Stage 56: Aosta

I am glad we left rather early today because even so it was scorching hot and very dry by the time we arrived in Aosta. The last hour was pretty hard.

The first few hours were delightful. We walked along forest paths following the “rus” irrigation system. It captures naturally occurring spring water and channels it to the fields and orchards.

It is amazing how much drier it is now, considering all the water.

The last hours were spent strolling through apple orchards.

Aosta is a nice, large town. A nice place to end the day.Read more