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This is a route I did to combine a geocaching hike and a training trip to help get in shape for my TMB holiday this summer.
I took a serious off-piste miscalculation in my trek up to the La Pinea ridge - and wouldn't recommend following me on this section. Take the more well travelled path to closer to La Pinea itself. I would never recommend going off path in this area - and as soon as you think you've lost the path - would suggest that you back-track and try to find it again. (Not that I follow my own advice...)
It starts at 950m, climbs quickly to around 1600m to approach the first optional extra - the climb to La Pinea at 1706m, and another when you get to Bergeries, where you can refresh your water container and sup a cold beer; or take the extra hike to the summit of Charmont Som at 1840m. You may find it very busy at Charmont Som - due to the fact that it is one of the most attractive and easily accessible (you can drive to it!) mountain summits in the area.
I tried it in early May, but turned back due to the snow. In June, there was no snow - and it was very warm & sunny.
This is a route I did to combine a geocaching hike and a training trip to help get in shape for my TMB holiday this summer.
I took a serious off-piste miscalculation in my trek up to the La Pinea ridge - and wouldn't recommend following me on this section. Take the more well travelled path to closer to La Pinea itself. I would never recommend going off path in this area - and as soon as you think you've lost the path - would suggest that you back-track and try to find it again. (Not that I follow my own advice...)
It starts at 950m, climbs quickly to around 1600m to approach the first optional extra - the climb to La Pinea at 1706m, and another when you get to Bergeries, where you can refresh your water container and sup a cold beer; or take the extra hike to the summit of Charmont Som at 1840m. You may find it very busy at Charmont Som - due to the fact that it is one of the most attractive and easily accessible (you can drive to it!) mountain summits in the area.
I tried it in early May, but turned back due to the snow. In June, there was no snow - and it was very warm & sunny.
Tips:
Don't follow me up the non-existant trail to the ridge next to La Pinea. Use a map to find a real path.
Do the optional side trips to La Pinea, and Charmont Som.
Stop at the Begeries for refreshments.
Don't follow me up the non-existant trail to the ridge next to La Pinea. Use a map to find a real path.
Do the optional side trips to La Pinea, and Charmont Som.
Stop at the Begeries for refreshments.
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