2024 LCC Alpine Paddling Holiday
Day 08 Saturday 27th July: Glacier Blanc by John Cooke
Saturday was an early start for the group that was going to trek up to Glacier Blanc, the idea being you avoid the heat later on. We set off as a group of 8 and as the winding twisty paths started climbing Poppy was stretching out in the lead. There was a lot more water this year coming over the waterfalls and in the streams coming from the mountains than the last time I was here.
By the time we got to the bridge for the obligatory club photo Rich and Amy decided to call it a day so that left 6 of us to carry on. The paths get harder and steeper and in places, you need to use the wires bolted into the rock as support.
We eventually reached the 2nd refuge after a slight detour as Keith went the wrong way meaning we had to cross a small stream, Clara loved it, Poppy complained, and I got my new nubuck leather Dm’s wet 😳.
After a drink and some food, it was time to come back down which is always quicker. We spotted a group of Stoat-type babies playing at the back of the refuge, but I never saw a Marmot all day. We had a drink at the bottom at the cafe then headed for home. The round time on the trek was 6 hours. I clocked 26700 steps so Clara’s little legs must have done well over 30k.
Great day out with spectacular views.
John, Keith, Rich, Amy, Poppy, Clara, Colin and Sue.
