Walking in the Haute Savoie: North First volume of a 2-part guide to walking in the Haute Savoie in the French Alps. This guidebook covers the area south of Lake Geneva to the Swiss border including Salève, Chablais and the Vallée Verte, with Evian and Morzine among places to stay. 30 walks include local summits and ridges, but generally straightforward terrain. Seasons Spring and summer, when the snow has melted and the slopes are bright with alpine flowers; autumn, when the leaves are changing, or even winter for some of the lower walks Centres Evian-les-Bains, Morzine, Abondance, Châtel, St-Julien-en-Genevois, Bellevaux, Boège, Habère-Poche Difficulty 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 the few graded difficult have some exposed sections, often protected by cables, and need a head for heights Must See Major peaks: Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Dent d'Oche, Pic Boré Lakes: Geneva, Arvouin, Tavaneuse Cols: Cheséry, Cou, Brétolet Historical attractions: medieval abbeys; numerous small chapels, shrines, stations of the cross and statues on mountain tops; smugglers routes over the French-Swiss border cols Nature reserves; bird migratory routes Geological features: limestone cliffs, gorges and caves (Salève); fault-line and microclimate (Vuache) A 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. 1:50,000 maps are included for each route 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 ISBN 9781852848101 Availability Published Published 6 Nov 2017 Edition Third Pages 264 Size 17.20 x 11.60 x 1.50cm Weight 290g CONTENTS Map 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 Salève and Vuache Walk 1 Gorges du Salève Walk 2 Balcon du Salève Walk 3 Grand Piton Walk 4 Pointe du Plan Walk 5 Boucle de l’Iselet Walk 6 Le Vuache Vallée Verte Walk 7 Signal des Voirons Walk 8 Mont de Vouan Walk 9 Pointe de Miribel Walk 10 Montagne d’Hirmentaz Walk 11 Mont Forchat Vallée du Brevon Walk 12 Mont d’Hermone Walk 13 Rocher de Nifflon Walk 14 Pointe de la Gay Walk 15 Pointe de Chalune Walk 16 Haute Pointe Walk 17 Pointe d’Uble Pré-Alpes du Léman Walk 18 Pic des Mémises Walk 19 Pic Boré Walk 20 Dent d’Oche Val d’Abondance Walk 21 Cornettes de Bise Walk 22 Lac d’Arvouin Walk 23 Autour du Mont Chauffé Walk 24 Roc de Tavaneuse Walk 25 Mont de Grange Walk 26 Pointe des Mattes Walk 27 Le Morclan Val de Morzine Walk 28 Col de Chésery Walk 29 Pointe de Ressachaux Walk 30 Col de Cou Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Glossary of useful French words
Walking in the Haute Savoie: North - 30 Day Walks
Discover the dramatic scenery of the French Alps south of Lake Geneva with this guidebook, featuring 30 half to full-day routes.
Features
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Diverse Walks – 30 routes ranging from 7 to 14km, graded from easy to difficult.
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Scenic Valleys – Includes walks in Salève, Chablais, and the Vallée Verte.
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Year-Round Accessibility – Best in spring and summer, with some lower walks suitable in winter.
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Historical and Natural Highlights – Peaks, lakes, cols, historical sites, and nature reserves.
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Practical Information – Detailed notes on planning, accommodation, transport, and more.
