Tour du Mont Blanc - Day 3 | Refugio Elisabetta to Refugio Bonatti through Courmayeur (Italy)
Welcome to Day 3 of my Tour du Mont Blanc adventure! After an awful day yesterday getting drenched literally all day, the sun finally broke through, revealing the incredible alpine views I had been waiting for. I started the day waking up at Refugio Elisabetta, nestled in the shadow of glacial peaks, and made my up high into the mountains again on the 5hr hike to the Italian town of Courmayeur.
The trail led me through wide valleys, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains, rugged cliffs, and flowing waterfalls. The descent into Courmayeur was breathtaking, with stunning panoramas of the Italian Alps unfolding at every turn and passing through all the ski resorts and even hiking down the ski runs....thankfully no snow this time of year!
After a couple of hours break in Courmayeur and enjoying a massive pizza, I pressed on to Refugio Bonatti, one of the most beautiful mountain huts on the trail. Little did I know that from now on I'd be hiking solo. I pretty much hiked solo throughout anyway for most legs however now had the freedom to choose my own destiny and truly go at my own pace.
The path from Courmayeur to Refugio Bonatti offered even more spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif, with the setting sun casting golden light over the jagged peaks. It was the perfect end to an unforgettable day and even managed to get a bed at the Refugio and a couple of beers. Perfect!
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Day 3 Stats:
🥾 Distance: 31.60 km
⏰ Elapsed Time: 10hr 13
🕑 Moving Time: 7hr 36
📈 Elevation Gain: 1,666 m
🏔️ Max Elevation: 2,438 m
🍽️ Calories: 3,697
🫀 Average Heart Rate: 127 bpm
Link to Strava Track from Day 3:
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4 окт 2024