32.06 Chamonix: Chalet Des Pyramides, another great climb to unusual and staggering sights.
We had accumulated elevation gain of 2,600 feet so we could stand in awe and gaze at magnificent sights surrounding us. We have mentioned frequently how stunned we are at the engineering feats all about. This is Aiguille du Midi, situate at about 12,500 feet. It is the highest station in the world, housing a whole complex. No wonder we walk around the valley in awe. Our first sighting on trail of Mont-Blanc; glistening and wind swept. It's not always good to look up. A fine perspective of the town of Chamonix Mont-Blanc below. One of us stood in awe at this sight and I think we captured it on camera. After a cup of tea at the refuge, we sought a comfortable spot for brunch. We had difficulty deciding which view to select. It's not easy! We settled for this one. Then changed our minds and position while in "glacier land". Another position change. Unusual shapes on the glacier Bossons, known as ice pyramids. The choreogra...