I arrived at Alpe Plane at lot earlier than expected. The walk wasn't as long and tough as I thought. I walked only four and a half hours, climbed 1100m and went down 880m. My highest point was Col Clapis at 2851m. Alpe Plane is a real alpe with real "margaros" (three men with their front teeth missing), 150 cows, goats, pigs, dogs and cats. It is very simple, very "real" and I prefer it a lot to a place like rifugio Troncea, even though they are nice there and you get everything you need. It feels a bit awkward being the only guest and also a woman, but they treat me well and gave me some of their pasta they were about to eat when I arrived.