So last night was very tough. No mobile signal from 0400hrs through, and lots of rain/thunder showers until around 0130hrs meant Si was wet, tired and cold before he started walking towards the Col de Seigne. We engineered a 1.5hrs rest/powernap in the back of the car and he left us at 0300hrs.
By 0600hrs he made the col, but not before a pretty serious situation meant he resorted to taking refuge in the room left for such eventualities at the alpine info/museum just below the col.
Terrible biting winds, freezing fog and snow meant he was going down fast! He says had the room been locked get would not have made it!
Full waterproofs and determination meant he got through the nil visibility and made it to Chapieux by 0745hrs!
Needless to say he rested until 0900hrs, warmed up under a sleeping bag in the car then ate a cheese and ham omelette made at the bunkhouse before setting off at 0925hrs!
All on track and the sun came out!
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