Thomas preparing to fly from Mont Min
At 3000m straight above take off after climbing at 5-7m/s - wow!
La Tournette with the Aravis and Mont Blanc in the distance
Flying towards the Dents de Lanfon
The view north west along Lake Annecy
Climbing above the Dents de Lanfon
Looking back at Tournette from cloudbase above the Dents de Lanfon
The view across the lake to the Semnoz
Starting the transition from the Dents de Lanfon towards the Plateau de Glieres
The view east into the Aravis with Mont Blanc on the horizon
Approaching the Tete de Parmelan - the cloud above has dissipated
The view east across the Plateau de Glieres
Looking back south towards the Dents de Lanfon and Tournette
Searching unsuccessfully for a thermal above the plain beyond the Tete de Parmelan
The valley to Bonneville - I could see gliders struggling on the ridge so I decided to head back to the Parmelan
Returning to the Parmelan, the clouds still look good towards the south but not much is happening where I am
Passing over the Chalet d'Anglette
An hour later, finally back above the Dents de Lanfon
Starting to cross the lake
The beautiful view to the east
Mont Veyrier
Annecy
Approaching the summit of the Semnoz
Having found nothing at Semnoz I crossed back to the Rocs des Boeufs
The view east across the Rocs des Boeufs
In the heart of the Bauges
The village of Ecole
My return path should be along Trelod but the clouds have disappeared!
All I find is sink
I am forced to run towards the valley over the top of Jarsey
My landing field near Doucy Dessous
