by Womble | Aug 27, 2023 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
Camping in the Vallon du Clou, Saint Foy Nothing quite beats the feeling of wild camping in the high mountains. Clean fresh air, sunset views to take your breath away, and the sensation that there is no other human being for miles around. The late afternoon / early...
by Womble | Aug 13, 2023 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
A Great Hike up to the Col du Rocher Blanc . . . and on the other side of the col. The Col is on the Italian border, and the Italians have their fair share of spectacular scenery too! It always amazes me how each valley is so different and has its own...
by Womble | Aug 6, 2023 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
A Great Hike up to the Col du Rocher Blanc The Col is on the Italian border, high over where the herd of Taurine cows graze above the historic hameau (hamlet) of Le Monal. As the sign at the top indicates, it is at 2,833m and a 3 hour, 12 km hike from Sainte Foy...
by Womble | Sep 20, 2021 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
Day 5/5 : 07 September 2021 Refuge de la Martin to my front door Distance: 13.11 km Vertical up: 442 m Vertical down: 1,072 m It’s the final day of our tour de Mont Pourri and we wake up grateful for the comfort of a more traditional mattress and the shelter...
by Womble | Sep 20, 2021 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
Day 4/5 : 09 September 2021 Refuge du Col du Palet to Refuge de la Martin Distance: 19.44 km Vertical up: 830 m Vertical down: 1,259 m You can’t beat doing a few yoga stretches in the cool fresh air at the top a mountain, followed by a nice cup of tea and a...
by Womble | Sep 20, 2021 | Day Trips from Sainte Foy
Day 3/5 : 08 September 2021 Refuge de Plaisance to Refuge du Col du Palet Distance: 15.04 km Vertical up: 1,063 m Vertical down: 672 m We were a bit quicker packing up camp this morning, and were soon back on the trail and hiking through more stunning landscapes...
