Chamonix. Walk 3, Croix de Fer

[jonny616]

Headed through Chamonix & further up the valley towards the Swiss boarder stopping in a small place called La Tour. Situated at about 1400 meters. From here a short cable car ride followed by a chair lift means you arrive at 2195, just below the Col de Balme. After a short level walk we were at the marker stone of the French/Swiss boarder. I had chosen this walk as the troupes were a bit restless & wanted another day at the lake not walking, but the promise of a chair lift followed by a short walk with practically no ascent had chilled them out. Additionally we were going to top out on an actual mountain, all be it small in comparison to what else is around & its location means you are at the head of two valleys with views all the way down the Chamonix valley on one side & The Swiss Rhone on the other.The guide book also describes the last part of the walk as a narrow arete which requires 'good equipment'. The walk did not disappoint in any way & the arete reminded me of the little AE.

La Tour

Path to the Col de Balme

Looking back to the chair lift

The target

the Troupes

Still some snow hanging on down here

Start of the narrow path

Croix de Fer

France

Switzerland

[SusieThePensioner]

Fantastic views, Jonny Those are rivalling CWs from Canada
Have to admit, I'm not much good with aretes so admire everyone going along that path.
Looks a great walk

[SAVAGEALICE]

bute views ..lovely pics
...remind me again ..why did i give up my job in the alps??!

[Jock McJock]

Right, enough, you hear???? Enough!! Been peeing down here, can't get out for a decent walk and you keep posting this stuff!!!! You can go right off people you know!!!

[ChrisW]

Another beauty jonny, glad you convinced the family to head into the hills again, these are stunning. Looks to be a good avalanche waiting to fall on that 4th from bottom shot surprised to see so few other folks around, its always better that way though

[gammy leg walker]

Cable cars again jonny,I will speak to the "stalkers" at Fisherfield to see if they can install a system for you before we go .

Great set of pics once more mate.

[jonny616]

Cable cars again jonny,I will speak to the "stalkers" at Fisherfield to see if they can install a system for you before we go .

Great set of pics once more mate.

Please do otherwise you'll need to carry me & the beers

Walk number 4 tomoz then the long journey home sat/sun. Enjoy your walk

[scoob999]

Having only seen the alps from the air, your reports want me to see them at eye level
Brill pics again