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Insider’s Guide
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To do
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The variety of landscapes is amazing thanks to the
largest Natural Reserve of the Department at Sixt Fer
à Cheval, several lakes at altitude, numerous
waterfalls (more than 30), glaciers at the bottom of
the valley, great alpine pastures, and marvellous
forests. With many chairlifts and cable cars running
throughout the summer, access is as easy as you want
it to be!
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Ice grotto
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Annecy
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Mont-Blanc tramway
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Sightseeing
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‘Aiguille du Midi’ – at
12,000ft, the most spectacular peak in the Alps
via the cable car from Chamonix.
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Mont-Blanc Tramway journey to ‘Le Nid
d’Aigle’ - on the edge of the Mont
Blanc glaciers.
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The stunning ‘Mer de Glace’ –
France’s largest glacier - reached on the
original 1908 Montenvers train from Chamonix,
then by cable car to the ice grotto, permanent
exhibition of wildlife, and Crystal gallery
hollowed out of the rock face.
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Annecy
– the French Venice – its old town
centre is intersected by small canals and
flower decked quays. The 12 century Palais de
l’Isle is an island fortress in the River
Thiou which was once a prison has splendid vews
of the old town.
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Lake Geneva – Half French half Swiss, is
the largest lake in Europe at 72km long and
14km wide.
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La Roche sur Foron – 25k west of the
Grand Massif, an ancient city overlooking the
lower Arve valley. Lively markets take place
regularly, tours of the medieval town take in
the charming houses with carved facades and
arched mullioned windows, the Tower which is
the only remains of the castle, and the Eglise
St Jean Baptiste with its onion shaped steeple.
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Yvoire – Situated on the shores of Lake
Geneva, classed as one of the most beautiful
villages in France, it has retained its
medieval character and parts of its
14th Century fortifications. The
Jardin des Cinq Sens (garden of 5 senses) is
the former kitchen garden of the castle now a
magnificent display of plants to tantalise all
5 senses. The Vivarium displays 70 different
species of reptiles from 5 continents to
observe their ecological roles.
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Food
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Apart from the ubiquitous Fondue, discover the tomme
de Savoie and raclette cheeses, the famous Magland
sausage produced in the same way for centuries from
100% natural products, and try the local honey and
Savoie apples. “Les Gorges des Tines” in
Sixt and “De Ballancy” at La Frasse, near
les Carroz, are specially recommended for their
cheeses. ‘Le Farçon’, a potato
dish with an interesting mix of bacon, raisins and
prunes, should be tried with a local Mondeuse wine.
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For more information:
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Rhone Alpes Tourist Office
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Savoie Haute-Savoie
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To book call 0844 576 0170 or
summer@peakretreats.co.uk
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