Browsing the "Alpes" Tag

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

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

Very Easy

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

Hard

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

Intermediate

Vue sur le Val Ferret depuis le chemin menant au Refuge Bonatti

Tête Entre-Deux-Sauts via Rifugio Bonatti

17 August 2016 | by Pierre-Alexandre

The Italian slope of Mont Blanc offers some wonderful surprises for walkers accustomed to the French side of this massif. Grandes Jorasses, Mont Dolent, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey

Intermediate

Pic du Marcelly

12 September 2012 | by Pierre-Alexandre

Pic du Marcelly is the object of a magnificent hike that describes a loop starting through the pastures of Praz-de-Lys, to continue on the ridges of Pointe de la Couenasse, before ending overlooking Lac de Roy. Formerly classified as “difficult” because