Planning a trip to the French Alps? My post with the top things to see and do in Chamonix France is the second in a two part series helping you plan your trip of a lifetime here :).

Chamonix has a reputation as one of the most adventurous summer destinations in the French Alps.

And after spending five full days in the valley, I completely understand why.

This is a VERY outdoorsy place where the best things to do involve getting yourself up into those mountains, whether that means taking a cable car to an incredible viewpoint, heading out on a hike, climbing or mountaineering, tackling the Tour du Mont Blanc, or, for the truly adventurous, summiting Mont Blanc itself!

We weren’t quite that ambitious ;0, but we did two major all-day hikes, plus one almost entirely downhill hike from Montenvers, and spent our other two days taking in the views from the mountaintops and fitting in some shorter walks and hikes.

Basically, if you come to Chamonix in the summer, plan on spending as much time outside as possible because that is absolutely where the magic of this valley is.

Heads up!! This is the second post of a two post travel guide – you can find all the details on how to get to Chamonix, how many days to stay here, where to stay and eat and more – in part one here!

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But First: A Few Important Details

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Money and Plug Details in France

In France, the currency is the Euro (€), and while most places accept credit and debit cards, it’s always handy to carry a small amount of cash for smaller establishments or tips.

It is recommended to use a BANK ATM machine once in the country you are traveling to to withdraw money out of your US (presumably) bank account. This is the least expensive way to handle bank fees and foreign exchange rates.

Be sure you are also using a credit card with zero foreign transaction fees as those can add up!!

Don’t forget to pack a Type C or F plug adapter (these are my favorites) for your electronics.

I won’t travel without this travel extension cord or this portable charger because nothing kills the travel vibe faster than a dead phone and no way to charge it!

Top Things to See and Do in Chamonix

First things first: BUY THE MONT-BLANC MULTIPASS!! This will get you unlimited rides on all the area gondolas, trams, lifts, and local trains and is 100% worth it for this ease!!

You will need to book your timed Aiguille du Midi reservation separately with the pass but trust me – this is a pass worth having :).

We picked our passes up in person at the ticket machines by the Aiguille du Midi station the afternoon we arrived into Chamonix and used them everyday after that :).

Aiguille du Midi

Aiguille du Midi was easily one of the highlights of our time in Chamonix, although the morning we went, we seriously questioned whether we should even bother going up!

We had purchased tickets three weeks in advance for the 7:40 a.m. cable car on our first morning in town.

But when we woke up, the mountain peaks were completely covered in clouds.

We couldn’t see any peaks from the valley and were convinced there was no point in heading up.

Thankfully, the ticket agent encouraged us to go anyway and told us the clouds will very likely clear once we were up there.

So we took her advice, rode the cable car up into what looked like a whole lot of nothing…and waited.

And she was right.

The clouds eventually started to move out and suddenly the mountains appeared around us (we waited a little less than an hour to see the mountains).

We kept ourselves entertained by wandering the area, grabbing a hot chocolate and a croissant in the cafe, reading and watching all the informative signs/videos, and even taking a photo on the “Step Into the Void” glass platform (even though there were no views of anything at the time we did it – lol).

Even without any massive views – I was still too scared to actually step foot on the glass platform!!!

Because we had gone up so early, we were some of the first people that day to get those incredible far-reaching views of the Alps and Mont Blanc. Definitely one of those travel moments where I was very happy we didn’t change our plans!

TIPS I LEARNED WHEN VISITING:

• Book an early time slot. Weather in the mountains can change quickly, and going early gives you more time to wait out the clouds if you need to. Plus, you’ll beat some of the later crowds.
• Don’t automatically give up because it’s cloudy in Chamonix. This was the big lesson for us! Conditions at Aiguille du Midi can be completely different or can change surprisingly fast.
• Ask the staff before changing your plans. They know these mountains and the weather patterns much better than we do. Had we gone with our first instinct that morning, we would have missed one of our favorite experiences of the entire trip.
• Give yourself plenty of time at the top. Don’t plan to race up, take a few photos and immediately head back down. There are several viewing terraces and the scenery changes as the clouds move.
• Bring layers ~ even in summer. It can be warm and sunny down in Chamonix and feel completely different at 12,600 feet. We visited in June and were very glad we dressed for the mountain rather than the weather in town.
• Take the altitude seriously. You are going from Chamonix at about 3,400 feet to more than 12,600 feet pretty quickly. Walk slowly, drink water and don’t be surprised if climbing a flight of stairs suddenly feels like much more work than it should ~ also ~ there are A LOT OF STAIRS!!
• Don’t skip the different viewing areas. Take your time wandering around because the views aren’t all the same, and Mont Blanc isn’t the only mountain worth looking at up there.
• Plan on at least 1.5-2 hours for the whole experience. I wouldn’t squeeze this into a morning when you have somewhere else you absolutely have to be at a certain time. Mountain weather has its own schedule.
• DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WAITING IN A LINE FOR THE STEP INTO THE VOID PHOTO!! – I am not even kidding – this is not what you came to Chamonix for so if the line is already outside for this photo op – SKIP IT!!

