Wandelgids Haute Savoie South walking guide - Cicerone

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Wandelgids - Haute Savoie South walking guide - Cicerone

Productomschrijving: Een gids over wandelingen in de prachtige bergen van de Haute Savoie in Frankrijk. Deze gids beschrijft 30 circulaire routes van tussen de 7 en 20 km, die zich afspelen rond Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d'Assy, Samoëns, Sixt, Sallanches, Thônes & la Roche-sur-Foron. De routes werden gesorteerd van eenvoudig tot moeilijk. De gids is verdeeld in 6 gebieden die betrekking hebben op de Arve-vallei, de Haut Giffre vallei, de Chaîne des Aravis (Noord en Zuid), en het meer van Annecy. Naast een gedetailleerde routebeschrijving, heeft iedere wandeling een samenvatting van alles wat u moet weten voordat u eropuit trekt (afstand, tijd om te wandelen, klim, maximale hoogte, enz...

Engelse omschrijving: A guidebook of walks in the lovely Haute Savoie mountains of France. This guide describes 30 circular routes of between 7 and 20km, based around Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d'Assy, Samoëns, Sixt, Sallanches, Thônes, la Roche-sur-Foron. Graded from easy to difficult, there are walks to suit most abilities, but a few have some exposed sections and need a head for heights.

The guidebook is divided into 6 areas covering the Arve Valley, the Haut Giffre valley, the Chaîne des Aravis (north and south), Plateau de la Borne and Lake Annecy. Alongside a detailed route description and map, each walk has a summary of all you need to know before you set out (distance, time to walk, ascent, maximum altitude, grade and instructions for accessing the start). There is advice on travel, accommodation and equipment, as well as information about local wildlife and Savoyard food and drink, and a glossary of useful French words.

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 walks.
Centres:
Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d'Assy, Samoëns, Sixt, Sallanches, Thônes, la Roche-sur-Foron.
Difficulty:
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 heights.
Must 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 routes.

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