We were greeted by grey skies and light rain on our second day. From the Chalets de Miage we crossed the stream and headed up the 400m of ascent to Le Truc.
Le Truc
The Auberge du Truc offers accommodation and refreshments but we pressed on down through the forest to the town of Les Contamines-Montjoie. We accidentally managed to emerge at the other side of this small town before finding somewhere for coffee.
We followed the Bon Nant river upstream on a tree-lined path and soon we arrived at a small lake with a bar restaurant.
We were delighted with our excellent coffee and gauffres caramel.
Waffles!!
On our way again we passed the pilgrimage chapel of Notre Dames de la Gorge.
Notre Dames de la Gorge.
The TMB path then climbed steeply through a wooded ravine on Roman laid slabs. It crossed a hump backed bridge, Pont de la Tena, with vertiginous drops into the gorge.
Pont de la Tena
After a short easy day we arrived at Refuge Nant Borrant.
Uphill to Refuge Nant Borrant
The Refuge was established in 1870 when the Mattel family converted their farm. The refuge is still run be the Mattel family today.
We were shown to our small dortoir which we were to share with 3 French people. (Who snored loudly all night).
Small 6 bed dortoir
The toilets and showers were outside on a covered balcony from where there were lovely views.
View from the balcony
Old Bat On A Bike. 