Miraculous Mont Blanc View Hike: Grand Balcon Sud in 4K
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- If you're looking for the hike with the best view of Mont Blanc in the region, this one is it. The Grand Balcon Sud runs for miles of alpine ridgeline from Tre Le Champ across to Les Praz, and you can even continue along the trail all the way into Chamonix and Les Houches. Along the way, take the off shoot to Lac Blanc for the most magical alpine lake experience, and stop at the Lac Blanc Refuge for some coffee and snacks! This hike is known as one of the most spectacular stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc. If you're in Chamonix but don't have time to do the whole Tour du Mont Blanc, this is honestly the perfect Mont Blanc/French alps hiking experience.
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I love how positive and inspiring your videos are. When I’m trying to simultaneously do 80 things at once, having your videos in the background really calm me down and remember that there’s more to life than work.
Jack that is such a lovely compliment -- thank you! We both know how easy it can be to get overwhelmed with work, and try to remind ourselves of the same thing sometimes. Glad we're all in it together, and can't wait to show you more of this epic trip!! ❤️
Did this hike 16 days ago. Certainly one of the most scenic in Chamonix. Fortunately perfect weather.
Wonderful! So glad you got to do it, and that you had great weather as well. It definitely makes all the difference. ❤
Grand Balcon Sud has a little bit of everything for any hiker.
There are countless places to take the perfect photo, or to stop for a leisurely picnic and in Adam’s case a delicious Pop-Tart. The sparkling alpine lakes with panoramic views can take your breath away.
Elise was at her finest, she couldn’t resist the beautiful emerald lake and jumped right in, no hesitation, no shivering & no screaming. The water temp. has to be somewhere sud of 4° C!
Their final stop a small, quaint café where Adam loaded up on French coffee and ran the rest of the way down the mountain. It was reported he was last seen at Champs-Élysées doing one arm push-ups. I’m not sure what Elise ordered besides coffee but I would’ve suggested a small glass of ‘18 Chateau Pichon Lalande, Pauillac to help warm her up.
Haha this is great, Frans! And you're not far off with the warm-up/celebration. We climbed the actual Mont Blanc a couple days after this, and went with a delicious Pinot to celebrate (and numb the extreme muscle soreness) after we got down! ❤️
I'm out of breath, teeth chattering, channeling your ice water plunges!!!! How gorgeous, there is no improving on nature, no photoshop needed, one of your prettiest!! Loved it!!!
Thanks Michael! You put it perfectly -- this kind of nature cannot be improved on and filters would be a crime! You just gotta point it and shoot it, and then jump in the water 🥶
It's hard to put into words how beautiful everything is. And there is no better way to truly take in that breathtaking scenery than with a nice poptart. It has a long shelf life with all that natural goodness :)
Haha this is gospel truth!
Absolutely breathtaking! The views of Mont Blanc on the Grand Balcon Sud hike are truly miraculous. Thanks for sharing this stunning 4K footage! 🏔✨
Our pleasure, Melody! So glad you liked it, and check out the one we just posted where we actually summit that 15,000 foot monster!! ❤️
Pop Tarts are next level hiking snacks!! Just spectacular guys!!❤❤❤❤
Haha yes!!! So glad you enjoyed this one, and look out because we are back on WiFi and currently uploading our climb of Mt Blanc itself -- should be up later today!! ❤️
Alease you may feel ridiculous but you look amazing.
Adam you a lucky dog……
Keep up the good work you two , another place to add to my bucket list.
That was unbelievable. I was in the alps once and it was all fogged in, so I didn't really get to see much. What a spectacular day to hike the alps, I don't think it gets any better than this. That is the most awesome scenery I have ever seen. It's like a dream. Thank you for taking the time to capture it for us.
Yes we have definitely had the same experience as you of being fogged in, and it's a bummer. But it does really make you appreciate when the weather gods throw you a bone like this one -- so happy to share it with you!! ❤️
You people are just having way too much fun! And what an incredible place to be able to enjoy the outdoors! Simply bravo and thank you so much for sharing with all of us!! Can't wait for the MB ascent!!
Thanks Dan -- we've actually been talking a lot this trip about how even though filming can be difficult and def makes hard climbs harder, it also forces us to slow down and take in the views instead of just falling prey to summit fever. And then of course we get to relive it all through you guys' eyes when you see it, so it is for sure worth the effort. We're about to do a crazy sufferfest via ferrata in Austria, but will def find time to edit the MB ascent for next Thursday! ❤️
The music and singing are awesome. And, one cup of French coffee for you brother. Epic video.
