Estany de Planès

We had a lovely walk today. It was warm but the mountain air was fresh. We walked 12 kms with 820 metres of ascent and ended up at this mountain lake at 2663 metres. I certainly noticed the 25% reduced oxygen at that altitude and the heart monitor confirmed it. The walk went through forest to begin with (more mushrooms) and then the landscape opened up as we approached the limit of the treeline. I heard marmots whistling but did not see them. My fancy watch told me I used around 1300 calories so a large celebratory slice of cake is in order!

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