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During July, GWCT's Dr Louise de Raad is spending two weeks of unpaid leave to hike Tour Du Mont Blanc, one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world, totalling 170km. She hopes to raise enough funds to help improve facilities at our Auchnerran Demonstration Farm in Scotland.
Day 9: Le Peuty to Tres-les-Champs
There were a few different variants to choose from, but despite the weather I ended up taking the normal route (rather than the low route). This involved crossing Aguillette des Posettes at 2200m, 15km hike with 980m height gain (and a knee numbing 840m descent).
I think the photos speak for themselves. It was a foggy day! The forecast for tomorrow is good (sun and views!) and then rain again, so I’m going to try and hike the last two stages in one day tomorrow!
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Heading into the fog!
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Last part to the top
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Evidence I made it!
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Tiny bit of view when I’m descending