~ Thursday 27th April 2017
The Chamonix to Zermatt "Haute Route" is arguably the most famous ski-tour in the world. Nope - it is the most famous, no argument! 2 weeks ago we had perfect weather and a memorable tour, tough at times but great fun as well. Classic touring!
.JPG "Tricky, dry conditions at the Col des Écandies")
.JPG "Spring snow and fine skiing on the way to Prafleuri")
.JPG "Early morning at Col des Roux. No crowds!")
.JPG "Early morning on the way up the Pigne d'Arolla")
.JPG "Surprise company on the Pigne!")
.JPG "Pigne d'Arolla summit, the highest point on the Haute Route")
.JPG "Skiing off a windy Pigne")
.JPG "Early morning scenery leaving the Cabane des Vignettes")
.JPG "Windy and cold at the Col de l'Éveque")
.JPG "On the climb to Col de Mont Brulé")
.JPG "Below Mont Brulé")
.JPG "Col du Mont Brulé")
.JPG "The classic shot - Matterhorn and Dent d'Hérens. It's all downhill to Zermatt!")
.JPG "Fine skiing below the Matterhorn")
.JPG "Nearly there. You can smell the beer!")
