More morels and Etang d'Appy

Another nice haul of Morels yesterday....delicious!

With good weather forecast (20 degrees), Sheri proposed a trip to the Etang d'Appy in the massif de Tabe between Pic Barthélémy and Pic de Han. It's a couple of hours drive away, but not too long a walk. It's quite a popular rando and on arrival decided we wouldn't need snowshoes.

 

We made quick work of the ascent, storming up the hill passing all in our path! We had come a bit overdressed so it was hot work. On the final shoulder, where the gradient of the path reduces the snow began, but it was load bearing and not too icy so easy in boots.

The lake was mostly frozen and covered in snow despite the hot temperature, which left a couple of ducks feeling somewhat confused. The lake is particularly picturesque because it's "infinity pool" location on the mountainside and its great views to the west.

Mont Valier (home in the far distance)

Duck skating

The descent like the ascent was a bit of slog, but the wide views kept it interesting. 4 1/2 hours including a leisurely lunch with 750m of ascent and 10km distance.