Autumn is a magical time of year here in the Alps. The mountains are once again calm from the hectic summer season, the weather is on the turn from the scorching heat of the summer, and little hints that winter is just around the corner are popping up all over the place. We particularly love this time of year as it allows us to get out and explore our local mountains and hike to places that are usually either over-run with tourists (we have nothing against tourists by the way