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.
haute-savoie
Hike to L'Arolette, Tête de Balme & Glacier du Tour
Last fall, I went back to Chamonix, in the Balme-Vallorcine area: I walked up L’Arollette and Tête de Balme (which are mountains in Switzerland) then took a trail down along Glacier du Tour.
Hike to Col du Brévent, Planpraz & La Flégère
Near the end of summer, I went back to Chamonix: Starting from the summit of Le Brévent, I went down to Col du Brévent and Planpraz then walked to La Flégère.
Église de Notre-Dame de la Gorge
The Église de Notre-Dame de la Gorge is a catholic church in Les Contamines-Montjoie, located at the back of Val Montjoie on the path of the GR Tour du Mont Blanc trail. There has been a church on the site since the 11th century but the current building dates from the beginning of the 18th century.
Hike to Col de la Fenêtre & Lacs Jovet
Last summer, I went on a hike above Les Contamines-Montjoie near Mont Blanc: I passed through Col de la Fenêtre on the way to Lacs Jovet.
Hike to Désert de Platé (Summer 2019): Grandes Platières, Chalets de Sales, Les Laouchets
Last summer, I went back to Désert de Platé, this time starting from the Flaine ski resort and walking a loop through Grandes Platières, Chalets de Sales and the Laouchet lakes.
Hike to Tête du Parmelan (Summer 2019)
Last summer, I went on a hike to Tête du Parmelan, in the Bornes mountains above Annecy.
Bonneville
When I visited the Château des Sires de Faucigny in Bonneville last summer, I also took the opportunity to walk around the town and crossed the Arve river a couple of times.
Château des Sires de Faucigny (Bonneville)
The Château des Sires de Faucigny is a medieval castle in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie. I went there after visiting the Tour des Comtes de Genève in La Roche-sur-Foron nearby. It was built in the 13th century to serve as the seat of the Lords of Faucigny. The castle then passed under the control of the house of Savoie and became a jail until the 20th century. It was recently renovated and opened to the public for the first time this year. The two large towers, the rampart between them and the courtyard can be visited. Entrance is free.
Tour des Comtes de Genève (La Roche-sur-Foron)
The Tour des Comtes de Genève (Tower of the Counts of Geneva) is a medieval tower located in La Roche-sur-Foron, near Annecy. The tower is built at the top of the large rock (roche in French) that gave its name to the town. During medieval times, it was actually the keep of a castle belonging to the Counts of Geneva, who had made the town their capital, before they moved it to Annecy. The castle was destroyed a long time ago but nowadays, the tower remains and can be visited at a cost of €2. There is a great view at the top.