Monday, July 27, 2009

Charriolring Philippines

Day 1: Planpraz - Lake Pormenaz



  • D +: 840m

  • -D: 803m

  • distance: 14 km

  • time with breaks: 7:00


Today July 11, 2009, we're dressed for departure. The only worry is that we are not sure which direction to our circuit. We finally chose to turn the next clockwise, allowing us to pass the difficult crossing of Dérochoir (see day 2) in amount, then walk in front of Mont Blanc on the last day (see day 7).

On this first day, cloud cover is very low but the sun manages to break anyway. We reach the pass fairly quickly Brévent (2368m), on which few remaining snow fields.

Névé au col de Brévent
Mont Blanc remains hidden behind clouds.

Mont Blanc depuis le col de Brévent

We follow the route of the GR5, which makes us go down to the bridge Arlevé to 1587 meters, while offering us beautiful views.

point de vue après le col de Brévent

We then go on the opposite side, pass under the shelter of Anterne Moeder, then near the small lake Laouchet.

Lac Laouchet et refuge de Moëde Anterne

Our first bivouac was not far off: we stop at Lake Pormenaz beautiful little island with its very green.

Le lac de Pormenaz depuis notre bivouac

We will not be alone tonight, not less than 14 tents are scattered around, but we spend a night quite calm and quiet.

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