We had a few hours left in Chamonix before our travel day started. After breakfast, I/we repacked our baggage to ensure that our carry-on items included the necessities for our upcoming African adventure – our hiking gear was no longer essential. Once we got all of that sorted out, then…
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TMB Day 6: Les Contamines ->Bionnassay ->Les Houches ->Chamonix
No bus transfer to the trailhead for us this morning! Instead, we started with a mile hike on the road outside of Les Contamines and rejoined the trail in La Chapelle. The climbing began from there through the trees. Once we reached the junction at Le Chosal though, our guide…
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TMB Day 5: Les Chapieux ->Bonhomme pass ->Les Contamines
Our day began with a private bus transfer to Les Chapieux, the starting point for today’s hike. Then, as usual, the climbing began right away. We had a long, steep ascent towards the Col Du Bonhomme mountain pass. Our guide allowed us to proceed ahead at our own pace, if…