We have a new guidebook – the new Michel Piola The Aiguilles Rouge (English version) – so we looked for something reasonably short for our first day in Chamonix.
I liked the look of Cocher-cochon on Clocher de Planpraz. I haven’t done any routes up that way before, and it’s only a 45 minute walk from the Planpraz lift station.
It was pretty cold, despite our usual late start. The clouds hadn’t completely cleared and there was a cold wind. However, the route was brilliant and as we got higher the sky got bluer. Lovely climbing. I was very pleased with my two leads… I must be getting better at this game, but no so good that I didn’t come away without any bruises. Somehow (!?) I managed to get a massive bruise on my leg following up the hardest pitch.
Anyway, needless to say, we finished off with cake…. but we forgot to take a picture while it was still on the plate.
So what about fixing the radiator??
We are awaiting a plumber to arrive on Monday. I have a feeling things won’t go to plan.
As usual the weather and climbing looks great!!
You need to be a lot quicker with the camera when Pete is close to the cakes :yum: :yum: :yum:
Looks to me like the plate nearest Pete hasn’t been used. The plate near Tish tells a very different story :zip:
HA, my cake was so nice I licked my plate clean (eco-friendly too; save on washing up! 😀 ) !
Ian, what’s the phrase I looking for now … pot calling the kettle…
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