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As the town begins to fill with people in compression socks who combine the physique of Olive Oyl with the muscles of Popeye, the summer crescendo of UTMB week hits Chamonix. Possibly the last year of the colossal juggernaut at this size, since its purchase by Ironman has resulted in some undeniable problems and there may be a reduction in numbers next year. It remains an amazing and emotionally charged moment as these courageous people set off to test their limits. Forecast is looking good …Bon courage à tout le monde!!!! Swipe for a look round the town centre which is in very pretty shape just before the lunacy peaks :) and the chalet looking so lovely, we are grateful for our little bubble of peace! taken in Chamonix, France by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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Not only an astonishing cosmic alignment but also Instagram Post no. 1000 - how about that! And a first attempt at multiple captions too. What a time to be alive. All facetious comments aside this was an absolutely astonishing thing to see. E-bike was the way forward to get to the top of Brevent, though the ride down in the dark was a bit of an adventure! Swipe for wildlife encounters and a truly spectacular sky…

Ibex on the way up looking curiously at the bike

Ibex just below the Brevent cliffs

Bike at the top of Brevent in the changing light

Glorious clouds around the Verte.

Awaiting the big show…

20:20 pm, 97% coverage! Amazing that it’s still too bright to photograph or see without the glasses (many thanks to generous eclipse glass lender!) but if you look at the shape of the lens flare, you can see it upside down.

Attempting to photograph through the glass didn’t work but again you can see the sliver shaped flare.

Midi looked socked in, but what beautiful clouds for us!

As it sank below the horizon it became dim enough to photograph. What a sight 🌚 unforgettable taken in Le Brévent by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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2 months ago

Live and direct from Brevent, dramatic light and thunder, waiting for the eclipse! 🌚 by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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2 months ago

Early up to Vallorcine for beautiful cool and breezy walk on the Posettes. The myrtilles are ripe are ready for Alissa to harvest! taken in Aiguillette Des Posettes by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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3 months ago

Early morning, walking in the cool….live and direct from today’s dramatic sunrise 🌅 by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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3 months ago

Glorious morning up in the cool breeze on the Grand Balcon Nord & Forbes Signal ❤️ taken in Forbes Signal 2,200m by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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3 months ago

It never gets old - morning walk on the Grand Balcon Sud ❤️ taken in Grand Balcon Sud by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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3 months ago

One does not simply walk into Le Tour! Dramatic clouds and thunder but we (narrowly) avoided a soaking! taken in Le Tour by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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3 months ago

In these temperatures, so grateful for the cool mornings - we are up early to walk in the river mist, and back before 8 or 9 when the temperature starts to climb. Really appreciating the deep shade of the pine trees too. We know we are so lucky to be able to cool down ❤️ taken in Chalet la Forêt & La Petite Forêt by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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4 months ago

Beautiful Loriaz ❤️ taken in Refuge de Loriaz by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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5 months ago

Always love to stop at the Col des Montets and really interesting to see the progress on the renovation of the old “welcome” chalet and addition of a boardwalk lookout point to the lake. What is lost in making it a bit less natural is, I think, more than made up for in the better access, especially as it’s so close to the road anyway. And it’s great that it’s encouraging people away from the actual lakeside which is pretty fragile ecologically and used to get quite a lot of damage in the summer. The chalet’s terraces look much better as well, in big granite steps - I think it all looks like a major improvement and look forward to the re-opening…a good month or two to go yet for the chalet I’d say but the boardwalk is usable now and makes the (classic) view much more accessible. taken in Col des Montets by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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5 months ago

A glorious day between winter and spring on the high Barmus loop from Lac Vert. Highly recommend this walk - straightforward, amazing Mont Blanc views, excellent cake opportunities at the end. Everyone is happy to be up high! by @chaletlaforetchamonix

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5 months ago