Hi all!
I've set out the time period for my holiday this summer, and I want to go back hiking in the Alps in the end of June/begin July.
Last year and the year before I went to the Ecrins, with moderate succes. The first time I was so grossly overpacked and unexperienced I did only a fraction of what I had in mind.
The second time I sprained my ankle early on, no dice again, did some bouldering, climbing and day trips instead around Ailefroide & La Grave.
Anyway, I'm in doubt atm.
Do I go back? Finish what I started? Or do I go somewhere else.
In that case, where to?
My father wants to go to the Berner Oberland, go see the Eiger, etc, and has suggested that I should come with him. I could go see the Eiger for a few days and then start a hike in the Berner Oberland. What concerns me is how touristic this area is. I don't know, but I can imagine it's one of the most visited areas of the Alps.
Then there's the problem wit bivouacing. From what I understand the swiss laws on this depend on local restrictions, plus I can imagine the Swiss really being strict on this.
So, do I go back? The Ecrins are pretty quiet in june/july.
Or do I go to the Berner Oberland? And what do I do there? Any hiking ideas for this area?
Other ideas in the Alps?
I'm looking for roughness, not too many other people and the possibility to bivouac.
Thanks in advance.