Walking in the Haute Savoie, south-east France: South
Walking in the Haute Savoie: South
Book 2: Annecy-Chamonix (Faucigny/Haut Giffre, Aravais/Borne) by Janette Norton
Second volume of 2 guide to walking in the Haute Savoie. 30 walks in the area between Chamonix and Annecy, the most popular location for British visitors to the French Alps, with ascents in the Faucigny/Haut Giffre region (overlooking Chamonix), Cluses, the Samöens/Sixt areas, plus the Aravais/Bourne region around Annecy. More...
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Seasons
June to October. Late snow may affect walking in May and June, and huts close in mid-September.Centres
Samöens and Sixt near Chamonix, La Clusaz, Thônes, AnnecyDifficulty
Straightforward alpine walking, these are half- to full-day routes, with few problems. Sterner Read More... than Haute Savoie North.Must See
Views to Mont Blanc, Lac Annecy from above on a clear day, alpine flowers and wildlife in Read More... unfrequented alps.Map Key
Summary map: Haute Savoie Area
Summary Map: Walk Locations in Faucigny/Haut Giffre, Aravis/Borne
Preface
INTRODUCTION
Walking in the Haute Savoie
Using the Guide
Some Important Walking Rules
How to Get There
When to Go
Equipment and Clothing
Accommodation and Refuges
Savoyard Food and Drink
Flowers and Butterflies
Wildlife
A Short History of the Haute Savoie
The Regions of the Haute Savoie
Faucigny/Haut Giffre Region
Overlooking Chamonix Valley
1 The Plateau d’Assy
2 Refuge du Moëde d’Anterne
Overlooking Cluses
3 Pointe de Chevran
Samoëns/Sixt Area
4 Lac de Vogealle
5 Lac de Gers
6 Lac d’Anterne/Refuge de Sales
7 Chalets de Criou
8 Tête de Bostan
Taninges/Praz de Lys Area
9 Pointe de Marcelly
10 Pointe d’Uble
11 La Haute Pointe
Near St-Jeoire
12 Pointe des Brasses
13 Le Môle
Aravis/Borne Region
La Clusaz Area
14 Boucle des Confins
15 Le Trou de la Mouche
16 Le Circuit des Annes
17 Boucle du Lac de Lessy
18 Boucle de St-Jean-de-Sixt
Thônes Area
19 La Pointe d’Orsière
20 Tour de la Tulle
21 Tour de Sulens
22 Tour de l’Aiguille de la Tournette
23 Boucle des Tervelles
Near La Roche-sur-Foron
24 La Roche Parnal
25 Montagne de Sous-Dine
26 Plateau des Glières
Lake Annecy Area
27 Le Parmelan
28 Cascade d’Angon
29 La Tournette
30 Taillefer Ridge and Le Roc des Boeufs
Appendix 1 Maps used in the guide
Appendix 2 Tourist Offices and Syndicats d’Initiative
Appendix 3 Market Days
Appendix 4 Glossary of Useful French Words