OMG the funniest part was him talking at warp speed the WHOLE way down the mountain as we hiked down through the woods. He was wired beyond belief. Definitely decaf only next time 😂
And, the swimming was awesome too. I would have loved to see the polar plunge, ( without getting in trouble)@@LiveHardxLoveHard
Now you’ve done it: you brought me to tears.
Aw Werner that's so nice -- and just wait 'til next week! There had better not be a dry eye in the house when I make it back from injury last year all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc this year -- I was literally crying myself up there! We really appreciate how much you enjoy the videos. ❤️ --E
"Run away with Me" song w/ the cool responding harmonies was perfect for your scamper along the stones. Beautiful song. More upbeat and joyful. So good. I liked the sax sound on the earlier music, reminiscent of Swiss Horns! You guys should show what you eat like you did on Catalina. We love the whole experience! Love you guys.
Thanks Mark! Really glad you liked the song and also the sax vibe -- my dad has really been bringing his jazz chops to the channel lately. Can't wait to share our new song with you next week -- Adam and I wrote it specifically with the goal of me being able to do massive mountains and sufferfests again, and next week it all comes together on the summit of Mont Blanc! ❤️
Wow. Wow. Wow. Those majestic Swiss Alps are breathtaking. The towering peaks and pictureque valleys are stunning. Thank you for sharing the awe-inspiring landscapes with us! Cannot wait to visit Europe next year.
Robert we're so excited for you! Highly recommend that you do as much Alps and Dolomites as possible on your visit -- both are totally unique places of unmatched beauty and will become a part of you once you're immersed in them! ❤️
Found myself smiling all the way through this one at your joy in the scenery, and the scenery itself! Love you guys ❤
Thanks Liam! Haha in watching the footage back we realized how loopy we were in gawking at the views, but you are so right -- our lack of sleep made the joy completely unfiltered. Very glad you appreciated it, and can't wait to show you the Mont Blanc summit from up close next week! ❤️
What a beautiful place, it's amazing how many amazing places there are in this world, it's great to see you guys enjoying some of them, a really nice hike also, thank you for sharing, Larry Owens
Thanks Larry! Totally agree with that viewpoint, and really it's going to be the theme of our early retirement -- just explore and get to know as many of the world's beautiful places as we can before we're done. ❤️
“If I fall in, I fall in…” love you guys and your joie de vivre and positive sense of adventure! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Haha I love that you picked out that moment, Lauren, because it sums up Adam's whole attitude in a nutshell. One of the most important things he's taught me over the years is to actually live the saying that every challenge/accident/crisis is an opportunity, and that attitude makes every adventure into something positive. ❤️ --E
These views are spectacular. I have visited almost all countries in Europe but Alps keep calling me back. Would love to go back to Europe with my daughter Arianna, once she grows up a little more !!! Thank you Adam and Elise for bringing this experience to us.
It's our pleasure, and what a great idea to take your daughter. We took Adam's daughter Ava to climb Kilimanjaro with us three years ago, and would have loved to have her in the Alps with us this year! ❤️
Oh ! you were « in my garden » as we say in France. One of my really preferred hike, that I do every year as a tradition 😊. Your movie is great. Re swimming in small altitude lakes, french authorities are considering implementing a regulation to not allow this, those lakes and their microbiomes are suffering (they found in the most popular spots for bivouac repellent and solar cream that those small lakes have not enough volume and water outflow to handle this), let’s see if this will be implemented. Glad to see you at home.
Wow Blandine what a beautiful hike to have as your local one! Love that you get to do it every year. Thanks for the information on what they're thinking about the lakes. It makes sense, because they are quite small and a hike this lovely can only get more popular over time. ❤
Yes I can't wait to conquer it myself... Im considering doing this one, Rainer, Whitney, aquagwechuga, not sure which to do first though.
Absolutely magical! The beauty is such as I’ve ever seen, and I thought the Sierra’s were the best! Thanks so much for the video💕💕💕 So happy for you guys!!🥰🥰
Thanks Mary -- we're right there with you! We'll forever love the Sierra and always tell friends we meet over here about it, but there might be nowhere in the world that matches the pure grandeur of the Alps on a clear day. Maybe the Himalayas -- hopefully we'll find that out next year! ❤️
Even though we have visited Switzerland a number of times, we can never get enough of it. Love hiking around Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Nothing better. It inspires me to the Swiss of all ages out hiking in the mountains. .
