Luzern to Brienzeiler: Over a pass and into the 16th century
Gordon:We bagged another pass today. The Brunig pass is only 1000 m, but that is 600 m more than where we started the day. Once ... Read More
Brienzwiler to Spiez: Close Encounters with the Elusive Goat King
Brienzwiler to Spiez: 42 kmThis was supposed to be our easy ride, but the Lakes Route 9 chose the very scenic but cliff climbing route ... Read More
Spiez to Montbovon: They Speak French Here!
Spiez to Montbovon: 82 km Ruth: We had a beautiful but long ride today. I decided to take a train over the pass cutting 17 km and ... Read More
Montbovon – Lausanne: Back on the Via Francigena
Montbovon - Lausanne 78km no trains no buses just pedalling.Ruth: Today was all about closing the gap and returning to Lausanne where we stopped last ... Read More
Grand Saint Bernard Pass: I did it!
29km & 1700 meters of climbing. The road was well graded although it averaged 10% in the last 10 km. The traffic was not a ... Read More
Aosta: A Well Earned Rest Day
Ruth: It was time for a rest day and Aosta is a perfect place to spend it. We are staying at the lovely Narbussion B&B ... Read More
Aosta Valley: Castles and the Devil’s own Bridge
Ruth: The Aosta valley is a beautiful, lush area ringed by some of the highest peaks in the Alps. It is also ... Read More
Cavaglia – Vercelli: Che Dio Ci Aiuti
One thousand year old crucifix in the Cathedral in Vercelli.In preparation for this trip Gord and I started watching the popular Italian sitcom, Che Dio ... Read More
The Po Valley Pavia to Piacenza: Bethlehem- No room at the Inn
Ruth: 85 km with the additional 10 added in.Crossing the Po RiverThe very very flat Po Valley.My needs are simple and, I suspect, not that ... Read More
Piacenza to Fidenza: Signs Showing us the Way
I think we might actually make it to Rome. The signs are certainly indicating that we are going the right way. Perhaps the oldest surviving ... Read More