Grand Balcon Nord Hike to Montenvers

After spending the morning at the top of Aiguille du Midi on our first full day in Chamonix, we took the tram back down to the Plan de l’Aiguille station and started hiking toward the Montenvers train station, where we caught the famous red cogwheel train back to Chamonix.

(us at the start of the trail before we knew what was ahead of us ;0)

On paper, this trail sounded pretty manageable. Depending on exactly where you finish, it’s roughly 4.5-5 miles with about 700-1,000 feet of elevation gain and around 1,500-2,000 feet of elevation loss.

More than halfway through, we came to a sign warning that the lower trail ahead was considered “delicate” (????!!!), so we had to climb a series of relentless switchbacks up to the Signal Forbes route instead.

That detour added a few hundred extra feet of climbing (bringing our total elevation gain to roughly 1,200-1,300 feet), along with plenty of scrambling over rocks before finally reconnecting with the trail toward Montenvers.

And fyi – the delicate sign looked permanent – not temporary, which leads me to believe this higher route is the new recommended route for all hikers…

Now let’s discuss these trail ratings for a minute because I have questions. 😂

I saw so many people describe this hike as easy or slightly moderate and…who exactly decided that?

I’d genuinely like to have a little chat with them.

Maybe there’s a translation issue between U.S. and European trail ratings?

Or maybe this is just what Europeans casually do on a Tuesday?

Either way, it felt like a solid workout to my 56-year-old self!

We started hiking around 11:00 a.m. and didn’t make it to the Montenvers train station until almost 3:00 p.m., even though All Trails estimates this hike at about 2½ to 3 hours.

I also learned very quickly that trail signs in Europe don’t show miles ~ they only show estimated hiking times. Based on our experience, I’m convinced we hike at approximately half the speed of the average European. 😂

Looking back, though, I’m actually glad this was our first hike of the trip (and first day!!) because it reset our expectations right away.

Chamonix isn’t an Instagram destination that happens to have a few hiking trails ;0. It’s a real mountain adventure town.

The views are every bit as spectacular as you’ve seen in photos (I somehow came home with almost 1,000 pictures from the week!), but the hiking here is the real attraction.

That first afternoon was a humbling introduction to the French Alps, and after that we approached every trail with a whole lot more respect…and maybe just a tiny bit more skepticism anytime someone called a hike “easy.”

my amazing husband saw me on the verge of tears on this hike and took my backpack to lighten my load 🤍

Tips for Hiking Plan de l’Aiguille to Montenvers

• Give yourself plenty of time. This is definitely not a hike I would rush. Between stopping for photos, taking in the views and just enjoying where you are, plan on it taking longer than the trail signs might suggest.
• Wear real hiking shoes. The trail isn’t technically difficult, but it is rocky and uneven in places. I was very happy to have my trail shoes with good traction.
• Bring layers—even in summer. The weather can change surprisingly fast up here, and it can feel much cooler than it does down in Chamonix.
• Pack water and a snack. There really isn’t anywhere to grab something once you’re on the trail, and this is one of those hikes where a snack/water break with a ridiculous mountain view is part of the fun. I won’t go on a hiking trip without my Camelbak…
• Don’t let the distance fool you. There are enough ups and downs to make it a real hike ;0.
• Take your time on the rocky sections. A few areas require you to pay attention to your footing, but nothing felt scary or overly technical to me – just energy draining ;0.
• Hike from Plan de l’Aiguille toward Montenvers. I liked doing it in this direction because you finish at the Mer de Glace and can take the Montenvers train back down to Chamonix rather than retracing your steps.
• Don’t overpack your day. Between the Aiguille du Midi, this hike and spending some time at Montenvers, you already have a pretty fantastic full day. I wouldn’t try to squeeze much else into it.

