2004 Summer |Winter
  2003 Summer |Winter
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Walking Trips

Walking is one of the major attractions to the Alps. Some walk for pleasure, others for exercise. Some take their paints and easel, some their cameras, but everyone enjoys the view. Their are hundreds of miles of marked foot paths that are graded and have an estimated duration, or you can simply set out through the meadows and make your own path.

We have maps and walking guides as well as wildlife and flora reference books that will help you really appreciate the beauty of the Alps.

Col du Cou Our favourite walk is to follow the "resistance trail" to the Swiss border.
The best start for this walk is Lac Minnes d'Or (which is beautiful to visit in its own right). You are quickly in the meadows where cows and goats graze.
You can stop at the farm house to see the milking and goats cheese being made. They also have a cafe for drinks and a restaurant for lunch.
Follow the trail higher into the mountains.
It winds up through several valleys.
At the top, you a greeted with a fantastic view of the Swiss mountains. You can either continue into Switzerland or return via a different path to Lac Minnes d'Or.