The ascent of Mont Buet is totally out of the context of a family hike. This outing can be seen as the culmination of a season of hiking of varying degrees of difficulty. The objective is very high, the difference in altitude very significant, and the route very long.<\/p>\n
There were a number of technical difficulties: the path after the refuge was marked only by cairns, the passage of large boulders is perilous, and there are snowdrifts and patches of hard snow on the summit for much of the year. The final ascent after the 2800m mark also requires a violent effort to reach this lunar-like dome where the feeling of euphoria is total.<\/p>\n
The panorama from the top of Mont Buet is breathtaking and will make you forget all your efforts. As the route is long and the altitude high, you should take the usual precautions before each hike: check the weather forecast, carry a map and bring warm clothing.<\/p>\n
In early summer (late June to mid-July), crampons are useful for the n\u00e9v\u00e9s and hard snow patches on the ridge.<\/p>\n