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Haute Savoie (74) - Chamonix Valley
600101The hamlet of la Poya lies above le Buet on the path to the Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
600102The small café above the waterfalls and cascades at the foot of the Vallée de Bérard
600103The Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard from le Buet makes its presence known with small signs alongside th
600104Leaving the forest the path enters a beautiful moutain landscape as it climbs towards The Refuge de
600105The upper section of the Vallée de Bérard with the Refuge not too far distant
600106Looking back towards le Buet from the upper section of the Vallée de Bérard
600107The Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard is located beaneath a large rock which provides protection
600108The interior of the Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
600109A Marmot in the Vallée de Bérard
600301The Aiguilles Rouges is a rugged chain of peaks
600302Rocky terrain predominates on the route between L'Index and Chalet du Lac Blanc
600303Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles seen shortly after leaving l'Index for Lac Blanc
600304The southeastern ridge of the Aiguilles Crochues seen from the l'Index to Lac Blanc path
600305The path from l'Index to Lac Blanc traverses some excellent terrain
600306Looking back towards l'Index prior to entering the 'Réserve Naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges'
600307The Chamonix Aiguilles from the l'Index to Lac Blanc path
600308Lac Blanc is beautifully located above the Chamonix Valley
600309The upper lake at Lac Blanc provides more solitude and is missed by many visitors
600501The cablecar to the Aiguille du Midi is one of the most spectacular in the world
600502The start of the 'Grand Balcon Nord' at Plan d'Aiguille
600503The view from the 'Grand Balcon Nord' across the valley to the Aiguilles Rouges
600504Looking back along the 'Grand Balcon Nord' after starting the climb to Signal Forbes
600505The great view of the Aiguille Verte (4122 m) from the col at Signal Forbes
600506The Mer de Glace seen from the ridge above Signal Forbes
600507The Mer de Glace from Signal Forbes with the northern end of the Chamonix Aiguilles
600601Col De Balme is a well known point on the Tour du Mont Blanc at the head of Arve Valley
600602The view down the Arve Valley towards Chamonix from Chalet de Charamillon
600603The village of Le Tour has many ineteresting buildings
600701The path leaving Planpraz for Chalet de la Flégère
600702Looking back to Mont Blanc shortly after leaving Planpraz for Chalet de la Flégère
600703Footpath signs at Le Charlanon with the east ridge of the Aiguille Pourrie in the background
600704Between Le Charlanon and Chalet de la Flégère the Grand Balcon Sud bcomes more Alpine in character
600705Nearing Chalet de la Flégère the Grand Balcon Sud offers superb views across the Arve Valley
600706A retrospective view from the Grand Balcon Sud near Chalet de la Flégère
600901Climbing up from Planpraz to Col du Brévent
600902Climbing up from Planpraz to Col du Brévent
600903Col du Brévent
600904Looking northeast from the Col du Brévent
600905Rugged scenery between Col du Brévent and le Brévent
600906Rugged scenery between Col du Brévent and le Brévent
600907Looking north after the Col du Brévent
600908The ladder section below le Brévent
600909The final section to le Brévent
601001A porter taking supplies to the Refuge de Bel Lachat from le Brévent
601002Looking back from the path to le Brévent
601003The lac du Brévent lies in a superb rocky amphitheatre
601004The view down to Chamonix
601005The TMB below the Refuge de Bel Lachat
601006Refuge de Bel Lachat
601101The initial stages of the descent from the Refuge de Bel Lachat
601102The view down into the Chamonix Valley
601103Fingers of ice drop down the flanks of Mont Blanc
601104The view back to the Refuge de Bel Lachat
601105The view down into the Chamonix Valley
601106Cables and metal treads on the TMB below the Refuge de Bel Lachat
601701Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley from near Lac de Charamillon
601702Aiguille de Chardonnet and the Glacier du Tour from the path to the Refuge Albert Premier
601703Aiguille de Chardonnet and the Glacier du Tour from the path to the Refuge Albert Premier
601704Looking ahead to the moraine path leading to the Refuge Albert Premier
601705Walkers on the moraine path leading to the Refuge Albert Premier
601706Looking back towards Col de Balme
601707Nearing Refuge Albert Premier the view down the moraine path beside the Glacier du Tour
601708The Refuge Albert Premier occupies a spectacular position overlloking the Glacier du Tour
601709Ice towers on the Glacier du Tour
601710The path from the Refuge Albert Premier to Col de Balme
