Claire reaches spectacular Col du Brevent
Flying into Geneva, with views of the city’s expansive greenblue lake, it was hard to believe I was finally here. Especially considering the circumstances surrounding my invitation onto the three-day mountain escape. In attendance simply because another member of the WR team could no longer make the trip, it’s safe to say I was filled with gratitude before I even stepped off the plane.
With my head full of promises of lake swimming, trail running and mountain hiking, I made the 1hr 45min transfer across the Swiss border and up to the resort of Morzine, situated in the French Alps. After a warm welcome from Cat Channon, founder of The Treks (thetreks.com), I took myself off for a gentle stroll around the Lac de Montriond, breathing in the mountain air and solitude. My body, heart and soul were ready for adventure.