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