The stable and clear autumn weather invites us to stretch our legs in the mountains - Our original plan was to climb Pic de la Fourne but the shortening days also mean it's darker in the mornings and waking up early doesn't always happen! In the event we were away a little after nine and at the parking place above Ustou by ten past ten. The steep climb out of the cirque through the pine forest passed quickly and we emerged above the tree line into bright sunshine.
About an hour forty after leaving the car we were beside the Etang Hillette and tucking into our first lunch. We were both feeling strong so decided to head over to the Etang Alet and complete the classic circuit.
There were little pockets of frozen water on the path despite the sunshine, but the sky was blue and the air crystal clear.
Gerac, Pic de Freychet and Pic Seron
Ice melting off the granite slabs
At the Etang Alet we stopped for a second lunch and we saw the only person all day - a man and his dog.
Etang Alet
Pic de la Montabone and cirrus clouds
The steep descent was uneventful and we completed the circuit withh 1100m of ascent in about 6 hours (4 hours fifty of walking).
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