Day 6 TMB

We were back on the trail early today but we are down to four hikers-Darla took a spill on the bus yesterday and hurt her ribs so she is joining Cathy in finding public transportation to as near as possible to our destinations. Hopefully a couple of rest days will heal her.

It was a long and steady climb all morning out of the valley where Courmayeur lies but the afternoon was a relatively (for the Alps) easy path along the edge of the valley facing Mont Blanc and the other highest peaks. Our lodging tonight is another rustic, remote hostel with spectacular views. It's a beauty, named for a famous adventurer, Walter Bonatti. They had the most fabulous hot chocolate I have ever had.

Climbing above Courmayeur. 

Picking wild blueberries, called bilberries here.