Views and Paragliders from Le Brévent Summit

After our pretty ambitious first day on Grand Balcon Nord, we decided our second day was going to look a little different :)…

We slept in, took our time getting ready, and headed up to the summit of Brévent without putting any pressure on ourselves to squeeze in another intense hike. We decided to wait and see what we found at the top as far as trails go and whether or not we were in the mood to push ourselves.

Our hotel concierge did suggest that we hike from Planpraz to Téléphérique de La Flégère once we were up there – however thankfully we decided not to as the Flégère gondola was not actually open for the season yet and the downhill walk back to Chamonix would have been A LOT for us after our first day of acclimating to Chamonix hiking ;0.

But it is something for you to consider if you are younger or have a lot more energy than us – lol.

As you can see from the map above, in order to get to the Brèvent summit, you have to take the Planpraz gondola and then switch to the Brèvent tram (again your Mont Blanc MultiPass will cover all of these!).

And once we were up there, after wandering around for a bit and looking to see if any trails appealed to us – or more accurately, matched our energy levels at the time ;0, we decided we were perfectly happy just soaking it all in, watching the paragliders and chatting with other travelers who were just as blown away as we were.

Heads up – these might actually be THE BEST views of Mont Blanc in the entire Chamonix valley – so do not skip this!

After enjoying the views at the top of Brèvent tram, we went back to the Planplaz area for more views (photos 🤪) and to watch the paragliders take off :).

Then before taking the gondola back down, we grabbed a couple of beers on the Brev Bar terrace and ended up sharing a table with a few English mountaineers who were in Chamonix for the weekend.

Listening to them talk about climbing, alpine routes, and what it takes to summit some of these peaks was one of those unexpected travel moments you can’t really plan for and it ended up being one of our favorite memories from the trip.

Learn About Glaciers at Grotte de Glace

Our third afternoon in Chamonix started just across the bridge from the main Chamonix train station, where we caught the historic Montenvers cogwheel train up to the Mer de Glace.

If you have the Mont Blanc Multipass, both the train and the gondola down to the Grotte de Glace are included, and you can use them as many times as you’d like during your stay.

We headed up the mountain around 1:00 p.m. and were pleasantly surprised by how uncrowded everything was: we walked right onto the train and subsequent gondola ride, and there was hardly anyone in the glacier cave on that hot June afternoon as well 🤔.

The Grotte de Glace is one of those places that’s hard to fully appreciate until you’re standing inside it.

Since glaciers are constantly moving, the ice cave has to be carved by hand every single year, making each season’s version a little different from the last.

It typically opens in late May or early June (depending on snow conditions) and stays open through September.

As you make your way down via gondola then the 170 metal grid stairs, you’ll also pass markers showing where the glacier reached in different years.

Seeing just how dramatically the Mer de Glace has retreated over the past century is honestly one of the most eye-opening parts of the visit.

It’s beautiful, fascinating, and a little heartbreaking all at the same time.

Fun fact: the Mer de Glace is France’s largest glacier, stretching nearly 4 miles (7 kilometers), and the ice beneath your feet is still slowly flowing down the mountain every day.

After taking the gondola back up, we grabbed a quick snack from the cafeteria and spent a little while out on the viewing deck overlooking the glacier before starting our hike back to Chamonix.

It’s a great spot to catch your breath and soak in the views one last time before trading the “crowds” for the forest trail.

If you have a little more time, you can stop instead at the Restaurant du Montenvers for a drink or a bite to eat.

Even if you don’t eat or drink here, be sure to wander inside :).

The beautiful stone-and-wood hotel opened in 1880 and feels like you’ve stepped back into the golden age of alpine travel, complete with historic photos, grand wooden staircases, and old-world charm.

Long before cable cars made the mountains more accessible, famous visitors like Mark Twain, Mary Shelley, and Victor Hugo came through the Montenvers area to experience the Mer de Glace for themselves, making this one of Chamonix’s most iconic historic hotels.

