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Exploring the Swiss Jura
If we were to ask someone about their favorite hike in this area, no doubt their mind would instantly gravitate to some alpine trail or rock cairn marked path high in the Alps. For us this too is the case, … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Creux du Van, Geneva, hikes, Jura, La Dôle, lake geneva, Mont Tendre, st cergue, Vaud
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A return to Rochers de Naye, this time with marmots
On any given weekend we are faced with a dilemma, return to someplace we have already hiked or try something new. It’s really the age old question about much of our lives. Do we stick with the tried and true … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Geneva highlights, Geneva tour, Goldenpass, hikes, lake geneva, marmot paradise, Montreux, Rochers de Naye
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Creux du Van
Le Creux du Van is an impressive half mooned shaped cliff face that opens up to the Areuse river with picturesque views of the Neuchatel farmland and Lake Neuchatel in the distance. This incredible cirque was formed when a section … Continue reading
Posted in Jura Hikes
Tagged Absinthe, Absinthe Trail, Areuse, christy feig, Creux du Van, Ferme Robert, Fontaine Froide, Geneva, hikes, Jura, Neuchatel, Vaud
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La Dôle – Always a great hike
Since our first hike up la Dôle in July of 2010, when we saw chamois and newly born calves, we have returned a dozen more times either on our own or with friends and each time have found something amazing about … Continue reading
Posted in Jura Hikes
Tagged chamois, christy feig, Geneva, hikes, Jura, La Dôle, la givrine, lake geneva, Mont Blanc, Nyon, st cergue, Vaud
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Refuge de Bel-Lachat, Chamonix
Some friends joined us for a trip to Chamonix where we spent the morning paragliding from Plan de l’Aiguille (the mid-station transfer on the Aiguille du Midi telepherique). Then we had a fantastic relaxing lunch at Le Monchu talking over … Continue reading
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Tagged Aiguille du Midi, chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, Mont Blanc
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Trailside encounters
With winter behind us, we now look forward to the next several months of hiking in the Jura and Alps. The alpine people of Switzerland, France, and Italy have mastered the art of hiking and there are several sites online … Continue reading
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Tagged chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, La Dôle, lake geneva, le Mole, Le Praz de Lys, Rochers de Naye
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Signposts in the countryside
Walking around Geneva and the Swiss and French countryside is often a beautiful and relaxing experience. We find that we can relax and enjoy ourselves that much more if we have an idea of where we are and where we … Continue reading
Posted in Hikes, Jura Hikes
Tagged chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, La Dôle, lake geneva, le Mole, Rochers de Naye, trail markings, Vaud
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Rochers de Naye – Marmot Paradise
Just as Geneva has its mountain – the Saleve, Montreux has its own – Rochers de Naye. Situated just to the East of the city, Rochers de Naye has a commanding view of the lake, the French and Swiss Alps, … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Goldenpass, hikes, lake geneva, marmot paradise, Montreux, Rochers de Naye, yurt
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A Return to le Praz de Lys
If you are seeking a trail with a bit more adventure and you have a head for heights, then there is a fantastic trail waiting for you at le Praz de Lys. If you read our other post on this … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, lake geneva, Le Praz de Lys
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Exploring the Gorges de la Diosaz, Chamonix
In or near the Chamonix Valley? Interesting in finding a place to escape the summer heat? Looking for an easy hike that doesn’t involve too much effort? The Gorges de la Diosaz may be right for you. As their website states, “Les … Continue reading
Posted in Hikes, Out and About
Tagged chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Gorges de la Diosaz, Haute-Savoie, hikes, lake geneva
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Hiking le Môle, France
On any given day le Môle is visible from Geneva, although largely going unnoticed or recognized. Far more often people look for the more striking Mont Blanc, which is usually only visible on the clearest day. From the direction of … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, lake geneva, le Mole
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Le Praz de Lys – Outside the realm of guidebooks
Last week we were looking at one of our hiking maps hoping to identify a new place to explore for the upcoming weekend. One area caught our eye. Situated on a small shelf above a mountain plateau was a small … Continue reading
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Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, lake geneva, Le Praz de Lys
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Christmas snowshoeing and fondue
This year we were very fortunate to have snow on Christmas Day. So what to do with a fresh blanket of snow? Snowshoe of course! On Christmas Day we woke up, ate breakfast, opened a few presents and then picked … Continue reading
Posted in Out and About, Skiing and Snowshoeing
Tagged christy feig, fondue, Geneva, hikes, Jura, la givrine, lake geneva, snowshoeing, st cergue
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Les Diablerets – Pillon and Ensex
There is no mistaking where you are when you wake up to the sound of cow bells, the Swiss Alps. Les Diablerets is nestled in a valley below the Les Diablerets Massif, a huge expanse of rock and ice over … Continue reading
La Dôle – An encounter with chamois
You don’t have to travel far from Geneva to experience some great hiking and see amazing wildlife. Just 30min by car from downtown Geneva, we found ourselves standing in an alpine meadow amongst bell laden Swiss milk cows staring up … Continue reading
Lac Vallon – A lake with a not so hidden past
A previous story titled, “Le Brevon – A Stream with a Sunken History”, briefly mentions how a rockslide in 1943 along the Brevon created a natural dam, flooding the family homes immediately upstream. Last weekend we ventured there for a day … Continue reading
Posted in Hikes, The Lure of the Catch
Tagged fly fishing, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, Lac Vallon, lake geneva, Le Brevon, trout
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The Toblerone Trail – An easy day hike from Geneva
Surely you have eaten a Toblerone candy bar – those triangle-shaped chocolate bars with honey and nougat that comes from Switzerland; but could that candy bar stop an invasion of tanks? Well, kinda. The chocolate bar was created in 1908 … Continue reading
Posted in Geneva Highlights, Hikes
Tagged christy feig, Geneva, Geneva highlights, Geneva tour, hikes, lake geneva, Sentier des Toblerones, Toblerone Trail, Vaud, WWII
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