Walking in the Haute Savoie: South: 30 day walks - Annecy, Valle de l'Arve, Samons and the Chane des Aravis [Paperback]

A guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Routes range from 7 to 20km (412 miles) and can be enjoyed in 38 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.

• 1:50,000 mapsare included for each route
• GPX filesavailable to download
• Detailed information onplanning, accommodation and transport 
• Part of a2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebookWalking in the Haute Savoie: Northis also available

A guidebook of hikes in the beautiful Haute Savoie mountains of France. The 30 circular routes of between 7 and 20km are based around Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d-Assy, Samo?ns, Sixt, Sallanches, Th?nes, la Roche-sur-Foron. Graded from easy to difficult, they are suitable for most abilities, but a few have some exposed sections and need a head for heights. They are on well-waymarked trails which are easy to follow and less busy than the trails around Chamonix and Mont Blanc.

Visitors flock to the Chamonix area, but the Mont Blanc range is only part of the Haute Savoie. This whole area is one of outstanding natural beauty, with stunning views of high mountains as well as lower peaks to enjoy.

The guide is divided into 6 areas covering the Arve Valley, the Haut Giffre valley, the Cha?ne des Aravis, Plateau de la Borne and Lake Annecy. Each walk has a summary of all you need to know before you set out (distance, time to hike, ascent, maximum altitude and instructions for accessing the start). A detailed route description is accompanied by a sketch map and stunning photographs. The book includes advice on getting there, accommodation and equipment, alongside information about local wildlife and Savoyard food and drink, and a glossary olc§