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Hike to Col de Tamié: From Faverges to Albertville
In the fall of last year, I went on a hike from Faverges to Albertville through Col de Tamié.
Hike along the Fier river in Thônes: Betwen Pont de Morette & Pont Romain des Clefs
In the fall of last year, I went on a hike along the Fier river in Thônes: I walked upstream from Pont de Morette to Pont Romain des Clefs.
Susa
While staying in Turin, I also made a short trip to Susa, a town located towards the border with France. Susa is right below the mountains so it was a nice change of scenery from the city. During Roman and medieval times, the town was the main entry point into Italy from France and still has many ancient historical buildings.
I went there early in the morning, taking one of the frequent trains running from Porta Nuova in Turin, and strolled around for a few hours.
Dome Observatory of Basilica di Superga
Basilica di Superga is an 18th-century church located at the top of the Superga hill above Turin. Its Royal Crypt is the burial place of the Savoy family (although earlier members were buried at the Hautecombe Abbey near Chambéry). The Basilica also has a dome with an outside observatory that offers a great view on Turin and the Alps.
Hike around Tête de la Cicle: Col du Joly, Col de la Cicle & Col de la Fenêtre
Last fall, I went on a walk around Tête de la Cicle, in the Beaufortain mountains near Mont Blanc: I started at Col du Joly and walked through Col de la Cicle and Col de la Fenêtre, two passes on opposite sides of Tête de la Cicle.
Hike to Mont Cornillon: From Ugine to Albertville
Last fall, starting in Ugine, I went on a hike to Mont Cornillon, a smaller mountain in the Beaufortain, then went down towards Albertville.
Hike to Crêt de Chambellon & Source du Biel (Faverges)
Last fall, I went on a hike in Faverges, south of Lake Annecy: I walked up to the summit of Crêt de Chambellon, a small mountain that overlooks the town, then walked along the Eau Morte river, making a detour to the Source du Biel, which used to provide drinking water to Faverges.
Fox & Chamois in Mont Veyrier
I met this fox today, while walking on a trail in the forest below Mont Veyrier. It didn’t seem too afraid.