We started with a bus ride to Les Houches and from there a cable car to Bellevue. Here we started the trek with a gentle ascent before descending to cross a suspension bridge after which we did our first (of many) long steep ascent. This brought us to Col du Tricot from where we descended to Chalet Miage where we had our lunch.
One of the groups there stated that Tour du Mont Blanc is harder than Kilimanjaro. A slight nervousness can be felt but it makes sense – this trip is already being a challenge and we will be going on for longer than on Kili. Maybe I have underestimated this trip a little? Oh, well…
Continuing we ascended and descended once more, placing us in Les Contamines. Here we had a short break before moving on for a couple of hours to Nant Borant at our first gite (pronounced [zhiit]). A gite is basically a simple hotel which contains sleeping quarters (mostly dorms of varying sizes), a kitchen and dining room. The places are run by people, so as long as you have made the necessary reservations, things will be taken care of for you.
It will be interesting how I feel tomorrow – I fear I will be feeling worn and broken. But there is only one way and that is forward.
Considering the difficulties I am beginning to think that Russia will be a far greater challenge than first expected.
It’s not even 2100 and people are already ready for bed. That feels a little weird.
The "before"-photo. Oh, we look so happy and naiive...
Crossing the bridge.
Ah, the view.
Ah, the weiv.
First night's accommodation.
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