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Chamonix Summer

27 Apr 2011 - Leave a comment

We are much looking forward to Summer now! This beautiful photo was taken by photographer Pierre Jacques on a camp and climb weekend in the Lac Blanc area last summer.

Mais où est Bambi?

20 Jul 2010 - Leave a comment

Envie d'un break après les cours intensifs?  Le parc animalier de Merlet vous accueille !
Une balade de moins d'une heure au départ des Houches ou de Chamonix - Gaillands.
Un parc où découvrir plein d'animaux en liberté dans leur milieu naturel : bouquetins, chamois, lamas, cerf japonais, marmottes…

N'oubliez pas vos jumelles pour observer au mieux Bambi bien sûr, mais pour admirer les glaciers des Bossons, de Taconnaz et puis les aiguilles!

Ouvert tous les jours de 9h30 à 19h30 sauf le lundi.

Le parc de Merlet sur le web

Chalet la Floria in summer

17 Jul 2010 - Leave a comment

In April we posted a short description of the short hike to Chalet la Floria. It takes less than an hour and is a perfect walk before French class. Two pictures are worth a thousand words!

Hiking Mont Blanc with Natalie Jennings

28 Jun 2010 - Leave a comment

Fancy coming over to Chamonix this summer to improve your French and experience some great hiking while you are here? Book a course and accommodation in central Chamonix with us and get hold of the book "Mont Blanc Wanderings" by Natalie Jennings.

"Mont Blanc Wanderings" is a collection of Natalie's favourite hikes and treks, amassed over ten gorgeous summers spent traipsing the land with her faithful map and camera in hand. The author wanted to create a book that not only picked out the prettiest, most enjoyable and picturesque routes, but also served as a beautiful photographic souvenir of the region. Plus she has added her own hints and tips about the best places to find blueberries, spot marmots and encounter wild chamois!

Natalie was born in the Welsh Valleys and first came to Chamonix in 1999 on a week’s holiday. Within a fortnight of returning to the UK she had handed in her notice at work, packed up her bags and left Britain to make Chamonix her permanent home as she expresses it "as anyone who lives here already knows, Chamonix just has that effect on you!" (Insted's note: Yes, we know!). Natalie is passionate about hiking, trekking, walking, generally being out in the mountains and she also enjoys taking photographs. From the moment a friend led her up the Lac Blanc path ten years ago she was hooked. In her own words: "the amount of accessible walking trails and routes within the Mont Blanc range is truly astounding.  Plus, with the network of cable cars and chairlifts available, people of all ages and ability can experience the joys of high altitude mountain walking, without the need for ropes, crampons or an ice axe!"

Check out the preview and order your copy below:

Mont Blanc Wanderings by Natalie Jennings | Make Your Own Book

Sunday morning at Chalet de la Floria

25 Apr 2010 - Leave a comment

Chalet de la Floria is a popular destination for hikers who want a short walk of less than an hour. La Floria is open summer time and is a perfect spot for refreshments and breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc and Mer de Glace. At this time of the year: bring your own refreshements, no flowers, but the view is the same.

Altitude: 1337m

Walking time: approx 45 minutes

Start from le Brévent car park, les Nants or from les Praz via Paradis des Praz.