GR5 – DAY6, LES HOUCHES

DAY 6, LES HOUCHES CAMPSITE (rest day) Rain hammered the tent and mean wind howled in the valley when I woke up. The choice was easy to make; no walking today. All the climbers thought the same, except these Polish brothers who were eager to start their push for the summit. I thought to visit …

GR5 – DAY5, to LES HOUCHES (Chamonix)

DAY 5, MOEDE ANTERNE to LES HOUCHES (via Servoz) Ascent: 279 mDescent: 1252 mDistance: 20 kmTime on trail: 7:20 - 12:30I decided finally to skip the ascent of Le Brevent and make a more comfortable detour down to the Chamonix valley. I felt relieved with the decision.At Les Houches campsite under the watching eye of …