1. 2009

Mt Blanc in July.

In summer I enrolled in a five day mountaineering course, aimed at climbing Mt Blanc - Europe's highest mountain at 4,807m - via the 3 Monts route. Whilst significantly more vertical than the standard Gouter track, this route is considered more aesthetic. I discovered that in the mountains, this can also mean 'terrifying.' Don't miss the published story of this adventure!
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    However the views make it all worthwhile. After descending the 3 Monts Route we stayed the night in the Cosmiques alpine hut, in the Col du Midi. This is the newest, most luxurious of the alpine huts. This was the view at dawn. The unusually good weather had allowed a campsite to spring up at 3,800 m in the col.
    Most people heading for the summit start at 2 am, to allow plenty of time to deal with unexpected contingencies and return safely by nightfall. Breakfast is served at 1, 3, 5 and 7 am. The rooms sleep 20, and people leave throughout the night. Few are left to leave at dawn.
    Col du Midi sunrise.jpg