Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix (do not pronounce the “x” please) or even “Cham”for locals is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The commune’s population of around 9 000. Chamonix is situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and most […]
Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train This post is about the Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train in Chamonix. Departing from Chamonix, this little train takes you to Montenvers 1913 m high with an amazing view on Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and Grands Jorasses. The Montenvers train is a scenic cogwheel railway that operates between Chamonix and
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Le Bistrot du Port Le Bistrot du Port in Sévrier is a lovely restaurant by the lake with a stunning view on Tournette mountain and Dents de Lanfon, 15 min by car from Annecy. It is also near the cycle path so you can also reach it safely with a bike. In the summer, they
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Grande Jeanne Park When leaving Annecy center, follow the directions to Semnoz mountain (City Hall, Marquisats round about on the right, up hill in front of Old Hospital then left at the round about) to reach Grande Jeanne Park. It is about 15 min away by car. It is free and there is a free
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Auberge du Lyonnais L’Auberge du Lyonnais is a lovely typical French restaurant in the Old Town by the canal. During the summer you can enjoy the terrasse but inside is lovely too with a fish aquarium. The Auberge is probably one of the place in the area to enjoy fish and sea dishes. It is
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Lescheraines Ponds Lescheraines Ponds and village are 30 km from Annecy, approximately 50 min drive, the most scenic route is to drive through Sévrier then up the mountain to Col de Leschaux (a favourite for cyclists). Lescheraines is the meeting point of all the valleys of the Bauges. The vibrant village has a few shops
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Montreux Montreux, Switzerland nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva Leman bay, surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking backdrop of snow covered Alps. Because of the exceptionally mild climate it is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here, thanks to the lake micro
Enjoy Refuge du Semnoz (Gruffy)! When you are on the top of the Semnoz mountain https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/semnoz/, you can park the car next to the “Courant d’Ere” restaurant and follow the path to the Refuge du Semnoz, Gruffy. You can do it any seasons, you just have to follow the signs and it will take you
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Santa Claus Village Ho ho Ho, are you ready for a magical moment and a flash back to your childhood? Santa Claus Village is located at the Mont Sion, in Andilly (5 minutes from Cruseilles and 20 minutes from Annecy and Geneva). It is open all year around. I loved this magical world and felt
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