Stage 2 - Trient to Champex Lac

Tuesday 16^th August 2016

14km, 1386m height gain, 1199m height loss, 8hrs 10 mins walking

This day was one of the most challenging of the trek and coming at day 2 when our fitness and rock scrambling were not at their peak it was at times a bit of a challenge. The day started by following a bisse along the side of the Glacier du Trient before climbing to the Fenetre D’arpette (2665m) which gives great views but which requires a bit of a scramble over large boulders to get there. The descent was equally challenging and was slow going. We stayed just short of Champex at Relais D’arpette. This turned out to be an excellent decision as we were pretty tired by the time we arrived.