Bugs & Butterflies

Not exactly the longest of walks today but back at last on the Chamonix valley paths. Leaving the car up at the Aiguille Rouge National Park visitor centre, we explored the first half of the nature trail, then broke off downhill in the direction of Tre-Le-Champ. There’s something about the old farm buildings tucked away in this little corner of the upper part of the valley that has that really special feel about it.

Instead of continuing on down we cut across the main road and took the path that traverses the hillside above Argentiere. There’s no significant climbing; ideal for tired children (and parents) after 2 days spent in a car travelling the 1200 miles from the Highlands.

Wild strawberries, crickets, various butterflies and plenty of flowers kept the pace fairly gentle, before we found a good rock with views across to the Argentiere Glacier to stop and break out the baguettes.

Soon after lunch the path met the Flegere bound trail coming up out of Argentiere. We cut back down this and 20 minutes later were in the pool. So, not the longest of walks, but quite sufficient to ease us back in and with plenty of interest too.


And the car? Well, nothing that a quick run back up towards the Aiguillette D’Argentiere and some good Ben Nevis Race training couldn’t take care of!