In St Maurice we had our first good Italian meal in 2 monts at Nonna’s of St Maurice in the town square. So much to see in so little time. An interesting museum sponsored by the Leonard Gianadda Foundation which currently is showing a Henri Cartier Bresson exhibition doesn’t even get a mention in google tourist attractions. But we are walking not touring so we march on forward.
The Alps are beautiful. One stunning panorama after the other. Our first 3000 ft climb was more routine than we expected. We had to take the San Bernard Express train for a 4 km stretch that had been wiped out by recent storms, so it was closed, but the ascent through pine forests and open fields of wildflowers was “the hills are alive” material that included a walk across the Dranse River gorge on a “swinging” bridge.
Orsieres is a hiking and skiing town which we will leave early tomorrow to climb to Bourg St Pierre before a predicted thunderstorm.
Walking the Via Francigena 
Lots of wonderful variety now, it sounds lovely, but the climbs must be daunting — ‘routine’?? You both must have leg muscles of steel. Trusting the weather forecast before that storm – what could go wrong? All the best — this is exciting!
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Beautiful scenery. Needless to say be careful .Looking forward to your having the alps behind you.
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What a beautiful part of the world.
Alpine Meadows and peaks
I spent a summer camp in this area in high school
Best in health to you
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