Excursion 10

Saturday, 3 September 2005

Dear colleagues,

After so long waiting for painful trips our wishes will be finally satisfied. This trip is meant to be through pebbles and rocks all the way along. Fortunately weather is supposed to be good and, therefore, danger reduced. This time hiking boots are mandatory!! Here is my proposal for this coming weekend:


Date: Saturday, 3 September 2005
Site: Mont Chauffe (2095m)
Classification: Difficult
Altitude: 2095m (highest point)
Climbing up distance: 929m
Climbing time: 3.30 hours
Total hiking time: 5.30 hours
Starting point: Le Mont (1166m)
Meeting point: CERN Cafeteria (Main building) at 8.30 am
Remarks: Only place in the region with wild Edelweiss
Access: To reach Le Mont, we should drive to Thonon, take roadD902 in the direction to Montriond-Morzine and 11 km after Thonon turn left to take road D22 to L'Abondance. There take the small road behind the abbey which will drive to Le Mont. Driving time: 1.40 hours from CERN.

Click to see the excursion map.
Click here to see a txt file with the way points of the path. .


In the URL http://excursiones.salicio.com you can find information on the outings.

It is convenient to emphasize some useful items: please do not forget to carry on (wear) raincoat, hat/cap and sun glasses, warm gloves, hiking boots or sport-footwear with thick and non-slipping sole, enough food and drinks for the own consumption. Spear dry clothes and after excursion confortable shoes are very convenient.

Have a lovely weekend! Cheers! Jose.