Browsing the "Alpes" Tag

Choranche Cave

13 August 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre

A hike to the Choranche cave is a must for nature lovers and lovers of spectacular scenery. Located in the heart of the Vercors Regional Nature Park, this excursion takes you

Becca Pouegnenta via Lago d’Arpy and Lago di Pietra Rossa

11 August 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Becca Pouegnenta, nestling in the heart of the Aosta Valley, is a must-see hiking destination for nature lovers and mountain enthusiasts. Although relatively unknown, this summit offers

Lac du Fond is one of Valgrisenche's hidden gems. It certainly has to be earned, but the effort involved is well worth it. The path is quite steep and shady at first The path is quite steep and shady at first, but then reveals torrents and waterfalls at every bend. The route then continues over a large, gently

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Plateau de Vérossaz and Grotte aux fées

30 July 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre

I propose an enchanting natural getaway to the Plateau de Vérossaz and the Grotte aux Fées. Nestling in the heart of the Chablais region, the Plateau de Vérossaz offers breathtaking views over the Rhône Valley. This loop hike

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Lac Lioson And Pic Chaussy

17 July 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Lac Lioson and Pic Chaussy in the commune of Ormont-Dessous are two not-to-be-missed peaks in the Chablais region of Vaud. This is an out-and-back hike, the aim of which is first to reach a magnificent little lake nestling between the peaks of the Chablais vaudois

Intermediate

Tête du Torraz and Christomet

12 July 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Tête du Torraz is a mountain in Savoie with a peak of 1930 m, well known to regular visitors to the Giettaz ski area. The hike I'm proposing here is a loop that takes in the peaks of the Tête du Torraz mountain, namely Tête du Petit Torraz

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The 5 Best Hikes in Haute-Savoie

29 August 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre

At the heart of the majestic French Alps, Haute-Savoie is a treasure trove for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Its

Intermediate

Pointe de Mandallaz (or Trois Aiguilles)

30 July 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Pointe de Mandallaz (also known as the Trois Aiguilles) is located in the south-western part of the Aravis mountain range and rises to 2277m. Less well known than some of its neighbours, such as Mont Charvin

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Lac de Roy

23 July 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre

I propose here a family walk that will allow you to discover the Alpine meadows of Sommand and Praz-de-lys, as well as of the pretty Lac de Roy. This outing is very easy, since almost flat and short, and will delight young and old alike. The lake is the starting point of several hiking trails, including Pic

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Croix de la Frête

10 July 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Croix de la Frête is a summit (actually, a shoulder of Montagne de Commune) in the Haut-Giffre massif. Although it is much less well-known than Mont Buet or Cheval Blanc, which are situated further up the mountain, Croix de la Frête is still an interesting itinerary because of the panoramic views