Day 4 Cirque de Solitude; Haut Asco to Bergeries de Ballone

Time 7hrs, Distance 7miles, Ascent 1000metres, Descent 1000metres

The Cirque de Solitude is one of the high points of the trip (but not the only one). The scrambling is exciting but not too exposed, the views are stunning. The irony is that you will be far from on your own and may have to queue for a chain unless you're very confident with your climbing skills.