Description
A varied walking holiday between Annecy and Chamonix.
Southern Haute Savoie offers lakes, waterfalls, limestone ridges and valleys with small Alpine towns. This guide makes it easier to put together a holiday with different types of day walks. It covers a different part of the region than the northern volume, and the two books complement each other when exploring a larger area.
30 half-day and full-day walks.
The selection covers six areas, including Vallée de l’Arve, Haut Giffre, Aravis, Plateau de la Borne and Lake Annecy. The route descriptions include walks around Samoëns, Sixt, La Clusaz and Thônes. Maps and information on distance, elevation gain and grading provide a good basis for comparing options before setting out.
More to see along the trails.
La Tournette, mountain lakes and waterfalls show how varied the region is. The guide provides background on nature and history, along with practical help choosing a base, transport and accommodation. It can be used for a stay by a single lake or valley, or for a trip with several overnight stops.
Who is this book suitable for?
The routes range from easier walks to demanding mountain days. Some have exposed sections and require confidence with heights. Spring, summer and autumn each offer different opportunities, but snow can linger at altitude. Choose your walk based on both grading and current conditions, especially early in the season.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has been publishing guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes these compact books on walking, trekking and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Janette Norton, Alan Norton and Pamela Harris. English language. 272 pages. Third edition, published in 2017. ISBN 9781852848118.
