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12TH JUNE 2023 Summertime in Savoie Mont Blanc
Reconnect with nature, enjoy experiences hosted by locals and take things slow in this year-round mountain playground Become
Vanoise National Park is celebrating its
60th anniversary this a year
— it’s the perfect spot for summer- time adventures and the ideal place to step back and practise the art of slowing down. But make time to visit the two
other national parks in the Savoie region. Start with the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature
Park, which
stretches from the city of Annecy, Haute-Savoie to the city of Chambéry, Savoie — a part of the French Prealps. Te landscape is made up of pretty villages, meadows and forests, and surrounded
by cheesemonger for Savoie Mont Blanc is one of France’s most popular
lovers, both in winter and summer
impressive
limestone reliefs and mountains. Next stop is the Chartreuse
Regional Nature Park, which strad- dles the Isère and Savoie depart- ments over an area of 170,500 acres. Te scenery consists of mountains, forests, limestone cliffs, gorges and Alpine meadows, making it paradise for nature lovers. Keen hikers and cyclists will be delighted to hear that there are also 100 passes in the region.
Step back in time Slow down and make the journey an experience in itself by using means of transport from a bygone era. Te Mont Blanc tramway in Saint- Gervais Mont Blanc is the highest rack railway in France, linking Le Fayet (580m) with the Nid d’Aigle (2,375m). Te tramway is 100% eco-friendly and completely electric, and makes for a unique alternative for climbers wanting to reach the departure point for Mont Blanc by the Voie Royal (Royal Way). For those who like things retro,
Lonzagne’s gondola links the village of Peisey with its little alleyways and traditional cheese dairy to the modern resort of Peisey-Vallandry. In just a few minutes, this gondola takes travellers to departure points for various walks. It’s due to be replaced in 2024, so enjoy it while you can.
tourist destinations all year round — a brilliant region for mountain
the afternoon La Ferme is a local atelier in Les Bauges offering guests the chance to try their hand at making regional tomme blanche cheese. An immer- sive two-hour session with resident cheesemonger Johann will give visi- tors insight into how this local cheese is produced from milk curdles and rennet. If you fancy really engaging in the art of cheesemaking, guests can also take part in milking and looking after the cows. If you don’t turn out to be a natural chee- semonger, fear not, as Savoie Mont Blanc is home to
34 Michelin-starred restaurants. Among these is Côté Bistrot de Benoît Vidal, owned by esteemed chef Benoit Vidal, who delights in sharing his passion for the region through food. Set in the foothills of the Col de l’Iseran in Val d’Isère, Benoît’s old-school chalet
also provides wonderful mountain views.
Enjoy a digital detox at Chalet du Berger Originally a shepherd’s hut built in 1840, Chalet du Berger has been transformed into a charming gîte by a local farmer who wants to share his love for the Chapieux Valley. Here, guests are given a rare opportunity to enjoy total disconnection from the world below as there’s no mobile signal in the uninhabited valley. Located at an altitude of 1,850m in a picture-postcard setting, this really is a chance to escape from it all.
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THE MONT BLANC TRAMWAY IN SAINT- GERVAIS, MONT BLANC/©
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TOMME DE SAVOIE IGP - CAVE D’AFFINAGE/©SAVOIE MONT BLANC IMAGERIEFILMS
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