Col des Fleuries: A Quiet But Scenic Mountain Pass Above Annecy

Col des Fleuries is not the most famous mountain pass in Haute-Savoie — and perhaps that is exactly why I like it so much. I have crossed it ... Read more!

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Chasing Spring in the French Alps: A Traveller’s Tale

"Today I'm going to France!" I sent this message to my subscribers on the 12th of April 2023. On that day we left the south coast of England ... Read more!

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What we discovered in the Glieres Plateau

Since we arrived in Annecy, we’ve been told the Glieres Plateau (Plateau des Glières) was a must-to-see in the region. Coming from Thorens-Glières, the road climbs the impressive limestone escarpments ... Read more!

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