6/27 Stage 1: Chamonix – La Flegere – Index – Lac Blanc – Argentiere
6/27 We took the tram from Les Praz to La Flegere (1875m – 6152ft) and then the chairlift up to Index la Gliere (2385m – 7824ft) From the upper Index chairlift station (in light fog) we followed the path in a north-easterly direction, at first slightly downwards over scree and rock covered slopes with snow patches. A short way past a steep rock wall the path curveed down to the right (east) and we crossed over the ridge below the rock face. From here we traversed around through several rock gardens and boulder fields until we arrived at Lac Blanc (2352m – 7717ft). Once at the lake we crossed the stream at its exit and followed the path up to the Refuge. We then took one of several paths above the hut to reach a series of beautiful heather and grass covered shelves higher up. Here we had our choice of spectacular rest spots with grand views down to the lake and across the valley towards the Aiguille Argentiere, Aiguille Verte and the Aiguille du Midi. This was a truly world class spot for our picnic.
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- Aboard the tram to La Flegere
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- Riding the chairlift to Index la Gliere
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- On the trail to Lac Blanc
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- Crossing the exit stream at Lac Blanc
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- Picnic above Lac Blanc
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- The Refuge at Lac Blanc
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