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"Summer in the alps - so what d'you do if you can't go skiing?"
Summer in the Alps: why it's so more than just a winter destination - huge range of activities on offer for all ages, abilities, interests
Jun 12, 20204 min read
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La Bourgeoise walk - maximum reward minimum effort
La Bourgeoise - a short walk with stunning views - maximum reward for minimum effort!
May 30, 20192 min read
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Refuge Alfred Wills circular walk and overnight stay
The walk to Refuge Alfred Wills, also known as Refuge d'Anterne, starts at Le Lignon and the first part of the route is the same for both...
May 11, 20192 min read
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Art in the Alps - the Giffre sculpture trail
The Giffre river is a couple of minutes walk from the chalet and we often walk along the marked riverside trail to Samoëns, particularly...
Feb 20, 20192 min read
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Not one for adrenalin junkies - exploring at a more sedate pace...
The Grand Massif in Winter is about far more than just superb skiing and snowboarding. Recently I've been exploring via snowshoe...
Feb 7, 20192 min read
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Up, up to the Refuge du Grenairon
This summer we decided to head up to Refuge du Grenairon for an overnight stay with friends. We've stayed in quite a few of the local...
Aug 31, 20182 min read
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Refuge de Sales walk
Turn right over the bridge in Sixt, following signs for the Cascade du Rouget and carry on up past the waterfall until the road ends at...
Jul 7, 20182 min read
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Our favourite walks
There are so many stunning walks near the chalet that it's pretty hard to reduce it to a shortlist but the list below are the walks that...
Jul 4, 20181 min read
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