Chiara seems to have a soft spot for the mountains (or maybe that’s just what we like to think). After her first winter trip to La Grave at just 2 months old, heading to “Le Sauze” at almost 10 months felt like a breeze—especially since she got to enjoy the views from the comfort of a backpack.
We didn’t break any hiking records, though. In fact, we didn’t even match the guidebook’s estimated walking times. But let’s be clear—it wasn’t Chiara slowing us down. In the backpack, she moves as fast as her carrier can… so, who’s to blame here? 😉
Canon EOS 5D Mk II – 1/40 sec at f/13, ISO 100 – Lac des Sagnes. On the first day, the weather was not that great, but the clouds helped to have soft light and after some post-processing got a few interesting images. This was taken without tripod Chiara + backpack help to be more steady.
On day two, we managed a 500m climb—a solid improvement from the flat-line 0m of the previous day. The weather kept getting better, and Chiara was all smiles at the top. After a good nap during the ascent, she was ready to play in the grass, full of energy and joy. Looks like she’s really embracing the mountain vibe!
Canon EOS 5D Mk II – 1/5000 sec at f/3,2, ISO 400 + fill-in flash – Sauze Resort.. This is a blue slope during ski season – but before showing her ski skills – Chiara was removing the grass, and seems very happy to do so.
Canon EOS 5D Mk II – 1/250 sec at f/8, ISO 400 – On the last day we went to see marmots. They were close to start hibernation and keen to finish summer with some human food. Chiara was jumping and crying “kai” every time she saw one (the one on the picture did not go any closer to Chiara’s hand)
All in all, it was a fantastic few days—fresh air, open spaces, and some scenic walks. The mountains are a top-notch destination for kids in carriers—highly recommended for family adventures! Next year, Mont Blanc? Who knows—we might just be up for the challenge! 😊🏔️
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magnifiques les dernières photos!