We now know what a “moderate but steady” climb means: relentless. We walk uphill until we finally reach a crest just to find more uphill and another crest. 5 hours of it, including water breaks, every half hour, lunch and time to take pictures, all under a cloudless sky. The scenery is breathtaking. We climbed to 6000 ft then back down to 5300ft. We are staying at one of just a couple of hotels in Bourg St Pierre. Everyone is wearing hiking outfits, even the couple in the Mazerati SUV; we met only one young couple on the trail, and they looked like day hikers, so we are puzzled about where everyone is hiking. Tomorrow, we climb to the Great St Bernard Pass.
Walking the Via Francigena 
Maybe the other hikers used the tunnel?
Amazing stuff you two – hike safe & be well!
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I am beyond impressed and love getting this email every day. I miss seeing you….however, I almost feel like I’m there (although I’m only around 8K steps!).
Thank you for sharing.
Lots of love Sara
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Beautiful scenery – sound of music. Take it easy in climbing.
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