Yes!!! Totally agree with you about how the Swiss, and Austrians too, are always out in the mountains. It really is inspiring. We're heading to Austria next, and then to Switzerland in Zermatt! ❤️
@LiveHardxLoveHard We are headed to central Europe next May along with a visit to Austria. So much to see and do in Europe.
@@rhousto1 SO much to do! Stoked to hear about what you do in central Europe!
Beautiful!
You guys have to come to the North Cascades sometime(they're called the American Alps for a reason) Hit me up if you want some secret spots if you ever come to WA! I love your videos
Yes you are right! We definitely are going to do that, and the plan is to make a major WA trip next summer for Rainier and a bunch of other awesome stuff. Would love to hear the secret spots, and will most definitely hit you up before the trip for advice!! ❤️
I'm writing to let you know that I've watched your two most recent videos last night (the ones from France), and I enjoyed them both!
So glad to hear you're enjoying the Alps adventures, and hold on to your hat because next week we're summiting Mont Blanc itself! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thank You!
Seeing Mt Blanc without clouds was so nice. Thank you. And I love seeing the goats.
Yes Ellen! The goats were my very favorite part, followed of course by the unadulterated views of Mont Blanc -- or maybe the high-altitude coffee. I don't know, it was all pretty awesome. So excited to show you the summit next week! --A
Wow you guys!!! This place is seriously stunning. I love love loveeee the goats 🐐🫶🏻 my favorite part of the hike. And man that would have been some polar plunge!
So gorgeous here - I would absolutely hike this! And that breakfast at the end 👌🏻 love you two 😘
The goats were my fave too, especially the one trying to make a baby 😂 if only American hikes could have cafes at the top. Those espressos really make the way down a breeze! 🥰
Wow, gorgeous from start to finish. I loved the giddy coffee-fueled run down with the just spectacular back-drop. Looks like you guys are having an amazing time in Europe!
Thanks Matt! It's been an all-time trip so far -- maybe even better than last year's! And seriously so stoked to show you our Mont Blanc send next week -- we had a clear day, so it was very cold but absolutely visually incredible up there. ❤️
The poptart stowaway! 😂
Haha Noreen a previous comment suggested that Adam's "accidental" stowaway could be indicative of a Pop-Tart problem -- I might need to do an intervention 😂
Really beautiful scenery, and I really liked the music you chose to be the backdrop, the whole was far greater than the sum of the parts. Nicely done, super enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, and psyched you like the music -- that's my dad on the saxophone!! ❤️ --E
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! The views such a clear day ! I always feel the same stoping while hiking in the alps - these incredible views !
It was gorgeous, Kate! So sorry we couldn't see you guys in Zurich -- just too much exhaustion after climbing Mt. Blanc the day before. But miss you both and hope to see you soon! ❤️ --A
Perfect weather conditions and ideal time to catch the sun hitting those peaks.
Stunning backdrop to a incredible hike, thanks for sharing. 😺😸 ❤
Thanks John! Still can't believe the incredible weather we got for all six weeks of that trip, and it all started with that perfect day on the Balcon Sud. Will never, ever forget it! ❤️
Wow good timing...im going tomorrow!!!
That is perfect! Wishing you fantastic weather, and an amazing adventure. Just 24 hours to your own personal slice of heaven!! ❤
Wow, jaw dropping view after jaw dropping view! You two really caught the beauty and grandeur! I can't wait for the next one.
Thanks Josie -- SO excited to take you to the summit of Mont Blanc next week! ❤️
Wow. This is like a dream. You guys are so lucky to have each other and go to these places.
That is well said, and we totally agree. Almost every day of this trip we've been giving thanks for good fortune, good health, good weather, and all the rest. Just full of gratitude for this amazing life of adventure. ❤️
Would like to hear Elise sing “The Sound of Music” in that Alpine setting.
Haha wait I actually did that about a week ago, when we were in Austria on a rest day and we actually hiked up to the place where Sound of Music was filmed!!! I can't remember if Adam Go-Pro'd it, but if he did we'll def sneak it into a video somewhere!! ❤️--E
So last year I was hiking Tour du Mont Blanc and you were in the Dolomites. This year I went to the Dolomites and now you are hiking Mont Blanc. Lol. I love this. This brings back so many memories.