Downhill Hike from Montenvers to Chamonix

Instead of riding the Montenvers train back down, we decided to hike all the way to Chamonix through the forest…and I’m so glad we did.

We literally saw maybe two other people the entire way, making it one of the most peaceful hikes of our trip.

Almost right off the bat (.2 miles into the trail) is the famous Montenvers stone viaduct, which might be one of the most photogenic train bridges in the Alps, so of course we stopped for way too many photos.

But the best surprise was stumbling across Chalet du Caillet, which we had no idea even existed.

Naturally, we had to stop for a couple of beers and what turned out to be an absolutely INSANE charcuterie board while soaking in the views across the valley toward Flégère and Lac Blanc.

The only catch? The hike drops nearly 3,000 feet back to Chamonix.

Let’s just say our knees were definitely questioning our life choices by the time we reached town…but we’d both do it again in a heartbeat. 😉

Hike to Lac Blanc

If you’re looking for the hike that everyone talks about in Chamonix, this is it ;0.

Lac Blanc is one of the signature day hikes in the Mont Blanc region, and after seeing those unreal views of the lake reflecting the mountains, I completely understand why.

If you’re trying to decide which hike to prioritize during your trip, I’d put this one at the top of the list.

I’ll be honest though…I spent the entire day before mentally preparing myself for this hike ;0.

At 56 years old and moderately active (strength training, Pilates, and the occasional hike), I knew this wasn’t going to be a casual morning stroll.

Here is the link to this hike on the All Trails app…

We started our Lac Blanc day by getting on the La Flègère Gondola at 9:45am (our hotel courtesy car dropped us off at this gondola station {which again is part of the MB MultiPass} ;)).

As mentioned previously, the Flegere gondola was closed for most of our trip and lucky for us – June 20th (the 2nd to last day of our time in Chamonix) was opening day for this gondola! So be sure to check the app for opening days of lifts/gondolas/trams :).

From the top gondola station, the hike to Lac Blanc gains about 1,750 feet of elevation, and there were definitely moments where I questioned my life choices.

FYI – I LOVE this phone case/strap!!!!

But every time we rounded another corner, the views somehow got even better, making every uphill section worth it.

After celebrating with a very well-earned (and surprisingly delicious) lunch at Refuge Lac Blanc, I thought the hard part was behind us. Nope.

We decided to continue hiking over to the Index chairlift to ride back down instead of retracing our steps ~ my husband thought this would save our knees from the pain of descending the previous 1750 feet we had just ascended ;0.

I mean – technically he isn’t wrong (he’s also an emergency room doctor so I usually do listen to his opinions when it comes to health – lol).

What I didn’t realize until we were almost there was that this route adds another 500+ feet of climbing (and the trail still had A LOT of snow on it – remember we were there on June 20th :).

Here is the link to the Lac Blanc to Index chairlift hike on All Trails…

So instead of 1,750 feet of elevation gain for the day, we ended up with well over 2,200 feet.

Let’s just say I slept exceptionally well that night.

My Tips for Hiking to Lac Blanc:

• Take the La Flégère gondola to avoid adding unnecessary elevation gain ;0
• Start early. Besides cooler temperatures, you’ll guarantee you can still catch either the Index lift or Flegere gondola back down to the valley ~ again keep an eye on operating hours for these!!
• Wear proper hiking shoes – I personally LOVE my trail sneakers. The trail is rocky almost the entire way.
• Hiking poles were worth it, especially for the descent. We were super lucky and met this incredible Israeli couple that felt bad for me and the husband gave me one of his poles for our snowy hike to the Index chairlift :).

• Carry more water (and some healthy quick snacks or electrolytes) than you think you’ll need. There isn’t much shade once you’re above tree line. My Camelbak is literally a lifesaver to me when I am hiking long distances :).

• Plan enough time to enjoy lunch at Refuge Lac Blanc (French mountain hut with food/drinks/overnight beds). You’ve earned it. We spent about an hour resting up here before heading back down via the Index chairlift…

• If you’re debating whether to continue to the Index chairlift, just know it adds another 500+ feet of elevation gain before you finally get there. Had I known that beforehand, I might have mentally prepared a little differently.
• Don’t rush. This isn’t a hike to “check off the list.” Some of my favorite moments were simply stopping, catching my breath, and staring at the glaciers across the valley.
• If you’re moderately active like I am, don’t let the difficulty scare you away. It was challenging, but it also ended up being one of the most rewarding hikes I’ve ever completed.

