Walking in the Haute Savoie, south-east France: South

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Information Sheet
Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
18 May 2010
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844110
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ISBN (10)
1852844116
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
280g
Pages
240
No. Maps
33
No. Photos
70
Originally Published
23 Jun 2005

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, Annecy

Difficulty

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     

WALKS
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    


 
 
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