Day 18

Day 18 -  Plampinet to Biancon 
Stats: 7hrs 55mins walking, 27.82kms, Asc 1189m, Desc 1369m
We saw our second herd of Chamoix today and had a really good morning with two cols achieved by lunch time. The afternoon was a long valley slog along Jeep tracks until we reached Biancon which is situated at a narrow point in the valley and has a long history with a lovely old town.








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  1. Ruth LeMSeptember 2, 2019 at 10:46 PM

    Great photo of both of you leaning on the sign post. You look super fit. I bet you are sleeping well. Love mum.

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  2. DaleSeptember 3, 2019 at 11:44 PM

    What a big day! Just as well you are at peak fitness. There was a story in the paper this morning about the Mayor of Chamonix wanting more regulation of walkers in the area. Apparently there has been a big increase in numbers lately and some people are doing very silly things. One guy carried a rowing machine up Mt Blanc (don't ask me why) and then left it at a hut on the way down.

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  3. one of the old brothersSeptember 4, 2019 at 1:20 AM

    Have been lurking for a week or so. Hadn't realised what you were up to. That's a serious walk!! Some massive dislivelli on some days, excellent work and thanks for the updates.
    Do have a major complaint which hopefully you can rectify for the next adventure. Get some colourful clothes (yes Lucie, blue does count and is a major improvement over Andy's grey/black)
    Really wish I were there but not sure I could keep up!
    M

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    1. KatepSeptember 4, 2019 at 4:19 PM

      You'll never convince him to give up the grey! Haha the scenery is starting to look really different! Love to you all xoxox

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