Tour du Mont-Blanc: Thunder, Lightning, Snow, Ice, Sunshine– and Mobile Cow Milking!
Guided by Alister Bignell
The trip that had it all and more with thunder, lightning, snow, ice, sunshine, mobile cow milking... and the surliest waiter in all of Italy!
Despite shockingly sunny weather and amazing views en route up to the Grand col Ferret, the group managed to keep their characteristic smiles!
Chuck is airborne – for the third time, no less! – above the Val Ferret, Italy.
Adam poses in his preferred place among cows and mountains, as we make our way up to the Arête Mont Favre near Courmayeur, Italy.
Chuck makes his bid for a international Coca-Cola ambassadorship in Les Chapieux, France.
Winter makes a brief appearance in the Alps, making for a chilly passage over the Grand col Ferret, high on the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Janine cruising down from La Fouly, Switzerland – still smiling after an already long descent from the high point of the week, Grand col Ferret.
En route to Champex, even the water stops are scenic.
Adam contemplates the view from an airy perch.
Janine visits with a new friend. Unfortunately, there’s no chicken pouch in her trail running vest.
Closing in on finishing the loop, the crew takes a break in Trient.
Before the descent, the cruise to Col Balme on the border between Switzerland and France.