601711The Franco-Swiss border at Col de Balme
601712Col de Balme seen from the top station of the Télésiege des Autannes
601801The path from la Croix de Lognan to the Argentière Glacier
601802The Chalet Militaire de Lognan lies below the path to the Argentière Glacier
601803Ice and rock - a close up of the Argentière Glacier
601804Crumpled ice, seracs and crevasses - Argentière Glacier
601805Crumpled ice, seracs and crevasses - Argentière Glacier
601806Looking into the Chamonix Valley from above the Argentière Glacier
601807The Argentière Glacier with the Aiguille de Chardonnet rising behind
601808The lower viewpoint - Argentière Glacier
601809The Chalet Militaire de Lognan
601901Footpath sign at the start of the climb to Desert de Platé
601902The limestone cliffs surrounding the Desert de Platé
601903The limestone cliffs surrounding the Desert de Platé
601904As you climb higher the cliffs below the Desert de Platé become more impressive
601905The path to the Desert de Platé takes an interesting route
601906The path to the Desert de Platé takes an interesting route
601907The path reaches the plateau with le Sautet to left
601908The Chalets de Platé are well hidden amongst the limestone
601909The descent from Desert de Platé
601910Mont Blanc dominates the descent from Desert de Platé
601911Looking back to the cleft that provides access to the Desert de Platé
601912Mont Blanc seen during the descent from Desert de Platé
602001Rochers des Fiz from Bellevue above Les Houches
602002Le Prarion from Bellevue, Les Houches
602003Mont Joly from Bellevue, Les Houches
602004Trains of the Tramway du Mont Blanc pass at Col du Voza station
602005The Chamonix Valley from Col de Voza
602006Aiguille Verte from Col de Voza
602007Le Prarion from above Col de Voza
602008The Chamonix Valley from le Prarion
602009Mont Blanc from the summit of le Prarion
602010Mont Blanc from Hotel du Prarion
602011The Chamonix valley from Hotel du Prarion
602012Mont Blanc from Hotel du Prarion
602101Leaving Planpraz on the TMB
602102The path climbs from the TMB to the Col du Lac Cornu
602103The path climbs from the TMB to the Col du Lac Cornu
602104The path climbs from the TMB to the Col du Lac Cornu
602105Approaching the Col du Lac Cornu with late June snowfall
602106The cairn at the Col du Lac Cornu
602107The path to the Lac Noirs from the Col du Lac Cornu
602108Wild flowers near Planpraz
602109Mountains across the Chamonix Valley appear from beneath the snow clouds
602201The River Arveyron approaches les Praz full of snow melt and after recent heavy thunderstorms
602301Lac Blanc with a backdrop of the Aiguille Verte
602302The Refuge at Lac Blanc
602303The Aiguille Verte from below Lac Blanc
602304The Grande Jorasses from below Lac Blanc
602305The Glacier d'Argentière from below Lac Blanc
602306Looking back to Lac Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges
602307The border cairn of the Reserve Naturelle des Auguilles Rouges
602308The Lac de la Flégère
602309The upper path leads from la Flégère to Lac Blanc
Haute Pyrenees (65)
604501Looking south along the western shore of Lac de Gaube
604502A retrospective view of the Lac de Gaube
604503As progress up the Gaube Valley is made the scenery gets wilder
604504Looking back to the Lac de Gaube
604505Waterfall and mountains in the Gaube Valley
604506Waterfall and mountains in the Gaube Valley
604507Nearing the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
604508Marmottes fight near the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
604509The north face of Vignemale seen from near the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
604510The Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
604511Looking north from near the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
604512Afternoon cloud rises out of the lower valleys near the Lac de gaube
604601The lower reaches of the Vallée de Lutour near la Fruitière
604602Dramatic weather as the mist lifts in the Vallée de Lutour
604603Looking south in the Vallée de Lutour
604604Looking south in the Vallée de Lutour with stunning scenry in all directions
604605Mountain stream in the Vallée de Lutour
604606The path climbs higher in the Vallée de Lutour
604607The Pic de la Sede dominates the upper reaches of the Vallée de Lutour
604608The Pic de la Sede dominates the upper reaches of the Vallée de Lutour
604609Cattle graze in the lush meadows of the Vallée de Lutour
604610Lac d’Estom with the Pic de la Sede in the background
604611The Refuge d''Estom occupies a stunning location
604612Afternoon clouds roll up the towards the Refuge d''Estom
604701The car park at Col des Tentes with Le Taillon as a backdrop
604702Looking into Spain from the Port du Boucharo
604703Port du Boucharo and the start of the path leading to the Refuge des Sarradets
