{"id":3563,"date":"2022-12-09T22:25:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ginclub.website\/home2\/gentsinnyon\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2022-12-09T22:32:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T21:32:27","slug":"gin-hikers-st-cergue-cabane-du-carroz-jura-and-la-genoliere-8-12-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ginclub.website\/home2\/gentsinnyon\/2022\/12\/09\/gin-hikers-st-cergue-cabane-du-carroz-jura-and-la-genoliere-8-12-22\/","title":{"rendered":"GIN Hikers St Cergue-Cabane du Carroz-Jura and La Genoli\u00e8re 8.12.22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The weather dawned sunny and cold, perfect conditions for a last of 2022 season hike from La Givrine clockwise to Cabane du Carroz, and La Genoli\u00e8re. I had undertaken this hike the Friday before, in cold and freezing frost conditions. More snow had fallen since and the freezing frost had gone, but it was to be below zero out of the sun all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the event 7 other brave Gintlemen signed up and turned out on time at La Givrine’s large newly surfaced parking area at 1207m. Attending were Stephen, Rob, Nathan, Andrew, Mark2ts, Philip, Mervyn and me, with Kobie as token protection from wolves (…). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Route (roughly) was 9.7 km and 370m denivellation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spirits were high. It was good to have Rob back with us again after a hiatus, but we missed other stalwarts who had various levels of excuses. Kobie was barking with excitement to start and off we went under the rail tunnel and up to the NW in bright sunshine on green grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eight spirits of the hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kobie, Philip, Mervyn, Mark2ts, Stephen, Rob, Andrew, Nathan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had dressed for the cold (especially Nathan with his Canadian fur hat (in which Kobie took an interest later on)) but it was initially warm upward going, until we turned NE into a chilly combe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rob still needed no hat, but we all needed gloves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We gradually ascended into the light and into greener pastures, with fine views back to La D\u00f4le.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up into the light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Turning right up the summit slopes we met deeper snow, but nothing that needed a racquette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perfect snow conditions for a Cobberdog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was not long before we arrived at a sudden right turn to the SAC hut the Cabane du Carroz Jura at 1508m, its terrace giving a fine view out to the alps with the Haut Cime and Matterhorn clearly visible. It was time (11.30 am) for coffee\/wine\/malt\/schnapps or whatever your fancy standing in the sun – with thanks to providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee stop – Nathan out of the picture to the right organising for his charity taxi efforts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kobie was behaving as was the party itself, and I can recall nothing occurring that could be described as untoward or mutinous. A very pleasant way mark on our route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After we had replenished our tanks it was time to move on down the snowy trail through beautiful forest down to the road leading to La Genoli\u00e8re for our pre booked table for lunch. The hut dog Mousse was delighted to meet Kobie again (the third time in a week). It was so warm in the sun that we were able to order beers sitting outside in the sun, there being very few other diners that day despite the sunny weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aperos outside at La Genoli\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our orders placed we decided that the log fire inside was needed to keep warm and enjoy the croute fromages and r\u00f6stis we had ordered from the friendly lady I had met twice before recently. In fact Kobie had met Mousse in the winters of 2020 and 2021 and they enjoyed friendly romps in the snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those Croutes disappeared entirely in good time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Selfie – no – I’m not wearing underpants on my head..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Non selfie – note Kobie by the log fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There was much lively discussion and we toasted absent friends. Scottish independence was back on the agenda as Rob was back, and it was a very convivial and lively lunch. Nathan informed us that he is looking for drivers to help his charity take old folk to appointments etc (please email Nathan directly). After desserts, coffees and digestifs it was time to amble back down through the snowy fields and forest to the cars at La Givrine with sun still in the sky albeit increasing cloud cover. A great day out enjoyed by gintlemen and dog in full measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The night saw the arrival of bad weather and a snow storm with a white mushy layer in my garden in the morning under falling snow. Handing over to Mark Warren now for the Snow-Shoe season must surely be starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I shall post a summary of 2022 hikes in due course. Thanks to all for being so accommodating of my big gentle hound. He loves you all. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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