My mood was finally improving during the ascent!

I stopped for a nice second breakfast at the Refuge de la Balme, where I played with a friendly puppy.

As I reached Col de la Balme, I was suddenly surrounded by sheep…

… and the views became once again stunning!

After having an omelette at the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme, I started the descent towards the end of the stage.

I arrived in the afternoon at Les Chapieux, where I could pitch my tent for free and taste pizza at the bar/restaurant.