604704The view northeast from the flank of Le Taillon
604705Looking back along the path to the Port du Boucharo
604706The path continuing to the Refuge des Sarradets
604801The walk along the Marcadau Valley to the Refuge Wallon
604802Nearing the Refuge Wallon in the Marcadau Valley
604803The chapel near the Refuge Wallon
604804The path from the Refuge Wallon to Lac Nere
604805Lac Nere is surrounded by mountains
604806Looking down on Lac Nere
604807Looking down on Lac Nere
604808Lac du Pourtet occupies a rocky amphitheatre
604809The view from Lac du Pourtet to the Lacs de l’Embarrat
604810The Lacs de l’Embarrat are a fibe viewpoint to see the mountains across the Marcadau valley
604811The lower of the Lacs de l’Embarrat
604812In the Marcadau Valley near the Pont du Cayan
604901The Cirque de Gavarnie seen from the approach from the village
604902Looking across the valley towards the Col des Tentes
604903The village of Gavarnie seen during the climb to the Plateau de Pailla
604904The Col des Tentes and le Taillon from the Plateau de Pailla
604905The Col des Tentes and le Taillon from the Refuge des Espuguettes
604906The Refuge des Espuguettes
604907Wild Gladioli on the Plateau de Pailla
604908The path descending from the Cabane de Pailla into the Cirque de Gavarnie
604909The superb path descending from the Cabane de Pailla into the Cirque de Gavarnie
604910The path descending from the Cabane de Pailla into the Cirque de Gavarnie
604911The path descending from the Cabane de Pailla into the Cirque de Gavarnie
604912The Cirque de Gavarnie from above the Hôtellerie du Cirque
605001The lower reaches of the Marcadau Valley
605002The lower reaches of the Marcadau Valley
605003Half way to the Refuge Wallon from Pont d'Espagne
605004The Marcadau Valley near Pont du Cayan
605005The final beautiful section of the Marcadau near the Refuge Wallon
605006The Refuge Wallon occupies a stunning position
605101The path above the Lac de gaube
605102Scenery near the lac de Gaube
605103The small restaurant on the shores of the Lac de Gaube
605201The main approach track from Gavarnie village to the Cirque
611201The Breche de Roland - window to Spain - in the French Pyrenees
611202Looking across to the grande cascade in the French Pyrenees
611203The Sarradets refuge and the Cirque de Gavarnie in the French Pyrenees
Ille et Vilaine (35)
607401The walled city of St Malo near the start of the walk
607402St Malo seen across the busy marina located alongside the main walls
607403The main gate to the walled city of St Malo
607404The impressive walls that surround St Malo
607405The impressive walls that surround St Malo seen from the start of the breakwater
607406St Malo seen from the end of the breakwater that extends into the River Rance
607407The houses contained within the walls of St Malo have been extensively restored since the Second Wor
607408The castle of Petit Bé seen from the rocks of Grand Bé just off shore from St Malo
607409The view back to St Malo from Grand Bé
607410The island of Grand Bé seen from Petit Bé with St malo in the distance
607411Grand Bé and just beyond Petiti Bé seen from the shore at St Malo
607412The Hotel de Ville at St Malo
607501The extensive marina at St Malo
607502Remains of the Second World war can be seen on the Cité d’’Aleth in St Malo
607503Massive armour with a shell on an old gun at the Cité d’’Aleth, St Malo
607504Concrete defences constructed by the German Army at the Cité d’’Aleth, St Malo
607505The Solidor Tower seen from the Cité d’’Aleth, St Malo
607506The Solidor Tower is now a museum and is located in St Servan, St Malo
607507The pleasant gardens near the Solidor Tower, St Malo
607508The Solidor Tower and the River Rance with Dinan on the far shore
607509The Hotel de Ville, St Servan, St Malo
607601The walled city of St Malo near to the Porte de Dinan
607602Looking across the Rance Estuary to St Malo from the GR34 coastal path near Dinan
607603St Malo is an impressive walled city even when seen across the Rance Estuary
607604A useful topograph in Dinan helps you identify many of the small islands in the Rance Estuary
607605The rocky foreshore at Dinan with its small beaches
607606Gothic villas on the clifftop at Dinan above the Priory Beach
607607Solid looking architecture is typical of Dinan and the Britanny Coast
607608Cold winter sunshine means the beach at Dinan is empty
607609Dinan with St Malo in the distance
607610The coastal footpath near the centre of Dinan
607611The ferry plying between Dinan and St Malo
607612Approaching St Malo on the ferry from Dinan
Haute Alpes (05) - Vallee de la Vallouise - Ecrins NP
600801A small chapel on the approach road from Valllouise to Entre des Aygues
600802The valley leading to Refuge des Bans from Entre des Aygues.