Haha that is perfect! So glad you got to the Dolos, and of course we can't even stay away ourselves. We're in Austria right at the moment but heading for the Dolos on Friday! ❤️
OMG you were SO right! WOW! My first love has always been a tossup between the Glacier NP region and the high Sierra, but the scenery there was unbelievable! And I totally get the "edited/photoshop" comments from some - if anything, cameras don't capture enough of the natural beauty and color. They certainly don't capture the impressive grandeur that you see in person. Despite that, WOW! Incredible Scenery! Our world can be such a beautiful place! You really made me smile with your joy and enthusiasm on this one - thanks!
So glad you liked it, Jeff! And you're right -- the grandeur of it in person was really stunning and not capturable on camera. Especially being so close to the mountain goats with mountains in the background. The coolest thing for us was that we got such a clear view up at Mont Blanc, knowing that we were going to be climbing it in just a few days It was exhilarating, scary, and really set the tone for this whole trip, and so far it has been totally amazing!! ❤️
OMG! Unbelievably beautiful! Mind boggling!
So glad you saw it, Wynne! We didn't even know what to do with ourselves with so much beauty all around us. We were just tongue tied, and kept bellowing WOW 😂
Thanks for sharing. We did a "grand" Alpine tour in Jun from Germany to Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France, and saw similar sceneries, majestic peaks, glaciers, moutain lakes, moutain goats, and lovely wild flowers, all that, but minus the brave adventures you guys did, haha. Yes, Alps is a masterpiece by mother nature on grand scale, no filter or any editing needed for the photos. We were in Charmonix two weeks ago and she was covered in clouds the entire time. Happy for you for the good weather you had and thanks for sharing. We will have to go back and try some easy hikes.
Wow your Alpine tour sounds perfect, and very similar to ours. We're in Austria now, and then Italy and finally Zermatt at the end of July. It's just incredible over here, and we've definitely been really lucky with the weather so far. Sorry you got the cloudy Chamonix -- we've definitely been on that end of things before too -- but yes, when it does get sunny, it is spectacular and well worth more visits! ❤️
Stunning. And I thought our Eastern Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies were amazing, well these are as well. Thanks for bringing us along👍😁
We're right there with you -- American west is absolutely world class beautiful, but the Alps are also right there. It's such a privilege to be able to alternate between them -- and the Alps makes us appreciate all the more that we also have so much beauty right here just a few hours away! ❤️
What an absolute dream🫠 thanks for taking us along🫶🏽🏔✨🌈🌻💓🪬
Our pleasure, Terra -- it really increases our joy knowing that you guys are going to experience it with us! ❤
You're right! This one was really fun, even just through the camera.
We were so loopy happy surrounded by all that beauty, Sam! Glad you felt it with us. And then seeing Mont Blanc like that just got us super psyched -- and next week we take you to the summit!!! ❤️
Outstanding, guys-as always! I’m looking forward to Mont Blanc next week! Wanted to tell ya that I’m in cardio rehab with the Docs stating that they want me to get back hiking! No limits! 15+ miles? Check.; 3,000-4,000 feet of gain?, check! 13,000-14,000 foot peaks? Check! Can you believe it? What a reprieve! Apparently, my heart is strong with completely free vessels; it was just the aortic valve that was shot to hell! I can’t go crazy, though; I AM 80 after all, but trail hiking seems to be a definite thing I’ll be doing after conditioning myself in the months ahead!
It’s so great to see you guys again! Hope to see you the next time I’m down in SoCal! Much love, ❤️🎼🎹🥰💕
Michael that is so wonderful and amazing -- both of us are sitting here right now with tears of joy in our eyes for you. We just love the thought of you out there feeling joy and getting strong. No need to go crazy, but being out exploring the places you love is what life's all about. Just feeling deep happiness for you! ❤️❤️
Couldn’t have released this video at a better time. I leave on the 13th for Europe myself and start my Tour du Mont Blanc on the 19th.
Would LOVE to climb it, but realistically there’s no way I could sell anyone else on the trip on the idea. Look forward to seeing your footage
Oh heck yes! We did the TMB about seven years ago and it’s still one of our favorite experiences ever. Can’t wait to hear how much you love it. ❤️
Thanks Adam & Elese Stunning Mountain 🏔️Backdrop Views ❤
9 years ago, I got this great photo of Alpenglow on Wotan's throne, Mt Whitney. I just printed it on some regular paper and tacked it to my cubicle wall at work. A semi-professional photographer at work - he got paid for his photography hobby - asked what processing I had done to get that color. Nothing, it looked a lot better in person.
