Summer 2015

After the relatively snowless winter the

summer season 2015 started without too many glitches. The trails were snow free
by late June and the only thing we had to worry about was the heat! This region
of the Alps saw unprecedented temperatures as The Chamonix valley saw excesses
of 30 degrees. In all my time living in this area I have never know it that
hot, it was like being on the Mediterranean coast!

This was fabulous for views and dry days in
the mountains but did make the ascents very tough for everyone. This balmy
weather lasted all the way until the end of July with temperatures returning to
the norm for the start of August.

August and September went well and our first
guided trek on the Traverse of the Grand Paradiso was a success with an optional
ascent of the Gran Paradiso 4020m summit at the end of the trek (see specific
blog).

We once again had some fabulous groups &
met some great folk from all over the globe.

Thanks also to our trusty guides Joy, Ali,

Duncan, Kelvyn, Vicky, Alex & Gary who did an excellent job.

For more information on the services
and trekking holidays we offer see our website.

Sara Haley, UIMLA guide & owner
of Mont Blanc Treks 

High on the Tour du Mont Blanc

Col du Seigne, Tour du Mont Blanc

Refuge Mottets, TMB

Bionassay, TMB

Col du Torrent, Walkers Haute Route

Tour du Mont Blanc refuge

The new Hotel/Refuge above Les Houches will partially open at Christmas to service the Les Houches ski area. The refuge will be fully operational later in the season offering accommodation high above Les Houches and the Chamonix Valley. The hotel is situated next to the Bellevue telepherique in an elevated position above the Chamonix Valley on the Tour du Mont Blanc, it will be of particular interest to those planning to do the classic tour in 2011 and beyond. More info as and when. Follow the link for photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/montblanctreks/