600803The valley leading to Refuge des Bans from Entre des Aygues.
600804The final approach to the Refuge des Bans from Entre des Aygues
600805The Refuge des Bans occupies a superb position surrounded by mountains
600806The view towards Entres les Aygues from the Refuge des Bans
601201The small chapel in Ailefroide with some of the climbing crags forming a backdrop
601202View during the ascent from Ailefroide to Bosse de Claphouse
601203View during the ascent from Ailefroide to Bosse de Claphouse
601204Bosse de Claphouse at the end of the walk from Ailefroide
601205Bosse de Claphouse at the end of the walk from Ailefroide
601206Wild flowers and flowering shrubs provide a splash of colour on the walk to the Bosse de Claphouse
601301Pré de Madame Carle is a spectacular location surrounded by mountains
601302Rock buttresses soar skyward towards the summit of Mont Pelvoux
601303The moraine path heading into the valley containing the Glacier Noir
601401The view upstream just after leaving Pré de Madame Carle for the Refuge du Glacier Blanc
601402A friendly Marmotte by the path to the Refuge du Glacier Blanc
601403Looking down to Pré de Madame Carle from the Glacier Blanc path
601404The first view of the Glacier Blanc with the path in the foreground
601405The Glacier Blanc above Pré de Madame Carle
601406Spot the Refuge du Glacier Blanc to the right of the glacier
601407Bienvenu au Glacier Blanc
601408Mont Pelvoux from the path to the Refuge du Glacier Blanc
601409The view during descent back to Pré de Madame Carle
601501The sign at the start of the walk to Refuge du Sélé
601502The path to the Refuge du Sélé passes through superb mountain scenery
601503Approaching the rock wall that must be ascended prior to reaching the Refuge
601504Looking back to Ailefroide en-route for the Refuge du Sélé
601505The rock wall that must be ascended prior to reaching the Refuge, which can be just seen peeping ove
601506Part of the return path from the Refuge du Sélé to Ailefroide
601601The path to the Refuge du Pelvoux passes through superb mountain scenery
Isere (38) - Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors
607701Pas de l'Aiguille road sign near Richardiere
607702The approach from Richardiere to the Pas de l'Aiguille
607703The memorial to the resistance at Les Forchaux near Richardiere
607704The narrow path climbing up to the Pas de l'Aiguille
607705The view from the Pas de l'Aiguille to Mont Aiguille
607706Near the top of the cliffs by the Pas de l'Aiguille
607707The memorial to the resistance at Pas de l'Aiguille near Richardiere
607708The final climb onto the Vercors Plateau above the Pas de l'Aiguille
607709Crossing the limestone plateau of the Vercors near Pas de l'Aiguille
607710The Vercors Plateau south of Pas de l'Aiguille
607711Mont Aiguille from the Vercors Plateau
607712View across the limestone plateau of the Vercors
607713View across the limestone plateau of the Vercors
607714The Montagnette escarpment above Chichilianne
607715The Montagnette escarpment above Chichilianne
607801St Martin-de Clelles on the edge of the Vercors
607802Forest track near St Martin de Clelles on the edge of the Vercors
607803The Darne Viaduct near Clelles
607804Mont Aiguille from near Clelles railway station
607805Mont Aiguille from near Clelles railway station
607806The approach to Clelles
607807Rural scenery near Clelles
607808Cottages and vegetable garden in Clelles
607809The rural charm of Clelles in summer
607901The church at Clelles
607902Mont Aiguille dominates this street in Clelles
607903A view to the Ecrins National Park from Clelles
607904The small village of Le Percy near Clelles
607905The church dominates the small village of Le Percy near Clelles
607906Mont Aiguille from near Longefonds, Clelles
607907The church at le Percy near Clelles
607908The Ecrins National Park from Le Percy, Clelles
607909A grand panorama from Le Percy (Clelles) towards the Ecrins National Park
607910The village of Le Percy near Clelles
607911Le Percy (Clelles) compliments the landscape
607912The main square in Clelles
608501The memorial to the resistance at Les Forchaux near Richardiere
608502The narrow path climbing up to the Pas de l'Aiguille
