| Distance: | 16km |
| Time: | 61/2-7hrs |
| Start Altitude: | 1226m |
| High point: | Tete de la Tronche 2584m |
| Height gain: | 1597m |
| Height loss: | 698m |

Very tiring ascent out of Courmayeur, a refuge perched on the hillside is Carol's backdrop

Martin using his Platypus hydration system

Met up with Kostas and Nicol again. Kostas and John both love jazz! We walked with them for the rest of the day

Having lunch with Kostas and Nicol


Rare sighting of a Chamoix, Martin's brilliant photography skills managed to capture it before it sprung off

Nearing our destination

Staying at Rifugio Bonatti. The dormitory was a bit of a shock at first, but it turned out to be fine