Adrien, Manu and I start six days in the mountains in boots on the Pucelle ridge, then walk to the Châtelleret hut beneath the south face of La Meije.
We’re off for six days in the mountains with Adrien and Manu! Before walking up to the Châtelleret hut on day one, we brush up on the basics on a multipitch route in the valley. We go for the ridge beside the Cascade de la Pucelle. Besides the lovely setting, the appeal is being able to climb it in mountain boots. Apart from two short, harder sections, it’s good preparation for alpine ridges, with plenty of exposure near the top and a view straight down to the waterfall.
The warm-up gets my two companions back into the swing of things. We get to know each other at the belays. It’s shaping up to be a good week!
Late in the afternoon we reach La Bérarde. The Vénéon valley is one of the loveliest I know in our little corner of the world. And what a pleasure it is to walk up the Étançons valley! We pick a few bilberries here and there along the path. Then, all of a sudden, the south face of La Meije comes into view, towering over the valley. Everything feels just right. The mountains have worked their magic.
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