608503The view from the Pas de l'Aiguille to Mont Aiguille
608504Near the top of the cliffs by the Pas de l'Aiguille
608505The memorial to the resistance at Pas de l'Aiguille near Richardiere
608506The final climb onto the Vercors Plateau above the Pas de l'Aiguille
Haute Alpes (05) - La Grave & La Meije - Ecrins NP
603901The Romanche River above Pont d'Arsine looking upstream
603902The Romanche River above Pont d'Arsine looking downstream to Villar d’Arène
603903The Romanche River above Pont d'Arsine looking upstream
603904The Romanche River above Pont d'Arsine looking downstream
603905The Romanche River near the Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar d’Arène
603906Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar d’Arène
603907The Romanche River near the Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar d’Arène
603908The Romanche River looking towards la Grande Ruine
603909The Romanche River looking towards la Grande Ruine
603910The lower slopes of la Meije near Pont d'Arsine
603911River Romanche above Pont d'Arsine looking downstream to Villar d’Arène
603912The small village of Pied du Col near Villar d’Arène
604001La Grave and other villages in the Romanche Valley from Gare de Pyrou d’Amont
604002The path to the Refuge Evariste Chancel from the cablecar
604003Looking back to the Gare de Pyrou d’Amont en-route for the Refuge Evariste Chancel
604004The Lac du Puy Vachier below the Refuge Evariste Chancel
604005The Romanche Valley from the Refuge Evariste Chancel
604006The Refuge Evariste Chancel
604007The Lac du Puy Vachier from the Refuge Evariste Chancel
604008The path from the Refuge Evariste Chancel to the Belvedere
604009Warnings beside the path from the Refuge Evariste Chancel to the Belvedere
604010The view from the Belvedere into the Romanche Valley
604011La Meije from Gare de Pyrou d’Amont
604012Rugged terrain on the path to the Refuge Evariste Chancel
604101La Grave from GR54 near Villar d’Arène
604102La Meije from GR54 near Villar d’Arène
604103The church at La Grave
604104A small chapel near les Hières
604105Stone built houses with corrugated iron roofs at les Hières
604106Stone built cottages with corrugated iron roofs above les Hières
604107The valley viewed from l'Aiguillon
604108Les Hières viewed from l'Aiguillon
604109Storm cloud over La Meije from l'Aiguillon
604110Les Hières viewed from l'Aiguillon
604111La Grave viewed from l'Aiguillon
604112Villar d’Arène seen during the approach from the Lac du Pontet
604201The Romanche Valley looking towards La Grave from above Villar d’Arène
604301The village of le Chazelet above la Grave
604302La Meije forms a backdrop to the village of le Chazelet
604303Memorials in the churchyard at le Chazelet
604304La Meije from le Chazelet
604305Le Chazelet from the Oratoire
604306La Meije from the Oratoire du Chazelet
604307La Meije from the Oratoire du Chazelet
604308La Meije from the Oratoire du Chazelet
604309La Meije and the Oratoire du Chazelet
604401The small village of Pied du Col near Villar d’Arène
Alpes-Maritimes (06) - Mercantour NP & Côte d'Azur
605301The view west from the Millefonts car park below Col de Veillos
605302Sign at Millefonts warning walkers of guard dogs with sheep
605303Looking north from the Col de Veillos
605304Looking southwest from the Col de Veillos
605305On GR52 above the Cole de Veillos
605306Lac Long from GR52 below Col du Barn
605307Lac Gros from GR52 below Col du Barn
605308The view northeast across the Mercantour national Park from Col du Barn
605309Loking west over Lac Petit towards the Col de Veillos
605310Lac Petit with Mont Pépoiri behind
605311Looking back to Col de Veillos from the Millefonts Car Park
605312The road connecting Millefonts with the valley at St-Dalmas
605401Looking back to Col de Veillos from the Millefonts Car Park
605402The view south from Col de Veillos
605403Lac Petit with Mont Pépoiri behind
605404The view northeast across the Mercantour national Park from the slopes of Mont Pépoiri
605405Lac Gros from GR52 below Col du Barn
605406Lac Rond is a short diversion off GR52 below the Col du Barn
605501Superb mountain scenery near la Madone de Fenestre from GR52
605502Mercantour National Park sign near la Madone de Fenestre from GR52
