Le Grammont 31 August 2013

DSCN9100  We parked Toto at Le Flon and hiked up the first 350 m over the Col DSCN9101  to enter a settlement with most unusual street lights DSCN9102  It is a lively little hamlet in the summer DSCN9144  right next to Lac Tanay
DSCN9103  The aptly names Jumelles tower above the settlement DSCN9104  Looking W toward Les Cornettes de Bise and Tête de Lanchenaire DSCN9105  A lot of humidity in the air DSCN9107  which however makes the hills so  green
DSCN9108  On the summit ridge DSCN9109  views to the east to uptilted strata DSCN9115  and behind them Montreux and La Riviera DSCN9119  the sediment charged waters of the Rhône empty in Lac Léman (more processing needed)
DSCN9112  The summit was just barely in the clouds DSCN9113  The obligatory Cross DSCN9120  Many very young hikers DSCN9122  We had lots of company on top
DSCN9123  LIttle girls bundled up on top DSCN9126  Listing needed to capture the myriad of ideas that walking generates DSCN9124  Summit ambiance - look for the fog DSCN9127  Looking N to the lake
DSCN9129  Crags DSCN9130  A big alpage just below the summit DSCN9132  The hills are alive with the sound of cowbells DSCN9136  Crossing the high pastures
DSCN9138  The crenellations of the Alpes Chablaisannes DSCN9139  Crag and corn lilly DSCN9142  Le Grammont is a very popular hike DSCN9143  Le Grand Muveran across the valley