Wow. First time my legs have felt tired in the morning.

I think people misunderstand my intentions. I am still entering the Alps, just from the south and around the middle. There's a road that pretty much goes straight north to Takayama.

My original plan was to come from the south west tip and work my way up and down the Alps to Takayama. Pretty crazy really.

I decided it wasn't a challenge to take a route that I'd walk more than bike. The idea is to cycle lots not push!