TMB Day 9 - Col de la Forclaz (1562m) to Argentiere
Word of the day - Spectacular!
Today's ascent 1069m and descent 1178m. After breakfast with Ian, Colin, Gary and Phillip, we set off at 8:45 for Col de la Balme. First we had to descend to Trient and then a gradual ascent arriving at the Refugio Col de la Balme at noon. The elderly lady proprietor, had a bit of a reputation as an ogre but we got along great. After lunch we had 2 options for the afternoon, the low route or the high route. We chose the high one that went over Aiguiellette de Posettes, giving us a spectacular panoramic view. Then we climbed down to Tre le Champ and hiked a bit further down river to the village of Argentiere. We found our hotel Montana, at the other end of the village. We met the Aussies for a beer and then had a quiet pasta dinner. To bed early again.
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| Began at Col de la Forclaz in the clearing up on the right, down to village of Trient, and the long hike up to our present location on the way to Col de Balme |
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| Rustic Refugio de Col de Balme |
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| This is the scene on the cover of our TMB guide book |
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| Across the valley from Aiguilette de Posettes |
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| Peter with John, Margaret, Lynne and Tahira at Argentiere |