Haha exactly!!! When you're in a place that's perfect, just point it and shoot it and print it! ❤️
Had to watch this video since I did the exact same hike last year in august and bivouac overnight at the lake; all the snow had melted though. Love your energy !
Wow Alexander we were literally just talking on the hike about how much we wish we'd bivvied at one of the lakes -- good for you! Hope you got some good clear weather both days. Really glad you enjoyed this, and def tune in next week when we climb Mont Blanc itself! ❤️
Amazing hike I love your videos. Its so beautiful the scenery I hope you are having a great time and be safe.
Thanks very much, Luis! We really are having a great time -- in the Austrian Alps now -- and staying safe while also pushing some really challenging climbs. Basically, living our dream life! ❤️
very nice, thank you
Our pleasure, Robert -- we love sharing these kinds of places with you guys!! ❤️
OMG I loved this video so much! The beauty is off the charts!
Really glad you loved it, AJ -- truly one of our all-time favorite hikes. The beauty utterly blew our minds when we were out there, and we could barely even form full sentences 😂
I love the exuberance Adam displays, because I’m 59 and I ack the same way.
Kid at heart till the end
Yes Monty! That is 100% the way to be. And let me just say, don’t leave this one sitting in the bucket. As soon as possible, get yourself out here because it is fantastic and you will not regret it! - A
Amazing footage in 4K! WOW!
So glad you liked it! We could not freaking believe we got those views of Mont Blanc, because it's almost always got clouds around it!! ❤️
Another wow factor trip 😊 been on a lot of solo trips austria cyprus tenerief as far as the blue mountains in Australia myself never was brave enough to
Try the cold water emersion 😂 the water to cold at the best of times in Scotland I wish you well on your adventures in Europe 🏴🏴
You should definitely try a cold plunge, Keith! Lots of health benefits to cold soaking. But if you haven't done much of it take it slow. Where people get in trouble is when they cannonball into a freezing lake and it shocks their heart. We ease our way in, and even if we do want to do a dive in we make sure to put some water on us first so our bodies are ready for the coldness and don't go into shock. ❤️
Heck yes
Yeah John! We're loving France!!! ❤️
Beyond gorgeous. So amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
Our pleasure, Marcie! It's always really exciting to do a video in this kind of place, because we know we'll get to relive it in a way by you guys seeing it!! ❤️
Such a beautiful hike. The views were amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
So glad you enjoyed it! We really loved filming this one, and thinking about getting to share those views with you guys really made it more enjoyable for us too, so it was a win-win! ❤️
Wow! I have no words! So jealous! I definitely need to get out of the country! ❤
Haha yes we're so blessed to have the outdoors opportunities we have in America, but there is nowhere in the world that's like the Alps. You def gotta put it on the bucket list!! ❤️
❤ GR8 VID ~ LOVED IT ❤ Hiking in a bikini is RUclips gold and jumping into those cold-as-f**k lakes was awesome ❤
Haha those lakes were def cold David, but not as cold as the Sierra lakes! ❤️
Glad Adam has found the snack spot of his dreams :D
Haha one day we really need to make the Adam Snack Spot holiday calendar 😂
haha omelet and coffee at the top of Mont Blanc. you guys are awesome
Thanks Robert! Ya the Europeans really know how to do it with those mountain refuges. Nothing better than some food and coffee with a view of the Alps. We're not at the top of Mont Blanc quite yet, but don't worry -- that one's coming up next week!! ❤️
So much Incredible views Elise... Never taught you would have jumped in theses lake.. So terrific... And by the way Iove your hiking outfit 👌😍 such beautiful scenery Elise... ✌️
Thanks Serge! Haha you know by now that I cannot resist a beautiful lake. It's fun even just to look at them with the beautiful reflections, but jumping in makes it so much better!! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard yeah Elise I know... Keep on enjoying... 😏🥂
You two are awesome! As always, I love your videos and the beautiful relationship you have ❤️
Thanks so much -- that's just what we needed to hear this morning after some really grueling recent climbs!! ❤️
Wow, even prettier than the Rockies, in my opinion.
Yes, we really love the Rockies but the Alps are truly incredible especially from this angle looking across at Mont Blanc. The Rockies have some fantastic peaks too of course, but nothing approaching 16,000 feet like Mont Blanc! ❤️
Wow, what an awesome area. I just got back from backpacking, and I did not have views like that. I can't wait for your next videos. Have fun ❤
Thanks Cynthia -- that's awesome you went backpacking! We def prefer epic views if we can get them, but even just being out in the trees is pretty wonderful. Mont Blanc summit video coming up today!! ❤️
I can't wait!!
