It wasn’t until after lunch that the rain stopped and the clouds began to show some signs of lifting. Sensing that the smooth slabs above the Col de la Colombiere would be first to dry out, we optimistically set off up the hill. Our calculations were correct and we reached the base of the slabs… Read more

It was a different view from the back door this morning and felt like the first time in weeks that we were going to have a properly wet morning. The nights downpours had reduced to a steady drizzle and the hillsides, peaks and valleys all covered by thick damp clouds.  Perfect conditions for a morning… Read more

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