Views of the Aguille de Midi and down to Chamonix

We drove up to Bionnassay today along apparently an old route into Italy. The steep and winding road (as the warning signs say) brings you into this delightful hamlet which nestles within spitting distance of the Bionnassay glacier and Mont Blanc itself.

However we were here to have a bit of exercise and, wanting to avoid the extortionate fares on the tramway du mont blanc, were en route to the col de voza. Just above bionnassay there is a carpark, where you can leave your car and a donkey rental station (more on that later). The route is clearly signposted and you won't get lost, but you need strong legs and lungs as it is a steep pull of 25 minutes.

On the way you may pass several people attached to donkeys (or was it the other way around?) as you can apparently hire them for the afternoon or even longer. my observation was though that they all seemed very good at not wanting to move.

This one especially seemed to be one to steer well clear of. Roxanne she is called and we heard her name being called increasingly loudly.

A great example of French donkey mime here at the air courant a nice little drinkery at the col.

See pic below.




The altitude here is 1653 metres but the sun is strong so bring plenty of water. You could even hire a donkey to carry it for you.



Miles Jefferson
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