After our previous days exertion we were slightly dreading today.....but the weather was just perfect and were soon enjoying the sun warming our faces and bodies. From the Cabane there is an initial half hour climb upto Col des Roux ...
The ladder over the Pas de Chevre more than makes up for any disappointment in missing the Pigne D'Arolla. Alternately you can bail to Arolla, stay at the wonderful Hotel Du Glacier, or take a taxi on to Zermatt. ...
While Mont Blanc will remain in view for much of the hike, you will also become familiar with other equally impressive peaks such as the Grand Combin, Mont Blanc de Cheilon, Pigne d'bArolla/b, Dent Blanche, and the Weisshorn. ...
