Distance: 13km
Time: 7 hours
Cost: 39 CHF (room and board at Gîte Moulin)
On the morning of our ninth day on the Tour de Mont Blanc, we climbed 700m after leaving Hotel de la Forclaz to arrive at Col de la Balme just before noon. The bad weather the forecast had predicted never arrived, at least not until we had safely reached the gîte. That said, we were glad to enjoy lovely 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains from Col de Balme and Col des Possettes.
Le Gîte Moulin, where we stayed the night, was pretty simple, but a good deal for the price, very comfy and the owner is a fabulous cook. This was the only place we stayed on the hike that cooked a specific vegan meal for Amy - salad and mushroom lasagna and I has lucky enough to enjoy it as well. YUM!
