We went up the index today(early June 2023) and it’s completely covered in snow so we weren’t prepared to go through that. Ended up hiking up to Le Blanc from the first train car up instead of hiking down from the index. Keep that in mind if you’re planning to do this hike! When it’s snowy it ain’t easy
@anorthosite Жыл бұрын
Your videos bring back SUCH memories from my TMB Trek, back in 2012. :) At approx 11:00 (not visible), at lower right, there are Striations, grooves carved on the rock, from when the Glaciers covered nearly the ENTIRE mountain range (and carved out those lakes) ! But it is ALSO so SAD, seeing how much the glaciers across the valley - esp Mer de Glace - have Receded, in just 11 years ! On Day 11 of our TMB Trek, after staying (a STORMY) overnight at Refuge Lac Blanc, my TMB Brothers and I hiked from Lac Blanc to Flegere - on our first day of CONTINUOUS Rain ..... and then finally said "**** It !", and HIKED down to/through Chamonix, to finish our Trek. Thanks for your videos.
@gailmetcalfe17882 жыл бұрын
You two deserve more viewers. Spread the word people!
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks!! We appreciate that!
@le_parisien_de_londres2 ай бұрын
Perfectly explained and absolutely incredible guidance
@kristinegranada89042 жыл бұрын
Finally found the right travel vloggers! Very informative and raw! Luv it!
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Very sweet of you to say! Thank you!
@lsls-lb7qv10 ай бұрын
Great explanatory video! Thank you. I am planning my trip there too, so the video provided great insights!
@shanshuangshi3169 Жыл бұрын
that's quite useful for people who plan to hike in Chamonix
@motorroamingaround Жыл бұрын
Loved the videos of Lake Annecy and Chamonix guys. Thanks for sharing. We’re heading to both places in our motorhome next month so your videos have been a great help to us. Safe travels.
@thisismayberry Жыл бұрын
So glad to have come across your channel! Heading over to Chamonix next week and are looking forward to doing this hike. Watching the rest of your videos from there now - thank you for sharing your experience!!
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Enjoy! We love Chamonix!
@hankmishima4798 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these lesser known hike with us!
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to visit Chamonix!
@SetForAdventures Жыл бұрын
Guys I’m lost for words on how stunningly beautiful 🤩 those views over the Mt Blanc massif where 🏔️🏔️🏔️🤩 But Your Vlog and hike just added to the experience (fabulous) Earned a sub 👍🤠🏔️ Best regards Simon 🤠👍🏔️
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
@@SetForAdventures Thank you so much! Such a beautiful part of the world!
@aroundthisprettyplanet3 ай бұрын
Superb video! Did you see any kids doing the hike to Lac Blanc? Planning to do the hike may be next summer with my kids as well
@ThisDINKYLife3 ай бұрын
@@aroundthisprettyplanet yes, plenty of kids!
@JoopWeerd3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great videos from Charmonix. In 2 weeks we will go to the same location. Your videos make me more and more excited. I am an amateur droner and like to make videos with my drone. Can you tell me if and where I can drone there? Thanks in advance
@lsls-lb7qv10 ай бұрын
Melisa has such beautiful voice!
@Dakine_OAG2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Was this part of the TMB? Love ur videos! Can’t wait for the next one!
@ThisDINKYLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes I believe it is part of the TMB
@mikegoesuphill52002 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@tyroneholmes6354 Жыл бұрын
You did some great hikes in chamonix! If you were there for only one day (like I will be), which one would you recommend?
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We'd recommend Plan d'Aguille!
@kooolkidninjamaster Жыл бұрын
Do you mean the Nord balcon hike to mer de glac?
@nidhuagrawal3168 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video - really motivated us to add this hike to our itinerary. Are these chairlifts included in the Mont Blanc multipass?
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@mehuldaveproductions87166 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing info and the experience. We are planning for this hike in June this year. Do you recommend renting trekking poles in chamonix or bring your own ? We are traveling from US
@ThisDINKYLife5 ай бұрын
There are lots of places to rent hiking gear in town, so you can do that. If you already have some trekking poles that can fold down and pack in a checked bag, I would do that!
@mehuldaveproductions87165 ай бұрын
@@ThisDINKYLife thank you for the tips, really helpful!
@tiKz67 Жыл бұрын
Hi.. are the gondolas/ski lift all the way to L’index included in the mont blanc multi day pass?
@user-ck1mw6ht2u2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! What time did you start climbing?
@gatistruslis92132 жыл бұрын
What time of the year is this filmed? Planning to go to Chamonix in end of the May. great job. New sub.
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
This was in September.
@isam18375 ай бұрын
Merci 🙏🏻
@le_chrizzle Жыл бұрын
Hello! The description of the video is misleading. This is NOT the Lac blanc in the Vosges (Orbey). This is the one in the Alps (Charmonix) :) The Vosges are a completely different mountain range north of the Alps.
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing that to our attention! Our assistant must have googled the wrong Lac Blanc. ;) It’s been corrected.
@谢晓明-q7t Жыл бұрын
When did you do this hike, I am planning to go there end of June, just worried if the lake would melt at that time. Last time, I did the hiking in charmonix was in mid of June, there is a lot of snow up in the mountains
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
This was in September. You may risk a little snow end of June as well.
@Taichido13 ай бұрын
I hiked 2024 at 1. August. Ice free since 2-3 weeks. I went an other path from Index not over the the scree slope but further up. We walked steadily and it took 2 hours. One of us knew this path.
@cabinvibesebaystore89562 жыл бұрын
New sub! Liked 🙏🐟😊
@ThisDINKYLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@monigomez3196 Жыл бұрын
Holaa, me gustaría saber cuánto les costó subir hasta la montaña? Saludos 🇨🇴
@andresgarcia-qc3ww Жыл бұрын
Hola! Yo soy 🇨🇴, voy a ir a este lago en los proximos dias, yo te contestare tu pregunta cuando vaya! Que viva Colombia! Añoro mi patria! 🇨🇴💙
@monigomez3196 Жыл бұрын
@@andresgarcia-qc3ww muchas gracias 🤗
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
It was 22 Euro roundtrip.
@999Freeworld Жыл бұрын
Hello, good day! Do you need a drone flying license to fly in the Lac Blanc? Thanks
@ThisDINKYLife Жыл бұрын
we did not have one. Rules change all the time, so best to do your own research
@civilpigoutdoors7792 жыл бұрын
I walked the entire day
@JakedT14 Жыл бұрын
How long did that take please
@mikeholt7881 Жыл бұрын
I walked from my digs in La Frasse to Argentiere. Then hike up to Lac Blanc where I wild-camped. Next day I walked the whole way down into Cham. At the time I was 53. She needs to stop with the drama-queen stuff.