This morning we left Les Houches at around 8am for a 3kms walk to the Le Prarion cable car.
We had decided to cheat a little and take the telepheric to gain some altitude before beginning our walk just above the Cote de Voza.
This we did and continued walking all the way to Le Champel, where we stopped for coffee at a lovely road-side cafe. After that it was down hill for a while followed by some very demanding climbs. In fact, we climbed pretty much all the way from La Villlette to Les Contamines. Myself, I found it very difficult indeed and was glad when we arrived in the town where we could get food and some much-appreciated cold beer!
That said, it was really beautiful all the way as we passed through lovely Swiss-type villages with boxes and baskets filled to overflowing with brightly coloured flowers. In the distance we heard cow bells and the occasional village church bells - quite lovely.
At every step of the way we were surrounded by the amazing Mont Blanc Massif - with Mont Blanc itself towering above the rest.
We are now in our hotel in Les Contamines - a delightful little town and a very important ski centre. Les Contamines will host theTelemark World Championships in 2013.
Tomorrow we have an even more demanding walk over the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2483m) to Chapieux.
Sorry - still can't post photos - will keep trying, though!
We had decided to cheat a little and take the telepheric to gain some altitude before beginning our walk just above the Cote de Voza.
This we did and continued walking all the way to Le Champel, where we stopped for coffee at a lovely road-side cafe. After that it was down hill for a while followed by some very demanding climbs. In fact, we climbed pretty much all the way from La Villlette to Les Contamines. Myself, I found it very difficult indeed and was glad when we arrived in the town where we could get food and some much-appreciated cold beer!
That said, it was really beautiful all the way as we passed through lovely Swiss-type villages with boxes and baskets filled to overflowing with brightly coloured flowers. In the distance we heard cow bells and the occasional village church bells - quite lovely.
At every step of the way we were surrounded by the amazing Mont Blanc Massif - with Mont Blanc itself towering above the rest.
We are now in our hotel in Les Contamines - a delightful little town and a very important ski centre. Les Contamines will host theTelemark World Championships in 2013.
Tomorrow we have an even more demanding walk over the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2483m) to Chapieux.
Sorry - still can't post photos - will keep trying, though!
Sounds like a tough day. Are you in a hotel Christiana? How is it?
ReplyDeleteYes. Hotel Christiana. It is very nice. Thanks for your messages. It's always nice to get messages from home.
DeleteGlad you had a good bike ride yesterday.
Wendy
I printed your itinerary so I can follow your journey in addition to your personal blog.
DeleteHave a good hike tomorrow. Looks like another tough one.
How was Tuesday?
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing mum. Good luck on your adventure. Family here is doing well. Love, Mark
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark. It has been great so far.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound amazing! Too bad we can't have pictures too. In other news, Carolyn's daughter, Christine had a healthy baby girl today so Carolyn is now a Grandmother and I am a Great Auntie! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine: I did answer your comment earlier but it doesn't look as if it posted. Thanks for sending! Congratulations to Carolyn for becoming a Grandma and congratulations to you, too, Great Auntie!
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