Grange de Holle to Baysselance, Thu 4th Sept.
It was a misty morning with rain forecast for the afternoon but once I had climbed out of the low cloud it turned into another lovely day.
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| Leaving the refuge |
Once the initial climb was done the path was reasonably level all the way up the valley.
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| Leaving the cloud below |
There were lots of marmots about, some even agreed to a photograph.
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| Marmot |
The path met the valley floor at a small dam and I had crossed below the dam before I noticed the diversion signs. The bridge over the river at the head of the lake was washed away last year. I debated carrying on on the theory that there wasn't that much water in the river but then thought it might be sensible to recross here rather than chance wet feet.
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| The lake (reservoir) |
The path from here zig zagged steeply up the up head of the valley for 800m through some more spectacular scenery to reach the refuge at 2640m.
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| On the way up |
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| Looking down the valley |
It was quite early when I checked in so I went for a walk to the top of the pass and sat in the sun for a while watching the clouds and rather enjoying myself, the 'Fool on the hill'.
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| View from my perch |
The refuge was full and there were a lot of people camping who were all having dinner, very noisy!
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| Baysselance Refuge |
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