Gavin Ireland - 1454738

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Awards Completed

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Member Of

International Trekking Record

Details

Date : 14/03/2010

Duration : 5-8 hours

Style : Group Member

Type : International Summer Quality Mountain Day

Weather : Clear - sunny - good visibility

Wind : No wind

Camping Type : N/A

Nights Camping : 0

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Description

From Argentiere (1250m – 4100ft) we start our day following the petit Balcon Sud before changing tack and climbing to the Grand Balcon Sud that contours the Chamonix valley. The panoramic views over the valley to Mont blanc and all the other peaks, valleys and glaciers are breath-taking. From La Flégère we descend .
8 hours walking. 740 m – 2430ft up, 950m – 3120ft down - Distance covered: 12 km / 7.5 miles

Area : France

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