First, an excellent spread for breakfast, including eggs cooked to order. Back across the Roman bridge, and out of the town. After a steep, rocky climb early on (which was fine coz it was early and we were energised by our fabulous breakfast) we arrived at the panoramic outlook of the church of San Rocco.
Today was a day dominated by pathways through villages and grape vines. We could see at one high point how we were leaving behind the mountains, with just a few more hills to go, and then the plains visible before us. DC gave the mountains an animated farewell.
We arrived in one village just as the church bells rang out for midday and soon after found a spot under a tree (turned out to be walnut tree! – DC is allergic) for lunch, where we sat and watched a rock climber making his way up a cliff.
In the afternoon, there were more ups and downs and rocky path underfoot as we continued on, following a beautiful pathway between and under grape vines, and later on weaving through large rocks, of course with more castles dotting the landscape.
About 16 kms and 6 hours after setting out, we arrive in Borgo Franco d’Ivrea. Ivrea is still another 6-7 kms away, but we had had enough and (eventually) boarded a bus for Ivrea.
Two nights booked in a gorgeous apartment in the old centre – ReArduinoIvrea.
Richo and DC 