Route: Les Contamines - Les Chapieux
Distance: 18 km (11.2 mi)
Start altitude: 1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Height gain: 1,316 m (4,318 ft)
Height loss: 929 m (3,048 ft)
Rain must really add to the difficulty of a hike because in spite of having a much longer stage and a much larger climb today, the hike did not seem as grueling as the first stage. It was overcast most of the day which kept it cool, especially as we climber higher. We also learned that there were enough potable water sources along the way to not need to carry more than 1.5 - 2 L of water per person at a time. We definitely carried far more water than we needed to yesterday.
The dortoir we stayed at in Les Chapieux, our first stop that is not a town. There isn't much here beyond the refuge with restaurant and dortoir. But there is a small cheese shop and it is car accessible.
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