Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 walks in the northern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps south of Lake Geneva, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Routes range from 7 to 14km (4–9 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.
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1:50,000 maps are included for each route
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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: South is also available
Table of ContentsMap 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 Sal#xe8;ve and Vuache 1 Gorges du Sal#xe8;ve 2 Balcon du Sal#xe8;ve 3 Grand Piton 4 Pointe du Plan 5 Boucle de l'Iselet 6 Le Vuache Vall#xe9;e Verte 7 Signal des Voirons 8 Mont de Vouan 9 Pointe de Miribel 10 Montagne d'Hirmentaz 11 Mont Forchat Vall#xe9;e du Brevon 12 Mont d'Hermone 13 Rocher de Nifflon 14 Pointe de la Gay 15 Pointe de la Chalune 16 Haute Pointe 17 Pointe d'Uble Pre-Alpes du L#xe9;man 18 Pic des M#xe9;mises 19 Pic Bor#xe9; 20 Dent d'Oche Val d'Abondance 21 Cornettes de Bise 22 Lac d'Arvouin 23 Autour du Mont Chauff#xe9; 24 Roc de Taveneuse 25 Mont de Grange 26 Pointe des Mattes 27 Le Morclan Val de Morzine 28 Col de Ch#xe9;sery 29 Pointe de Ressachaux 30 Col de Cou Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Glossary of useful French words
