A rest day today and what timing! Thunderstorms during the night and it’s absolutely tipping down with rain this morning.  The mountains which hug this valley town are shrouded in mist - not a view to be had anywhere.  My room at the Hotel Croux is another perfect single - with a huge balcony which … Continue reading TMB Day 9: Courmayeur 

A very short day was planned for today so I drew out breakfast with a long conversation with Emma about hiking. I finally hit the trail about 8am but stopped so frequently as the views in the morning light were magnificent. Morning pack up. We had to leave our backpacks outside in big lockers overnight and … Continue reading TMB Day 8: Combal > Courmayeur