605503Superb mountain scenery including Cime du Gélas near la Madone de Fenestre from GR52
605504Looking back to la Madone de Fenestre en route to the Lacs de Prals
605505Mont Neiglier seen en route to the Lacs de Prals
605506Retrospective view north to the high mountains of the Mercantour National Park
605507First view of the Lacs de Prals
605508The most easterly of the Lacs de Prals
605509The Lacs de Prals
605510The Arêtes behind the Lacs de Prals from Plan de Prals
605511The descent route from Plan de Prals to la Madone de Fenestre
605512Footbridge in the Vallon de Prals
605601Mountain backdrop in the Boréon Valley
605602The path up the Boréon Valley is beautiful
605603Leaving the forest in the upper reaches of the Boréon Valley
605604Looking back down the valley from below Lac de Trecolpas
605605Lac de Trecolpas occupies a stunning location
605606Lac de Trecolpas occupies a stunning location
605607Mountain pastures near the Refuge de Cougourde
605608The superb crags of Courgourde (2921m) near the Refuge Cougourde
605609A Bouquetain grazing for lichen near the Refuge de Cougourde
605610The Refuge Cougourde
605611Mountain scenery in the upper reaches of the Boréon Valley
605612Boréon Valley with river and forest
605701The Gordolasque Valley at Pont du Gountet
605702The Gordolasque Valley above Pont du Gountet
605703The Gordolasque Valley above Pont du Gountet
605704The Gordolasque Valley above Pont du Gountet
605705The Gordolasque Valley from above the Cascades de l'Estrect
605706The Cascades de l'Estrect in the Gordolasque Valley
605707Chamois in the Gordolasque Valley
605708The dam wall of Lac de la Fous
605709Lac de la Fous with the Refuge de Nice on the far shore
605710Descending the valley below the Cascades de l'Estrect
605711The Cascades de l'Estrect in the Gordolasque Valley
605712The Gordolasque Valley above Pont du Gountet
605801The Gordolasque Valley at Pont du Gountet
605802The Gordolasque Valley at Pont du Gountet
605803The Gordolasque Valley at Pont du Gountet
605901The Baie de Roquebrune
605902The Baie de Roquebrune
605903The old village of Roquebrune
605904The old village of Roquebrune
605905The old village of Roquebrune
605906The old village of Roquebrune
605907The old village of Roquebrune
605908The old village of Roquebrune
605909The old village of Roquebrune
605910The old village of Roquebrune
605911The old village of Roquebrune
605912Looking towards Monte Carlo from Roquebrune
606001The Baie de Roquebrune
606002The Baie de Roquebrune
606003The Baie de Roquebrune
606004Cap Martin near Roquebrune
606005Carnoles and Menton from the coastal path
606006The sea front at Menton
Pyrenees Orientales (66)
613101The massif of Canigou from Serra den Carol
613102A flower decked hut dedicated to nature
613103Pack horse bridge over the Ribeca stream
Haute Savoie (74) - Morzines, Samoëns & Abondance
613001Les Fontaines Blanches from La Tovassiere
613002Looking down the valley from La Tovassiere
613003Above the Vieze valley
613004Looking down the Vieze valley
613005The Chemin des Ponts goes along the Vieze de Morgins
613006Out of the trees and into the clouds
613007Les Fountaines Blanches tumble out of the clouds
613008Looking back towards La Tovassiere
613301From near L'Aity d'en Haut
613302From near L'Aity d'en Haut
613303Lac de Morgins - with Dents du Midi beyond
613304Chatel with Lac de Vonnes from Lac de Morgins
613401Start from La Tovassiere
613402Looking back from the path up to Lac de Chesery
613403There was snow above Lac de Chesery
613404Lac Vert from Portes d'Hiver
613405Leaving Portes d'Hiver towards Portes du Soleil
613406Portes du Soleil and Dents du Midi
613407Return route to La Tovassiere
613501From Grande Route 5 at La Lambe
613502Chatel from Tête des Lindarets
613503Lac de Montriond and Le Roc d'Enfer from Tete des Lindarets
613504Pointe de Chessery over Col de Rochasson
613505Col de Bassachaux with Arete des Fours centre from Tete des Lindarets
613506At start of Arete des Fours section
613507Monte de Grange
613508Arete des Fours with Pointe de la Chavache from  Pointe de Lens
613509Pointe de la Chavache
613510Looking North from Pointe des Lanches
613901Mont de Grange from above Plaine Dranse
613902View over Tete des Lindarets
