If you look out from our chalet balcony, you cannot help but notice the ‘twin peaks’ of the Grande and Petite Dents de Veisivi. I have posted several pictures of these over the years – including this one from last week. To get to the top of the smaller one, which is ‘only’ 3,183m (or 10,443ft) high, you need to be a proper climber, using ropes, etc. However, I’m advised that it is possible to walk, or maybe scramble, up to the top of the larger one, at 3,418m (or 11,214ft), but I’ve not tried that yet. (We hear rocks falling off this peak all the time, so it’s not a proposition to be taken lightly).
Thankfully, about half way up the ‘front’ of them, there is an area called Roc Vieux, which affords a wonderful view back down the valley. I’m not sure if there is a precise spot or ‘old rock’ as such, but there is a wooden cross, so that serves as a good point to aim for.
On the map I noticed another path, which was only partly marked, to the hamlet called Lu Veijuvi and I decided to give it a try on the descent. It turned out to be safe enough, (if you avoid the bridge in pic 25), but it was quite steep.
As you will see from the pictures below, there were quite a number of butterflies around, including an Alpine Grayling and a Small Tortoiseshell laying her eggs. (I wondered why it never flew off when I took the first set of photos). 🤔
Splendid stuff! I like the little yellow viola…
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My book says those violas are quite common, but I can’t say I’d noticed many, if any, before. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for some more. 🙂
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Excellent images with absolutely stunning views and lovely butterflies. I think I’ve said it before, you live in a very beautiful country.
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Thank you Anita. The day started off very brightly, so I was a bit disappointed when the clouds came over, otherwise the views might have been even better. But, you are right, it is a beautiful country – whatever the weather. 😊
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Awesome paths and landscape, Mike. The butterflies fit the paths 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it. 😊 I don’t think you can have too many butterflies, but they do slow my progress as it’s too tempting to stop and try to photograph them.
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That’s definitely where I would choose to settle if I were a butterfly! Beautiful scenes out your way. Thank you!
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Yes, it’s a wonderful place to live, for butterflies or saucepans! 😉 We’re very fortunate.
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Beautiful views and gorgeous butterflies’ finds on your hike, wonderful!
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Yes, the view from there gives the valley a completely different perspective. It was just a shame the clouds came over. Maybe next time… 🙂
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