Exodus Haute Route Trek July 2003

Day 4 Les Frasserlands to Le Peuty

Up the ridge to Aiguille des Posettes. Hazy sun. Fine views down the Chanomix valley and across to yesterdays descent from the Aiguilles Rouge.

Exodus Trip Notes

Day 4 Climb through woods towards the Col Montets and on up to the Aiguille de Posettes, descend a little to a col, climb again and finally contour to the Col de Balme (2,191 m.) where we enter Switzerland. After lunch we descend past the shepherds’ huts at Les Herbageres to the village of Le Peuty (1,295 m.). Good views of the Trient Glacier.

Rough camp at Le Peuty.

Map Day4 click for detailed map

 
The group on the Aiguilles des Posettes.
Yesterday's path coming down from the Aiguilles Rouge
Lunchtime - Magnus at ease

Looking back down the Chamonix valley from near the Col de Balme.

Col de Balme; the Dragon lady turned out to be a myth, Magnus's credibility took a knock!
Gentians

 

Orchid at the lunch spot just after the A. des Posettes

Purple Gentians on the steep track down to Le Peuty

The camp was 'Savage' but the trough was welcome.

Bruce slept under the stars but spoilt the effect by using a lilo