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Walking in the Haute Savoie: South
30 day walks - Annecy, Vallée de l'Arve, Samoëns and the Chaîne des Aravis
ISBN
9781852848118
Availability
Published
Published
9 Jun 2017
Reprinted
25 Jul 2024
Edition
Third
Pages
272
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.55cm
Weight
300g
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Second volume of a 2-part guide to walking in the Haute Savoie in the French Alps. This guidebook describes 30 half to full-day routes in the area between Chamonix and Annecy. Walks are located near Samoëns, Sixt, La Clusaz, Thônes, la Roche-sur-Foron and Lake Annecy. Includes Chaîne des Aravis, Plateau de la Borne and Haut Giffre.
Seasons
Spring and summer, when the snow has melted and the slopes are bright with alpine flowers. Autumn, when the leaves are changing, and even winter for some of the lower walksCentres
Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d'Assy, Samoëns, Sixt, Sallanches, Thônes, la Roche-sur-ForonDifficulty
A variety of routes of differing length and height gain, suitable for most abilities, graded from easy to difficult. None require special equipment or expertise, but those graded difficult have some exposed sections, often protected by cables, and need a head for heightsMust See
Major peaks: Tournette, Tête de Boston, Parmelan, Môle Lakes: Annecy, Anterne, Vogealle, Gers, Lessy, Bénit, and numerous small mountain lakes Historical attractions: in the footsteps of English alpinist Alfred Wills, French Resistance monuments, monasteries, mountain chapels and shrines Geological features: dramatic waterfalls and limestone pavements Nature reserves, alpine gardens, bird migratory routesISBN
9781852848118
Availability
Published
Published
9 Jun 2017
Reprinted
25 Jul 2024
Edition
Third
Pages
272
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.55cm
Weight
300g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Routes range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3–8 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.
- 1:50,000 maps are included for each route
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, accommodation and transport
- Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie: North is also available
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Map key
Location of Walks
Preface
Introduction
A short history of the Haute Savoie
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
Getting there
When to go
Accommodation
Savoyard food and drink
What to take
Waymarking
Maps
Safety
Using this guide
Vallée de l’Arve
Walk 1 Le Môle
Walk 2 Pointe de Marcelly
Walk 3 Tour de Chevran
Walk 4 Plateau d’Assy
Walk 5 Refuge de Moëde-Anterne
Vallée du Haut Giffre
Walk 6 Lac d’Anterne et le Dérochoir
Walk 7 Lac de Gers
Walk 8 Lac de la Vogealle
Walk 9 Tête de Bostan
Walk 10 Chalets de Criou
Chaîne des Aravis: Nord
Walk 11 Lac Bénit
Walk 12 Boucle des Confins
Walk 13 Trou de la Mouche
Walk 14 Circuit des Annes
Walk 15 Arête des Saix
Walk 16 Boucle du Lac de Lessy
Walk 17 Boucle de St-Jean-de-Sixt
Chaîne des Aravis: Sud
Walk 18 Pointe d’Orsière
Walk 19 Tour de La Tulle
Walk 20 Tour du Sulens
Walk 21 Tour de l’Aiguille de la Tournette
Walk 22 Boucle des Tervelles
Plateau de la Borne
Walk 23 Roche Parnal
Walk 24 Montagne de Sous-Dîne
Walk 25 Plateau des Glières
Walk 26 Le Parmelan
Lac d’Annecy
Walk 27 La Tournette
Walk 28 Cascades d’Angon
Walk 29 Crête du Taillefer
Walk 30 Montagne d’Entrevernes
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful information
Appendix C Glossary of useful French words
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Updates
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We are always grateful to readers for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground. If you would like to send some information to us then please use our contact form. They will be published here following review by the author(s).
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By Janette Norton
Janette Norton lived in France, near Geneva, for over 30 years with her physicist husband, Alan, raising four children and working in the marketing field. Her love of mountain walking dated from the time she was a guide in her twenties, and the proximity of the Alps and Jura to her home inspired her to continue her passion. After her children grew up, she branched out to explore other areas of France.
View author profileBy Alan Norton
Janette Norton lived in France, near Geneva, for over 30 years with her physicist husband, Alan, raising four children and working in the marketing field. Her love of mountain walking dated from the time she was a guide in her twenties, and the proximity of the Alps and Jura to her home inspired her to continue her passion. After her children grew up, she branched out to explore other areas of France.
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