Thollon-les-Memises to Col de Creusaz
This hike takes you to the Col de Creusaz. You can add one of the walks around Mont Bénand or Mont César.
Thollon-les-Memises to Pic Boré
Hiking route to the Pic Boré – the highest point in Thollon Les Memises, overlooking lake Geneva
Grab Your Boots! Let’s Go Hiking
‘It’s all your fault! You said it was easy’ sobbed the girl in the rubber flip-flops…the Haute Savoie is hiking country but wherever you hike preparation is key.
Here Comes the Sun – a guide to some of the best beaches on Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva has over 120 beaches along its long undulating shoreline. Here’s a handy guide to just a few of my favourite beaches in the Haute Savoie
The Romance of the Haute Savoie
Living in the Haute Savoie connects you to Romance in a big way, but not Valentine’s Day type of romance. I’m talking ‘Romance’ with a capital R. Passion, raw emotion, and the occasional craggy rockface.
5 Best Spots for a lakeside lunch with your ‘Feet in the Water’
Discover the best places for spring and summer lunches or for watching the evening sunsets by the edge of Lake Geneva/Lac Leman
A Grand Day Out in Geneva
Spending Time in Geneva Looking for a grand day out? Or perhaps, a short Springtime break? Then look no further, Geneva combines beauty and sophistication…
Take the High Road: A sensational Alpine route to the South of France
Forget the North Coast 500 with its nose-to-tail traffic jams. Forget Route 66. Are you looking for a Road Trip that combines sensational scenery, challenging…
How Not to Shop in a French Market
I love a good French market. For the congenitally curious like me, it’s paradise on earth. Here’s a cautionary tale, however, on how not to…
Skiing in France and other winter activities
There’s plenty of skiing in the Haute Savoie but why not try snowshoeing, ski touring, cross country skiing, ski joering, horse-drawn sledges, dog sledging, snowcat tours, or snow yoga?