Published on 9 September 2018 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Boka Waterfall (or Slap Boka in Slovenian), with its 139 metres, is the highest waterfall in Slovenia and is located upstream from the river Soča (also called Isonzo). The waterfall begins at a karst spring and has two levels: a first stage 106 metres high and 18 metres wide, as well as a ... Read More →
Published on 5 September 2018 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the south of Switzerland, in the canton of Valais, the Aletsch glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001, the Aletsch glacier will not leave the hiker indifferent in view of its characteristics : 81.7 km2 of surface, 22.6 km in length, 900 m in... Read More →
Published on 31 July 2018 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the Val d’Anniviers in the heart of the Valais, under the imposing Pigne de la Lé, the Col du Pigne is the subject of a hike that will surely remain in the memory of the walker in search of breathtaking landscapes. The route starts at the Moiry Dam at 2250 m above the village of Grimentz... Read More →
Published on 25 June 2018 | by Pierre-Alexandre
A great classic of the Massif des Bornes, Mont Veyrier is a summit that never ceases to impress walkers who come to walk on its slopes. Overlooking the village of Veyrier-du-Lac, Mont Veyrier is a magnificent belvedere on Lake Annecy, the Semnoz, as well as the peaks of the Aravis... Read More →
Published on 15 October 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Pointe de Tréchauffé is a summit of Chablais, which rises to 1627 m above sea level, and is the subject of a magnificent hike in the heart of the Aulps Valley. The route I propose describes a loop starting above the Chalets de Tréchauffé... Read More →
Published on 14 October 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the municipality of Viuz-en-Sallaz, the Mont Vouan site includes a group of seven millstones (i. e. millstone quarries) classified as historical monuments on 11 March 2009. Exploited from the late Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, these milling mills bear witness... Read More →
Published on 13 October 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Salève is an emblematic summit of Haute-Savoie and the Geneva Basin, offering the walker a panorama of choice on the vast majority of the peaks of the region, as well as on Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva. A quick look at the map shows that several hiking routes are possible in order to climb... Read More →
Published on 1 October 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Despite its low altitude, Mont Forchat, located in the heart of the Vallée Verte, allows you to discover the whole of Chablais Massif and offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc Massif. ... Read More →
Published on 28 September 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Aiguille de Varan is one of the main peaks of the Sallanches Valley, offering a magnificent view of the Mont Blanc Massif on one side and the Aravis Range on the other. I propose not to climb it, but to walk to the Refuge de Varan at its base. The itinerary begins at the Plateau d'Assy. A variant... Read More →
Published on 5 September 2017 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Sixt Fer à Cheval is an immense corrie of 2 km in diameter delimited by imposing limestone cliffs from which spring many waterfalls. There are twelve in the summer, but it is in fact about thirty of these waterfalls that one can admire in the spring when the snow melts. The Fer à Cheval is a nature... Read More →
Pierre-Alexandre on Mont Buet: “You can indeed attempt to ascend via Samoëns. The starting point is located in Salvagny, south of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. From there,…” Sep 20, 16:23
on Mont Buet: “Thanks for the answer. One more question - is there any place/trail at Samoens where I could ascend and…” Sep 20, 13:29 on Mont Buet: “Hi, Yes, it's indeed possible to climb Mont Buet in late April. Nonetheless, there's still a lot of snow on…” Sep 20, 09:21 on Mont Buet: “Hi! How about ascending Mont Buet in late April? Is it safe? Is it even possible? I suppose there…” Sep 19, 20:10 on Lac Blanc: “Hi, Yes, there are signs all along the way. You won't get lost for sure ;-)” Aug 15, 22:34
