Day 11 – Verrès

A tougher day today, but as Scott said “we’re hitting our stride.”

Usually we have a mapping app to help us stay on trail. For some unknown reason (probably me screwing up), we couldn’t use the app today. We had to rely solely on trail signage.

Which begs the question…

Q: How good are the signs on this trail?

Signage in Spain and France is generally excellent. It’s really hard to get lost on the main pilgrimage routes in those countries.

Signage in Switzerland and Italy is good, but not great. There are a lot of helpful signs, but some turns are not marked clearly. Plus there are so many intersecting trails, that it gets confusing.

Montjovet Castle and the Church of St. Germain
The Dora Baltea River. It originates from the glaciers of Monte Blanc, and eventually joins the Po River.
Berriat
Some of the trail seems to go into people’s yards or really close to their homes
Lovely trail just above Brocard
Pretty view, but this is actually very steep. It was the hardest section today because it was so hard on our toes.
Trail near Verrés
Sights and sounds from today.


Today’s Data

Starting Temp: 59

Finishing Temp: 77

7 thoughts on “Day 11 – Verrès

  1. Signs in Italy: An organized chaos (lol).

    Really enjoying your pictures and comments as you guys traverse through this beautiful landscape.

    1. Funny you should say that. We discussed it, and the slightly larger ones like Aosta (pop -33k) are very livable. The villages are beautiful but just too small for me.

  2. I have missed following you for the past three weeks due to family matters, and I am really enjoying catching up–and getting more and more inspired to do this in retirement. Thank you again for sharing your journey!

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