Left Albertville with a short ride on the autostrada then climb out of the valley up the Col Du Petit St. Bernard (2188m). Beautiful scenary on the way up, quick photo shoot. Departure into Italy and down the valley for a coffee stop. Change in architecture from France. Short climp up through Italian villages with a stop at Verrayes. A lunch stop for beautiful Italian salad and pasta before yet another climb thrigh some more villages.

Stop overnight in Valdengo at a wonderful Italian B&B, with another fantastic meal of antipasto, bbq meat and hot chocolate mousse. Accompanied by beautiful Italian wine.

No dieting on the trip.