Bill, Bob, David, Lou, Rick and Wednesday Hiker Diane completed the famous circuit of the Mont Blanc Massif, the highest range in the Alps, over 11 days. They started and finished in Les Houches, France, traveling counterclockwise through successively Italy, Switzerland, and again France. For much of the journey they were accompanied by new friend and honorary Vigorous Hiker, Chris Lodge from the UK.

The walk totaled about 105 miles, 39000 feet of ascent and over a dozen high passes (with all the high variants), passing through long wilderness stretches but also 5 large towns and several smaller. In the spirit of the Vigorous Hikers, 4 of the group completed all 6 of the higher alpine variants indicated in the Cicerone Guide and an unofficial additional variant on the final day. Whenever possible (5 out of 10 nights on the trail), the trekkers stayed in high mountain refuges.

Note on pictures: About 60 % are bill's work, but the other 3 photographers contributed substantially.

Pictures at https://photos.app.goo.gl/z3yD3XAJ8i4PgWbt6