Mon., Aug 24: Swiss National Park (trek 1)

Post date: Aug 24, 2009 3:17:20 PM

Rest day today to prepare for long 18 miler tomorrow.

Drove 30 min. to Zernez (village that is the entrance to the Swiss Nat. Parki).

• Beautiful info. center. They suggested 2 primary treks (medium and long).
• Drove back to S-Chanf and entered s'ern end of park.
• Hiked 4.5 miles up the Val Trupchun to Alp Trupchun.
• 1250' gain, so very gentle and easy (5500' up to 6750').
• Avg. 3.3 mph with practically no effort (didn't break a sweat).
• Park rules: no pets, no bikes, no horses, no wandering off trail. 100% untouched. Lots of wildlife.

Stopped at local hotel for wireless to do updating. Picasa rocks!