OMG you guys !!! what an adventure in an super amazing location!.. I drove by there years ago on our way to The Matterhorn!!!! that was one of my top vacations.. I am way over due for another! those turquoise waters cant be beat.
Yes Mark! You def need to come back and explore some more -- the Alps are absolutely magical, and even though it's a schlep you will never regret spending the time and money to get here! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard and i will smuggle in some Pop-Tarts :)
ELISE and ADAM a good morning from France. Very happy to see you evolve among the magnificent landscapes of the French mountains, and I admit that as a French I sometimes discover panoramas that I did not know. Superb natural video in 4k, you are radiant, I was cold for you in this lake with icy waters, besides ELISE « a piquée une tête » "took a dip" « = plonger et nager » "dive and swim" first with courage, but your pleasure to live this adventure is communicative. I wish you to "have fun" during all your holidays. Kisses to both of you. DAN.
ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Très heureux de vous voir évoluer parmi les magnifiques paysages des montagnes Françaises, et j’avoue qu’en tant que Français je découvre parfois des panoramas que je ne connaissais pas. Superbe vidéo naturelle en 4k, vous êtes radieux, j’ai eu froid pour vous dans ce lac aux eaux glacées, d’ailleurs ELISE « a piquée une tête » « = plonger et nager » la première avec courage, mais votre plaisir de vivre cette aventure est communicative. Je vous souhaite de vous « éclater » pendant toutes vos vacances. Bises à vous deux. DAN.
Merci beaucoup, Dan! Nous passons une experience merveilleuse en France. Nous sommes tous les deux excites de te montrer une autre vue la semaine prochaine -- du sommet du Mont Blanc lui-meme!!! --A
Happy for you both :)
Thank you my man -- miss you, but will bring back some incredible stories!!!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Hell yeah dude, miss you too! Can't wait to catch up!
Love, loove this video! Video quality, composition is ON POINT! And the background music with the jazzy beats!! Did you guys make that song?! It’s awesome 👌🏼
Yay so glad you loved it! Yes those are our songs, and that is my dad on the saxophone! He's been getting more involved in the music for the channel, and we are SO stoked about it because he's truly a master. ❤️
😮🙌❤❤❤Amazingly beautiful!
The Alps are just amazing, and we really got blessed with the weather when we were there -- it's super rare to have a cloudless Mont Blanc! ❤️
Spectacular - in the extreme!
Yes! It was genuinely overwhelming up there with the views in every direction -- what a place!!! ❤️
Absolutely jaw-droppingly beautiful! Can't wait to see Mont Blanc next!
Thanks Thomas -- yes it really worked out perfectly to get the clear views up at Mont Blanc and then to get a weather window to be able to summit it. Stoked to show you the view from the top! ❤️
Hiker High from the couch!! If that's a thing I got it, you guys are infectious, your smiles through all that are total joy. Now go try and have some fun :-)
Haha thank you -- so glad to share that high with you!!! We have def been flying since we got here, and can't wait to show you Mont Blanc from the very top next week! ❤️
i wish i could be this optimistic like your
Thank you, and you will be if you want to be! Optimism is just like exercising or any other practice -- make sure you work on it every day, and it gets stronger and stronger. ❤️
The hills are alive---the scenery/topography are right out of the Sound of Music. The breakfast spot was amazing! The smiles on your faces say it all--SO happy for both of you. Love you guys.
Haha speaking of music, we both thought your sax music really brought the hills alive, Bob! Love when we can put one of your solos into the edit, and Elise was really psyched about the family musical collab on this one! ❤️
I replied mid-watch.. love the new music too!
Great snack spot. Best ever
Thanks Jim -- the snack spot calendar needs to happen!!! ❤️
Wait, you have to hike the mountain just to get to the cafe genius idea.
Genius! Totally agree. They really understand how to do food and the outdoors over here. ❤️
Wow great job you guys. You're nuts for those polar plunges. I'm glad you didn't do the one with ice/snow, people die falling in things like that. When you try to get out sides might collapse on you and body might shut down.
Thanks so much! Yes you def wouldn't want to jump in ice water if your body wasn't prepared. Of course we do icy plunges all the time, even at home, so for us it actually feels good and revivifying, but for someone who wasn't trained falling in could be pretty traumatic! ❤️
You guys need some good sunglasses especially on the snowfields.
