Tuesday 30 August 2016

19ième Montée de La Tournette


Leaving at 7.30 am from the Talloires Port this Sun 4th September, if you are brave enough!

At 2351 m, La Tournette is the highest of the mountains around Lake Annecy. Many choose to drive to the Chalet de l'Aulp and complete the track to the top on foot (count on 3 hours). It is a strenuous enough walk, requiring the use of chains and ladders in the more difficult sections. Bravo, therefore, to all those who add speed and competition to the mix!

If spectating is more your thing, the celebratory buffet lunch will begin around 13h in Talloires... never an event without food and drink in this part of the world.






10 comments:

  1. Wow. That is so gorgeous. I must get to Annecy one day.

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  2. Such an idyllic spot. I'd have to work my way up to that challenge! The eating afterward, I could manage.

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  3. I am more of the spectator type and would love the lunch! All the best to the brave hikers.

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    1. I love both, but fear that the lunch might be more accessible. It is a challenging ascent.

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  4. So beautiful! I could probably manage the walk, especially if the reward would be lunch in that magnificent setting!

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    1. Lunch is always a good incentive! The trouble is it is not really a walk. It is done at pace, but the beautiful surrounds do help ease the pain.

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  5. Just gorgeous! I love rural France. It looks so authentic.

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  6. Hi Cheryl. One of the reasons we were so attracted to this corner of France was that we could head out for the day and feel far away and surrounded by all of nature's beauty, but in reality not far from everything. The area around Annecy offers snow, water, charm, nature, vibrant villages, all-season activities...we are very spoilt!

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