10.06.2012

hiking: col d'anterne (2257m)


Today we are continuing Saturday hikes in the Alps with a hike up to Lac d'Anterne and looping back down past Col du Laouchet and Lac Pormenaz. We made a quick spin around Lac Vert and then started the climb. The leaves are beginning to change to yellows and mauves and greens have faded and browned.


It was windy at the pass, but a nice drop down to the lake, which was frozen and covered in fog when we approached from  an opposite trail last spring. 


Beautiful view out to Mt. Blanc.


The lakes.


Stormy weather tried to creep in, but thankfully, never made it.


Mt. Blanc (always impressive) near the end of the day:


10.05.2012

hiking: le reculet


We're getting back into the swing of things after our relaxing trip (but exhausting homeward journey) from Corsica. Today is clear and warm, so I am headed hiking in the Jura with Maura. We made a quick paced morning ascent among the chamois and changing fall colors to Le Reculet and enjoyed a breathtaking view of the snowcapped Alps across the valley. 


It was such a beautiful autumn afternoon, despite tired feet, I decided to walk to CERN and ride home with Derek at the end of his work day.