This might sound totally nuts, but we''re both kind of superstitious about our sunglasses -- especially Adam who's had his for over 10 years and been through all kinds of insane adventures in them. They'll eventually perish and then he'll get some glacier-style ones, but until they pass from natural causes he can't bring himself to banish them 😂
The alps do not disappoint and your video came out amazing! FYI the turquoise colored water is due to glacial flower and is produced by very fine rock particles produced by glaciers.
Thank you! That is the kind of info that we need around here. We have wondered about that for years. Man this channel is useful sometimes 😜
Incredible mountain views! Have fun and stay safe!
Thanks Joseph! We're having the best time, and def staying safe because we don't have time to get injured -- we have too much to explore! ❤️
We love you two!
Thanks so much -- that is wonderful to hear and good fuel for a couple of the sufferfests we've got coming up! ❤️
Adam, if I had Elise's abs, I'd be showing them off too! Peace and Love!!! -MN Dave
Haha you're not wrong, Dave, and same with me -- I'd wear shirts a lot less too 😂
@@LiveHardxLoveHard and the French have no problem with topless women, though RUclips might 😂
So beautiful! The concept of refugios kinda blows my mind because I don’t think we really have those in remote mountain locations here (California at least) lol
That's really true, Daria, and honestly it's too bad we don't have it in the U.S. Something about the hiking culture here just makes people so respectful both of the land and of one another -- there's absolutely no litter or graffiti anywhere, and people are very nice. We've already met tons of cool alpinists at the refugios on this trip and picked up some great ideas for adventures, including one that we just did yesterday! ❤️
Loved the pop tart part 😂😂😂
Haha someone suggested that Adam "accidentally" brining pop-tarts to France and then "discovering" them in his pack is indicative of a pop tart problem -- I think they might be onto something 😂 --E
Great to see that you have such joy in the Alps. I am always amazed at the beauty of the Alps. I wish you a lot of fun and I am already looking forward to your upcoming videos.
PS: Give Adam some more strong coffees. It's a pleasure to watch him afterwards 😉
You’re not wrong, but be careful what you wish for. One time, he had a giant latte and I was stuck in the car with him for four hours..: he NEVER STOPPED TALKING 😂 the alps really are unparalleled in terms of beauty. And we’re so excited to show you the summit of m Mont Blanc next week! It is spectacular :)
That was absolutely gorgeous!
The Alps are crazy!!! We've loved them for years, but honestly never had a view quite like this one up there -- what a magical day! ❤️
This video put a smile on my face! I’ve always wanted to take an alpine plunge but honestly is scares me. I’ve been in cold water rafting - even glacier melt but with fleece, splash gear, etc. When you get out do you have a towel or just air dry? (Make your partner warm you up with a hug :) Any tips for a would-be alpine plunger??❤
Thank you so much! That's very generous of you, and it's a good question you ask. We always bring quick-dry towels if we know there will be water features to a hike. Once in a while we come upon an unexpected one, and then of course need to air dry. But either way, you know we're jumping in! As for tips, the best way to do it is actually slowly rather than all at once. Ease a foot in, and then go up to your knees, etc. The biggest danger of cold water is having your heart seize up and/or going into a kind of shock panic, and going in slowly will help a lot with both of those potential problems. Also, try to do it for the first time on a really warm day when you're actually looking forward to cooling off -- that's the best way to get started! ❤️
Heck yes poptarts ❤
Haha yesssss! Blueberry!!
Really nice! It would be great if you could occasionally add temp stats (air, surface, water) with altitude gain, it would enhance the visual perception. You're looking good guys, keep up the adventures... I'll be standing by :)
Thanks Bill! That's a good idea, and in fact we'll try it on the next one because the temp variability on Mt. Blanc from bottom to top was insane!!! ❤️
Amazing Scenery, you guys are awesome 👌
Thanks so much! We just posted the next one, which shows you Mont Blanc the other way -- from the summit!!!! ❤️
Just discovered you guys. Absolutely wonderful videos. You guys are just too cute! The videos are truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!! I finally reached a phase in my life when I have the resources and can spend my time doing the things I love. Doing much more hiking, trekking and climbing it at the top of my list! I just hope that my body cooperates. I'll be going to the Gran Sasso mountains in the Abruzzo region of central Italy this week and will be trekking/climbing. Not ready for the Alps yet...but one step at a time....right? Love you guys keep up the great adventures!
