Because of too much snow on the intended route, the we have settled on a route a little lower down, along the Jura Ridgeway, from Ste.- Croix, a place familiar to anyone who has been on one of our more recent "Creux du Van" hikes.
The route was a little over 30Km in all, with about 20Km done on the Saturday, continuing on to Vallorbe as there was no accomodation available at Ballaigue.
Joining us this year were Joris (and Bailey the Retriever), Peter (allergic to dogs!), Steve, Tim, Norval and Alan who was on his last hike before relocating to Poland.
Far from any snow here, we had exceptionally sunny weather, with beautiful views all round.
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Sweet Dreams!