Day 5

Day 5 - Refuge de Boston to Refuge Alfred Wills.
A long day starting with 2 hours descent into Samoëns where we stocked up on lunch supplies and Euros. Headed out of town along the river to the Gorge des Tines which had 3 ladder ascents through a beautiful forest. After lunch we had a hot ascent to Collette d’Anterne and even resorted to an ice cream at some waterfalls on the way up. Refuge Alfred Wills is in an amazing valley and a very special place to stay.
Stats: 29.46kms, Asc 1338m, Desc 1300m, total walking time 8hrs 56mins









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