2 January 2009, Ewa, Charlotte and me, go back do Mase to visit Valerie and Yannick. The next day we plan to get the summit of Becca de Lovegno on skis. For Charlotte it will be the first high-mountain ascent.
We start in the forest with the sunrise. There are no sun rays as they are blocked by a high mountain ridge.
Bloody cold, about minus 10 degrees. No sun, freezing fingers. A cup of hot tea cheers us up.
There is still no sun. We trace the path in deep snow.
2.5h of climbing. The sun still remains blocked by the ridge of Pte de Masserey (2841).
Approaching to the illuminated ridge.
We finally get warm sun rays.
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From this moment, we continue the walk in the warming sun.
The lightened ridge of Luchelette (2390m).
Tea break next to La Maya (2692m), 20 min before reaching the Lovegno pass.
La Maya with its descending ridge.
The last steep ascent from the Lovegno pass towards Becca de Lovegno. La Maya in the background.
The Rechy valley seen from the Lovegno pass.
Becs de Bosson (3148m) seen from the Lovegno pass.
The ascent on Becca de Lovegno (2820m). A view from the Lovegno pass.
On top of Becca de Lovegno. A view on the Rechy valley.
Pte de Masserey (2841) seen from Becca de Lovegno.
Finally we rode down on the steep north face of Becca de Lovegno in deep snow. Delicious. Unfortunately, the camera had to stay in the rucksack.
Charlotte’s ride
Valerie’s ride
Ewa’s ride
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