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Mountain Hikes
Energetic one and two-day trips on trails less tramped to the top of spectacular mountains with commanding views. Learn about the regional and seasonal flora and fauna, and history of the Alps. Relax and revive in local "réfuges." Enjoy a mountain feast. Get an inside glimpse into the culture and heritage unique to the Alps. All our tours reveal magnificent scenery, brought to life with a geological explanation of the Swiss and French Alps. We stop for lunch in an alpine chalet serving typical Savoyard mountain meals. If you prefer, choose a picnic setting by a mountain stream, or rest at a fantastic vista looking out to the white and blue glaciers of MontBlanc. Our two-day tours cover longer routes and include overnight accommodation in a mountain refuge or even at a working mountain farm that dates back to the 1700’s. This tour can be taken as one large circle trip with an alpine overnight, or be based in a village hotel from which two different day trips originate. We will be more specific with our hiking tour details based on the dates you request. The trails we take are dictated by the seasons and the weather. We tailor our hikes accordingly.
2-day hike in the region of Le Giffre
Day 1: Departure from Salvagny (896m) above Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie). Ascension to the Refuge Grenairon (1974m). Overnight accommodation in the Refuge Grenairon. From the terrace of this cozy Refuge, you can admire some of the most important and famous mountain peaks both in Switzerland and France such as: Les Dents Blanches (2756m), Le Massif du Fiz (2497m), Le Grand Mont-Ruan (3040m), Le Pic de Tenneverge (2989m). Hiking time: 5-6 hours. Day 2: If the weather allows, we will hike up to a 3095m summit: Le Buet. There a stunning view of the Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks can be seen. After spending 1 hour on the ridge, we will descend via a different trail to the valley of Le Giffre. Hiking time: 5-6 hours Topics» The alpine flora in different mountain environments (forest, wild meadows, ranch land and rocky slopes). » Wildlife habitat and observation of wild mountain goats (bouquetins). » Haute Savoie mountain environment and living conditions. » Return of the wolf to the Northern French Alps. » Let’s discuss geology too! We are on the edge of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that make-up the High Alps. » High altitude hiking with a variety of terrains. |
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Description:A challenge with great views for experienced hikers