Today was 6 miles and 1,800′ of climbing. Totals are:  74 miles walked and 9,400′ climbed.

So, what’s an evening look like in the Alps? After dinner, we spent some time on our hotel balcony watching the moon set over the Alps

And the local train depart the village Station.

It was almost like a postcard hamlet!

This morning, as we were preparing to depart, our hotelier gifted Diane with her own St Bernard to keep her safe!

Then the hike began!  So many things to note! First, the beautiful trail signs

Next, the orderliness of the Swiss. Who stacks wood this neatly?

Then there’s the watch out for wolves sign.

The climbing

The river,

And our first view of the Grand St Bernard pass!

Wow! Not bad for 6 miles of hiking!

Today was a near-0.  Normally after about a week of trail hiking, we plan a day off, a “0”. This year, we noted that the towns around where we’d be resting were very, very small. Spending two nights in those towns would be a bit like watching paint dry! So, we opted for two Near-0’s! 6 miles today, and 4 miles tomorrow, instead of a 10 mile hike and then two nights of paint drying 🤔.

Now for the chores (laundry,etc).

Au Revoir