Hike to Vallée du Laudon
Earlier this spring, I went on a hike to Vallée du Laudon, an area in the Bauges mountains located between Montagne d’Entrevernes and Semnoz, above Saint-Jorioz.
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Hike to Mont Orchez, Chapelle Saint-Innocent & Cascade de l'Englennaz
Earlier this spring, I went on a hike to Mont Orchez, in the Chablais mountains above Cluses. I also visited Cascade de l’Englennaz, a waterfall in Cluses.
Hike around Pointe de Chenevier
In early spring, I went on a hike around Pointe de Chenevier, a mountain opposite Pointe de la Rochette on the other side of Col de la Forclaz.
Ruins of Château de Chaumont
The Château de Chaumont is a former castle located in the village of Chaumont in Haute-Savoie, below Le Vuache. It was built starting in the 12th century and was razed by the French in the 17th century. These days, only a few fragments of walls remain, but the hill it was built on is now a park that offers a great view on the plain below and the surrounding mountains. In very clear days, it is even possible to see the Mont Blanc.
Hike to Le Vuache
Earlier this spring, I went on hike to Le Vuache, a mountain in the Jura located on the other side of the Rhône from Fort l’Ecluse.
Hike to Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Rochers des Moillats & Ermitage de Saint-Germain
At the beginning of spring, I went on a hike on the east side of Lake Annecy: Starting at the lake in Menthon-Saint-Bernard, I walked to the castle (Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard), then below the Rochers de Moillats and, finally, visited the Ermitage de Saint-Germain on the way down to Talloires.
Camino de Santiago / Via Gebennensis: Walk from Col du Mont Sion to Frangy
At the end of winter, I walked on the Via Gebennensis from Col du Mont Sion to Frangy, continuing the Camino de Santiago where I had left off the last time.
Hike to Tête de la Mandallaz & Lac de La Balme-de-Sillingy
At the beginning of spring, I went on a hike to Tête de la Mandallaz and Lac de La Balme-de-Sillingy, north of Annecy.
La Roche-sur-Foron
La Roche-sur-Foron is a town in Haute-Savoie, located between Annecy and Annemasse. It used to be the capital of the County of Geneva in earlier medieval times, until it was moved to Annecy. I went there on a day trip at the beginning of Spring: I walked around the medieval town and in the nature around it.
Hike to Mont Baret
At the beginning of spring, I went on a hike to Mont Baret, a mountain located on the north-east of Lake Annecy, between Mont Veyrier and Col de Bluffy.