How long is a taxi from Annecy to Lauterbrunnen? To travel from Annecy to Lauterbrunnen, you have several options: By Car, about 265 km, approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, depending on traffic and border crossings. The most common route from Annecy to Lauterbrunnen is to take the A41 toward Geneva, then the A1 through […]
Best way to get from Megève to Annecy? To drive from Annecy to Megève, the most direct route is via the highway, which takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions. The driving distance is approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles). If you prefer a more scenic route from Annecy to Megève, you can take a
The Roselend Dam and Lake: A Marvel of Engineering and Natural Beauty Roselend is nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the Roselend Dam and its eponymous lake stand as a testament to both human ingenuity and the breathtaking beauty of nature. Located in the Beaufortain massif, home of the delicious Beaufort cheese in
Last fall, we went on a Vanoise road Trip for the week end! The Vanoise National Park, France’s first national park, lies in the heart of the French Alps. Known for its stunning alpine landscapes, the Vanoise road trip features rugged peaks, glaciers, and lush valleys. Home to ibex, chamois, and marmots, it’s a
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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Glières The Glières Plateau is a limestone plateau in the Bornes Massif. Distant from La Roche-sur-Foron and Thorens-Glières by 29 km and 15 km respectively, it is located around the communes of Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières and Thorens-Glières. In the Francoprovençal language, glière means a rocky and sandy plateau without rivers. In the local speech, the word
Mont-Blanc Chamonix Mont-Blanc, the internationally famous Capital of Skiing and Mountaineering, is also, and above all, a multi-faceted ski resort. From Chamonix, take the cable car over the forest to reach the Plan de l’Aiguille (2317 m). Admire the Glacier des Bossons, the Mont-Blanc, the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then
Semnoz The Semnoz is Anneciens’s big garden and playground only 30 min away. I learned nordic skiing there, went on summer camp, picked up mushrooms, did snow walking, pik niked, hiked… Semnoz belongs to the Bauges Massif, it is 16 km long and Crêt du Châtillon is 1699 m high. From the top of
Le Col des Aravis is a mountain pass between La Clusaz in Haute-Savoie and La Giettaz in Savoie. You can reach le col des Aravis by using the road D 909 and is 1 486 m high. Often used during the Tour de France and loved by the cyclists and bikers. Col des Aravis and