613903Looking west from Plan de Chesery
613904Tete de geant from Pland de Chesery
613905Mont de Grange from Plan de Chesery
613906Down to le Blattin
GR10 - Hendaye to Banyuls
613601Basque houses in the village of Ainhoa
613602Above Bidarrya on the GR10
613603The main street in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a crossroads for walkers
613604A curtain of clouds obscuring the top half of the view, near Lescun
613605The Pic du Midi d’Ossau and the Refuge d’Ayous
613606View up the Valley of the Gaube with the Grand Vignemale in the background
613607View from the top of the Grand Vignemale
613608The Cirque at Gavarnie
613609A painted roadside chapel at the Granges d’Astau
613610The Porteille des Besines between Mérens and the Refuge de Besines
613611Above the Lac des Bouillouses
613612Three-lobed round church at Planes
613613On route for Canigou
613614The “chimney” which guards the summit of Canigou
613615The Plaque at Banyuls. The end.
Savoie (73) - Vanoise National Park
606901The view back to Pralognan during the initial ascent to the refuge du Roc de la Pêche
606902The small chapel adjacent to the refuge du Roc de la Pêche
606903The refuge du Roc de la Pêche above Pralognan
606904The path between refuge du Roc de la Pêche and Ritort
606905Looking back on the path between refuge du Roc de la Pêche and Ritort
606906The pastures at Ritort with the small farm that provides refreshments
606907The hamlet of Montaimont from the refuge du Roc de la Pêche
606908The path between refuge du Roc de la Pêche and Montaimont crosses the River Doron
606909The red roofed barns at Montaimont
606910The descent from Montaimont to the Pont de la Pêche
607001On the chairlift to Pont de la Gliere
607002The Aiguille de la Vanoise (2797m) lies to the right of the path to lac des Vaches
607003The walled path to Lac des Vaches with the Aiguille de la Vanoise (2797m) on the right
607004Derelict farm buildings below the path to Lac des Vaches
607005The view back to Pont de la Gliere from near lac des Vaches
607006Stepping stones across the Lac des Vaches
607007Lac Long is passed just before reaching the Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
607008The Refuge du Col de la Vanoise with the older dormitory and newer restaurant
607009A rocky landscape near the Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
607010Looking down to the Lac des Vaches and beyond
607011The Lac des Vaches and its stepping stones
607012The view ahead during the descent to the Pont de la Gliere
607101On the path to la Croix with the view to the outskirts of Pralognan
607102On the path to la Croix with the view to the centre of Pralognan
607103The path from Pralognan to la Croix passes through some forest
607104A quiet scene from the village of la Croix near Pralognan
607105A rather dilapidated post box in la Croix near Pralognan
607106The view from la Croix to Pralognan
607107A corner of la Croix which remains relatively unspoilt by modernisation
607108The descent into Pralognan from la Croix
607109Typical footpath sign on the Pralognan to la Croix path
607201The River Py tumbles down near le Laisonnay-d'en-Bas at the start of the walk
607202Sign for the Refuge de la Gliere at Laisonnay-d'en-Bas
607203Looking up the Champagny Valley towards Mont Casse and lac de la Gliere
607204The view back down valley towards Laisonnay-d'en-Bas
607205Climbing higher towards Lac de la Gliere
607206The Champagny valley is surrounded by mountains with many waterfalls
607207The Refuge de la Gliere
607208The Lac de la Gliere is in fact a wide alluvial plain with little depth of water in summer
607209An overall view of the Lac de la Gliere
607210Walking back from lac de la Gliere you can enjoy a wonderful view
607211The track down to Laisonnay-d'en-Bas offers some grand panoramas
607212The view down valley near Laisonnay-d'en-Bas
607301Pralognan seen from Mont Bochor
607302The ski slopes behind Mont Bochor, Pralognan
607303A little sunshine lightens the scene above the valley containing the Doron de Chaviere river
607304Mountains surround the summit of Mont Bochor
607305A final look at Pralognan and its surrounding mountains
Vaucluse (84)
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