This was our first hike in Chamonix Mont-Blanc. A narrative is included in the later posted blog, the one before this.
The weather was outstanding: cloudless and warm, with a cool breeze providing relief although it was hardly needed. We headed up to the glacier and then further up to the cable station, bringing the accumulated elevation gain to 2,850 feet. As in most places in Europe, there are restaurants and huts (refugios) throughout the mountain ranges. So, a person can stop for a cup of tea and/or a gourmet meal somewhere on a mountain in the middle of 'nowhere'. It's another civilization in the mountains and a glorious one at that. (See last picture.) The contrast between the two hikes is exacerbated by full sun and heavy cloud on each of the respective days.
Early evening on a cloudy day.
The following morning, a sunny day.
Aiguille du Midi, the highest cable station in the mountains.
As we make our way up, the town of Chamonix presents itself.
Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif.
A person can hire this unique accommodation near the restaurant, nearly 2 hours up the mountain.
We hiked up to the cable station and were rewarded with outstanding views.
"Please, Madame Twist, I'd like some more." Food and beverage service in the mountains.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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