TMB Day 5 - Courmayeur to Refugio Bonatti
Word for the day - Unpredictable
After seeing the 1200 runners leave Courmayeur at 7 AM, we had breakfast and set off ourselves at 9 AM in the pouring rain. Needed to use our rain gear and pack covers that we had hoped we wouldn't have to. We set off on a steep ascent for approximately 2 hours to Rufugio Bertoni. Care was required as the trail was rocky and slippery and every so often, we would catch a glimpse of the mountain peaks, glaciers and the valley below. By the time we arrived at Bertoni, we were soaked to the skin. After hot coffee we set off again and fortunately the rain stopped and the skies cleared somewhat for what turned out to be a pleasant afternoon. At 2 PM we arrived at Rufugio Bonatti,which was wonderful even if we didn't have our own room. Just us and 4 Irish Lads. This Rufugio was clean, modern and the food was excellent. Chatted with Merete and Torben from the UK and Kathy and Mark from Minnesota. To bed early for a big day tomorrow. Forecast is for snow above 2000 metres and we will be crossing a pass at 2537 m.
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| The start of one of the Ultra TMB races in Courmayeur |
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| Coming up to Refugio Bertone in the rain |
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| Val Ferret |
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| Inside Refugio Bonatti - the best Refugio on the TMB |
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| Refugio Bonatti - our room was one of the two at the top |
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