The Tour du Mont Blanc Start and Finish Sign

If you have a little extra time, make a quick stop in Les Houches to see the official Tour du Mont Blanc start and finish sign.

The famous 110-mile trail circles Mont Blanc through France, Italy, and Switzerland, and there’s just something fun about standing at the spot where so many people begin (and eventually finish) such a huge adventure.

We loved seeing the mix of nervous excitement from hikers just starting out and the very tired but very happy faces of those who had just completed it.

Even if hiking 110 miles isn’t remotely on your vacation agenda (it definitely wasn’t on ours!), it’s a fun little piece of Chamonix hiking culture to see in person.

And of course, we had to take our own photo with the sign ;0.

A Valley Meadow Walk Near Vallorcine

For a slower, easy day in the Chamonix area, a walk through the valley is such a nice change of pace from the bigger mountain adventures.

We had our hotel’s courtesy car drop us off at Hotel Le Buet for lunch and then walked from there to Vallorcine, a pretty, relaxing stretch that gave us a chance to just enjoy the scenery without making an entire production out of the day.

From Vallorcine, we hopped on the train to Les Houches, where we of course had to track down the above-mentioned Chamonix sign for a photo. ;0

Other easy Chamonix valley options:

• Riverside trail from Les Praz (Flégère gondola) back to Chamonix

• Chamonix to Les Praz (opposite direction of above) – and if you have time, take the Flégère gondola to the top for views (that’s if you don’t plan on doing the Lac Blanc hike).
• Les Praz to Argentiére
• Lac des Gaillands (a little lake outside of town)
• Argentiére village walk – take the train to Argentiére and enjoy some valley trails here.

The Streets of Chamonix

Be sure to leave a little time to wander the streets of Chamonix itself.

The town center is compact, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to explore without any real plan, which is pretty much what we did every afternoon after hiking all day.

Walk through the main square, Place du Triangle de l’Amitié, see the pretty fountain, and look for the statues of mountaineers Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard, who made the first successful ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786.

Shopping here is definitely geared more toward hiking than fashion, so don’t expect to spend an afternoon browsing boutiques.

Truth be told, I was expecting to at least find a Mont Blanc pen store in Chamonix to purchase an anniversary present for my husband – but nope – that isn’t here ;0.

But if you forgot a rain jacket, need another hiking layer, or decided those hiking poles would actually be a very good idea after all, you will have absolutely no trouble finding them here. 😉

Other Popular Hikes and Activities

If you have more time in Chamonix (or just want a few more ideas to choose from) there is definitely no shortage of ways to fill your days here.

We barely scratched the surface in five days, especially when it comes to hiking ;0.

• Go paragliding
• Take the bus through the Mont Blanc Tunnel to Courmayeur, Italy and get an authentic Italian meal (I wish we had time for this – but I guess I will now have to return :)).
• Hike to Chalet de la Floria
• Hike to Albert 1er Refuge
• Walk through Les Bois to the Paradis des Praz
• Visit Merlet Animal Park

What to Wear in the French and Swiss Alps in the Summer

We lucked out with an unusually warm June during our two weeks in the French and Swiss Alps.

It was actually a massive continental heat wave, but thankfully once we were up in the mountains, the temperatures stayed comfortable enough for some really great hiking.

For most of our hiking days, I was able to wear hiking (aka tennis!) dresses with a pair of comfortable hiking shoes, and they ended up being the perfect combination of practical and cute for photos.

On the handful of days we went higher than usual to the mountain peaks (for those insane views!), I wore hiking pants and a warm jacket :).

Even though afternoon and evening rain showers rolled through occasionally, they rarely affected our plans.

Most nights we were already back at the hotel watching the rain from bed with the windows open, and there was only one afternoon when we actually got caught in it.

Thankfully we had thrown a couple of disposable rain ponchos into our backpacks (always handy to bring with you!!!), and they ended up being all we needed.

We did carry our rain jackets in our hiking backpacks every day just in case, but funny enough, they never actually came out.

I also will not travel without a personal fan – while I used this one on my 2026 Alps trip, I have recently upgraded to this one :).

Since our vacation also included a ride on the Glacier Express as well as a few days NOT hiking, I also brought along a nice sundress and a couple pairs of linen shorts :).

