It was an impressive drive from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval to Allevard les Bains. We descended past the foot of Mont Blanc, then climbed back up through the ski resort of Megeve, skirting the Bauges Regional Natural Park. Being a complete child, however, my favourite landmark was Bastard Automobiles in Sallanches. Sadly, much like when I saw a busContinue reading “Unlucky Al-levard!”
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Wednesday – Woofs & Waterfalls!
Freddie Mercury on Wet Weather Camping; Yoda on Cowardice & FEAR; – & J-La on the Perils of a Poker Face With 30 waterfalls on the Circuit du Sixt alone, it was a matter of time before we did actually get to one! Our first waterfall came in the form of lovely, summer, mountain rain;Continue reading “Wednesday – Woofs & Waterfalls!”
Tuesday – Tines!
Gorgeous Gorges, The Marmite Mystification, plus Zen and the Art of Caravan Conservation After our 6 hour and 1,474m epic up Marvel in Morillon on Monday, we felt beautifully beaten up – tired, but happy and in need of a good stretch…! Since it was another dazzling day of full sun, we made plans. IContinue reading “Tuesday – Tines!”
Monday – Marvel, Morillon, Mutts & Mountains!
We parked at Morillon 1100 (also known as Les Esserts) and walked up one of my favourite pistes, the green run ‘Marvel’, which winds around the side of the mountain, affording spectacular views. It was a beautiful sunny day and delightful that much of the walk was in the shade. We met only people descending.Continue reading “Monday – Marvel, Morillon, Mutts & Mountains!”
World Wide Walkies 