Sainte Croix to Noiraigue via Les Rochat

October 17 - 18 2009

Now for the 6th successive year, the Hausmänner Hikers returned to Les Rochat and the Creux du Van. As in the previous two years, starting at Sainte Croix railway station we had lunch at the Mont Chasseron hotel. Again, as previously, we altered the route back to finishing at Noiraigue railway station.

The overall effect was that the hike was about 7Km shorter than last year. We gained a Bar, too! This made it much more manageable. :-)

Despite being a week earlier - and therefore expecting better weather - it was back to low clouds and even lower temperatures. Still, our spirits were high, not least because we were often looking through the bottom of beer glasses!

Even fewer this year than last, we numbered 4 by the time we got to Les Rochat. Neil made it this year, notwithstanding his own little adventure, joining us as we were about to leave the Mt. Chasseron Hotel. The rest of the crew were Alan, Philippe and Norval.

Unfortunately, James (our Man in Black) had to withdraw at the last moment due to a back injury. The weekend also clashed with Herbstferien, which meant that many of the usual faces were elsewhere in the world - no doubt in much warmer places.

Hopefully we'll not have the same clash next year and have 10 - 15, or more, along for the trip.

Enjoy the pictures.