About Pierre-Alexandre
30 ans, fondateur et webmaster de Randos-MontBlanc. Suivez-moi sur @pierrealexphotography
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
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
6 April 2024 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Gorges du Pont Diable are a magnificent site where you can admire how water has eroded the rock over thousands of years. The result is spectacular
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
14 August 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the heart of the Fiz Massif between the Désert de Platé to the west and the Rocher des Fiz dominating Lac d’Anterne to the east, Chalets de Sales, set in the plain of the Grand Pré, constitute a tiny haven of tranquility that will delight the hiker
11 August 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the Val d'Aosta near Courmayeur, Lake Licony is one of the largest natural lakes in the region. Nestling in a basin, the changing colours in the sunlight transform Lake Licony into a veritable jewel. The route I propose continues to the Col de Licony,
31 July 2023 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Lac de Peyre is a small mid-altitude lake in the heart of the Bornes massif. Lac de Peyre is an interesting site for observing the local fauna, which includes marmots, which are hard to spot, and ibex. Unfortunately, the latter were slaughtered in a shameless manner in October 2015 due to an
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
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
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
27 December 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Veritable balcony overlooking the Arve Valley, Pointe d’Andey is an ideal objective for an outing in the beginning of the season when the snow forbids escapades on higher mountains. Its location allows a dominating overlook on all the surrounding peaks, particularly on Bargy Massif
30 October 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located at the end of Lake Geneva in the heart of Chablais, Le Grammont is part of these walks whose memory remains the most predominant as the landscapes discovered are grandiose. Passing first by the picturesque Lake Taney, the route then rises towards the Col des Crosses