I thought I only had a couple of posts to catch up on, but a quick flick through my old photos, yields at least four more (not counting this one and part 2). Still to come we have a short trip to Lake Maggiore, a few butterflies, a walk up the Pic d’Artsinol with the Pounders and the Swiss Ironman… (This was not completed by me you understand, though I may yet tell you about the outcome of the Sierre Zinal ‘race’, which I mentioned waaaay back in May…)
It was with this event in mind that, as part of my training, I decided to do one of the more challenging walks on my list – to the Becs de Bosson Cabane. As you will see from the Route map and profile at the end of the gallery, it’s around 20.5km or 13 miles long and has an overall ascent of over 1,700m or 5,600ft.
The route itself is straightforward… After reaching Volovron, along the track leading out of Evolène, the path climbs through the woods. Emerging slightly to the right reveals a view of the small hamlet of L’A Vieille and a wide panorama down towards the Rhone valley. (See pics 16 & 17). From there, the going gets steeper and steeper, until you reach the Pas de Lona, where we will leave this walk until tomorrow… (I’m such a tease! 😊)
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I’m very happy with these “catch up” posts Mike. They bring back so many swiss memories.
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Yes, for me too. 😊 I’m glad you like them.
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Gorgeous as always. Are you missing the area? Probably not so much in winter, eh? 😉
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Thanks Paula. We’re still settling in and getting used to our new home, so we’ve not had much chance to think about it really. This time of year can be a bit ‘dull’ over there, with it being in between the colourful autumn and crispy white winter. But I’m sure we will miss it next Spring and Summer, when the wind is blowing hard and rain lashing down here! We can of course go back for a holiday if and when the urge takes us (and COVID restrictions allow) !
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Beautiful sightings and landscapes, MIke, I love the black-veined white butterfly capture!
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Thank you Donna. I think sometimes I crop the butterflies too close and miss some of the background. I’ve been trying to keep some of that in lately. 😊
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Such a beautiful walk (again)!
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It’s certainly one of the best in the area. Hard work, but very satisfying! 😊
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