Since I knew this stage was easy in terms of effort, I decided to take my time, have more breaks, walk slower…

… and enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding me.

As I arrived in Champex Lac, I first stopped for coffee and pie at a bar along the lake, and then resupplied for food at the supermarket. I initially planned to stay at the camping of Champex Lac, but I decided last minute to continue hiking to the Relais d’Arpette, in order to get closer to the pass I wanted to tackle the next day, the Fenêtre d’Arpette.

At the Relais d’Arpette, I shared a lovely dinner of cheese fondue with my new trail friends, and we decided to tackle the Fenêtre d’Arpette together the next day.