Our France and Switzerland 17 Day Itinerary Overview

DAY 1 | Fly San Diego to Geneva on British Airways via London

DAY 2 | Arrive in Geneva | Blacklane private car to Annecy | Stay 3 nights at Hôtel La Maison Bleue par Yoann CONTE

DAY 3 | Annecy: Walk to Chateau du Menthon, dinner at Menthon-Saint Bernard snack stand before walking back to hotel

DAY 4 | Annecy: Explore Old Town, dinner at Chez Ingalls, walk along lake back to hotel

DAY 5 | Use company Daytrip for transport from Annecy to Chamonix | Stay 6 nights at Hotel Mont-Blanc

DAY 6 | Chamonix: 7:40am Aiguille du Midi tram tickets – spent three hours at top before riding tram back down to Plan de l’Aiguille where we hiked the Grand Balcon Nord trail to Montenvers Mer de Glace, dinner at Bighorn Bistro

DAY 7 | Chamonix: sleep in, take 1pm Brevent Gondola to top for views and lunch at Bergerie de Planpraz and drinks at Brev Bar, dinner at Stories Tacos

DAY 8 | Chamonix: 1pm train to Montenvers de Glace, 1:30p gondola to glacier cave (explored for 45 minutes), late lunch at Montenvers de Glace cafe, walk trail #64 back to Chamonix with snack stop at Caillet refuge,

DAY 9 | Chamonix: 9:45am Flegere gondola ride to Les Praz for Lac Blanc hike, lunch at Refuge du Lac Blanc, continue hike to Index chairlift to return to Chamonix, walk along river back to town where we had dinner at Le Pastaiolo shop

DAY 10 | Chamonix: hotel car dropped us off for lunch at Hotel du Buet, then relaxed meadow walk to Vallorcine, train to Les Houches (where the Tour du Mont Blanc starts with a sign), then hotel car back to Chamonix for dinner at Poco Loco Burgers

DAY 11 | Use company Daytrip for transport from Chamonix to Zermatt | Stay 2 nights at Mont Cervin Palace

DAY 12 | Zermatt: 9:30am train to Gornergrat, stop at Rotenboden for iconic Matterhorn reflection in Riffelsee, lunch at Buffet & Bar Riffelberg with views of Matterhorn, hike down to Riffelalp train stop to return to Zermatt, dinner at Mont Cervin Palace

DAY 13 | Glacier Express train ride from Zermatt to St Moritz | Stay 3 nights at Kulm Hotel

DAY 14 | St Moritz: local train to Morteratsch stop for Morteratsch Glacier Trail hike, light lunch at Alp-Schaukäserei,

DAY 15 | St Moritz: 10am cogwheel train to Muottas Muragl for views and short hike, light lunch at Alp Muottas, dinner at Mountainfire Steakhouse, evening walk along lake back to hotel

DAY 16 | Use company Daytrip for transport from St Moritz to Zurich with stop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein | Stay one night at Hotel Storchen

DAY 17 | Fly Zurich to San Diego on British Airways via London

And there you have it!

All my favorite things to see and do in Chamonix France in the summer!

Between riding the cable car up to Aiguille du Midi, seeing Mont Blanc up close, hiking some of the most beautiful trails in the French Alps, and simply wandering around Chamonix itself, there is definitely no shortage of ways to fill your days here.

And honestly, some of my favorite moments were the simple ones ~ slowing down, taking in those incredible mountain views, and just enjoying being in such a ridiculously beautiful part of France.

If Chamonix is on your summer travel list, you have SO much to look forward to.

I hope this post gave you a better idea of what you can expect when you get there and, most importantly, helped you figure out which experiences you want to add to your own itinerary.

I also hope it was helpful as you plan what to see and do in Chamonix France in the summer because this is one destination where you are definitely going to want to spend as much time outside as possible!

Don’t forget to read my other Chamonix Travel Guide post with all the details on where to stay and eat, how to get here, and more!

And one more tip – even though that photo lets you know the temperature high up in the mountains was in the low 60’s – DO NOT SKIMP ON THE SUNSCREEN!! That mountain sun was something fierce ;0.

Here is the link to my favorite tinted sunscreen for my face and the link for sunscreen for the rest of my body :).

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