Robert we're so happy that you found us, and truly delighted for you that you have a chance to pursue your outdoor dreams! Let us know how you like the Gran Sasso range -- it looks beautiful. And yes, one step at a time but every step you take in a gorgeous place is a good one. Very excited for you! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Yes I’ll let you know. It’s the region that my parents were born in. My mom still has the ancestorial home there. Unfortunately it suffered some minor earthquake damage. I’m going to also meet with an engineer to ascertain needed seismic repairs and hopefully get the project underway. Thank you for replying. It means a lot! Best wishes to you both!
@@RobertDiBiase-of6vv Here's hoping the project goes well!
Incredible ......
The Alps -- when the sun is fully shining -- really can't be beat. So glad to share it with you! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thank you and I agree...👍👍
Beautiful
Thanks Jackie! Truly one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. ❤️
The sun, lake, mountain reflection image at 4:29 is amazing! It straight up looks like your on another planet and should be looking back at earth. Or are you? 🤔😂
Haha that is well said, Steve, and almost exactly captures the feeling we had. We just kept inarticulately saying wow because there were no words to describe what was happening to our eyes. It was really overwhelming to have that much beauty in every direction! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Yup, I know what you mean! It did seem unreal! Definitely got the wow factor going, lol.
What a exciting adventure! You guys have really stepped up your game with regards to photography and location, location, location!!! 😂 So beautiful! with the exception of Adam after having two cups of coffee and then looking like a albatross trying to lift off the ground! 🤣 WhIle Elise looked like a elegant golden eagle soaring to beautiful heights! You guys looked so at home there. Really! Have you checked in to moving there permanently? Thanks so much for sharing JB and PT!!! ❤️
Haha Larry I love the image of Adam as an albatross 😂😂. Yes what we're thinking once Adam pulls the plug on early retirement is, for at lest the first couple years, spending a few months exploring European mountains, a few months exploring our favorite U. S. areas like Colorado and the Sierra, and then the rest of the time just going all over to places like Patagonia, New Zealand, etc.! ❤️ --JB
So nice! Thanks for sharing ❤
Our pleasure, Marintia! We really love sharing these experiences with you, and filming them really makes us pause to take it all in ourselves. ❤️
Another europe trip...how kool is that?
So cool! 5 weeks this time -- basically a practice run at our full-time early retirement lifestyle that starts around this time next year! ❤️
Absolutely breathtaking views 😍🌟! I'm a new subscriber and have been bingeing on your old videos 😁❤! My favorite travel & hiking RUclips channel so far 😊! Can't wait to see you guys climb Mont Blanc 🤩! Sending you both lots of love from South-America ❤🌴 p.s. I love Elise's singing very much 👌💜!
Wow thank you so much! It give us tons of happiness to think about you enjoying all these videos. I'm really happy you like the music too -- we have a whole new song coming up in the Mont Blanc summit video next week!! ❤️ --E
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As good as it looks on film (and it looks amazing) I know as an avid hiker that being there in person is actually much, much better. Jealous!
That's exactly right, David. Because your eyes in person can take in so much more at one time than the camera, and in a place like this there's stunning beauty in quite literally every direction. So in person it's very overwhelming, and it kind of short-circuited our brains and just left us saying Wow a lot 😂
Do you really hike up the whole distance in that pace? Couldn't hike so fast even 40 years back in time. Your videos are always so refreshing, keep up the good work. Wishing you a great time in Europe and greetings from the Bavarian Alps ... Watzmann is calling ;)
Thanks very much, and yes, we try to keep a good steady pace when climbing. But of course we also often stop to film things (we spent about 5 minutes with those mountain goats, for example), so the net result is that we end up doing finishing routes in about the time of an average hiker. We will definitely look into the Bavarian Alps!! ❤️
Hi! Very nice route and pictures.😍
Please tell me what the route was.🙏
Where did you start and where did you finish and how long did the whole route take?
And what time of year did you go there?
I also wish with all my heart to go there❤️
Thanks Cristina! We started in Tre le Champ and then hiked all the way up and around past Lac Blanc and then continued down into town. Then we took a train back around to pick up our car at Tre le Champ. The hiking part took us about 6 hours with filming and lots of stops. You should definitely plan for longer than you think because you will want to stop often just to look around -- it is that stunning. We went in summer -- July, I think -- and it was absolutely gorgeous weather. Let us know if you do it! ❤️