Graham made a quick getaway for 2 days of Mont Blanc. We made a quite leisurely start with a short hike up to the Refuge de Tête Rousse on day one. Then a considerably longer day to the summit and down to the valley. The skies were clear, but the wind was quite chilly.

Waiting for the Tramway du Mont Blanc at Bellevue.

The Refuge de Tête Rousse.

Looking up at the Aiguille du Gouter. The Gouter hut can bee seen on the skyline, some 700 meters above. Mouse over the photo (or tap on a touch device) to see how to get there.

Sunrise on the upper part of the route on Mont Blanc, known as the Arete des Bosses.

On the summit of Mont Blanc.

We didn't stay long, as it was quite chilly.

On the descent of the Bosses.

And at the shoulder of the Dome du Gouter.

Passing by the Gouter hut on our way down.