The calm at the lake was almost eerie compared to most days in August where the hot weather creates a strong wind through the valley and the beaches are packed with sunbathers and swimmers. It was overcast and due to be raining heavily, but so far, it was holding off, as were the crowds. We Read more

With an imminent forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms, I made an early start to try and get something from the day before rain stopped play. There was a threatening band of cloud on the horizon when I set out from the Col de la Colombiere at 07:30, but it looked like I’d at least Read more

After a restful day meeting up with Stu in St Gervais while the weather was showery, things had dried up quickly enough for a explore up and over the col behind the house. The temperature was a pleasant mid twenties despite the cloudy skies and the meadows were ringing with the sound of cow bells! Read more

An adventurous day climbing a route called ‘Voie Rodrigue (6a+ 300m), a 10 pitch rock climb up to the summit of Pointe de Sosay! Due to the heat, this looked to be a good choice due to it being mostly north facing, so in the cool shade for most of the day. It was a Read more

Always exciting to be heading out climbing with new ropes! Our current ropes were becoming a bit stiff to handle, so we broke into a fresh set of 60m cords today for our chosen long route on the side of a peak called La Jallouvre. This time it was back up the hill to the Read more

After yesterdays excursions along the high peaks, a shorter walk-in was voted for. Initially, we had thought of getting an early start on one of the sunny multi-pitch crags, but soon after hearing the alarm clock, a unanimous decision was made to go back to sleep and set out later to a shady crag! As Read more