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Day 7 - Arolla to La Sage

Start: Arolla, Switzerland - Hôtel du Pigne End: La Sage, Switzerland - Hôtel de la Sage Distance: 7.63 miles Elevation Gain: 1,745 feet Elevation Loss: 2,800 feet Link: Strava data

We got a later start on this day because we thought it was going to be a fairly chill day. About 0.5 miles into the hike I realized that my water hose spout had broken, so we turned back for the town sport store and luckily were able to buy a new one.

Leaving Arolla very excited about my new spout!

Woman smiling in mountains

The hike was a bit harder than expected with lots of rocky, rolling hills.

Flower in a field

We made it to Lac Bleu, which was busy with day hikers and very beautiful. We hiked down into la Gouille for pasta and risotto, meals that were a staple for us on the hike.

Lake with bright blue water Man next to sign in front of lake Man and woman in front of blue lake and mountains

The views were incredible.

Panoramic view of lake and mountains

We hiked down and then up to La Sage, where we saw a cute outdoor sauna that would be a dream! (next to Grant’s hiking poles)

Man and woman in front of small town and mountains

We made it to Hôtel de La Sage and the dining room had incredible views.

Woman walking to hotel Dining room with many windows and field views

It was nice to have an Aperol spritz to relax after the day.

Aperol spritz and beer cheersing

Our room for the night was very cozy (nowhere to dry laundry that night!) and Grant was taller than the door and his head grazed the ceiling, but it was very cute.

Man next to door that's shorter than him