Journey to the heart of Savoy
In season, discover another slide: Ski Joering.
The origins of ski joëring go back to 2500 years before Christ, when we find the first traces in Scandinavia of Shörekjöring, ancestor of skijoering, which at the time was only a means of locomotion. At the start, this activity was practiced by peasants who combined a need for work, travel or leisure with the horse or the dog and skiing.
Initially a means of transport, ski joëring will evolve towards pleasure and competition. The Swiss have, among other things, developed this discipline at the beginning of the 20th century for tourism and competition purposes, the most famous of which are the St. Moritz races.
At the end of the 19th century, forgotten winter equestrian disciplines reappeared locally. In France, the winter use of the horse disappeared completely after the Second World War and reappeared in the late 1990s.
Some centers offer this activity, notably the Mont-Blanc Equestrian Center in Les Houches.
In season, discover another slide: Ski Joering.
The origins of ski joëring go back to 2500 years before Christ, when we find the first traces in Scandinavia of Shörekjöring, ancestor of skijoering, which at the time was only a means of locomotion. At the start, this activity was practiced by peasants who combined a need for work, travel or leisure with the horse or the dog and skiing.
Initially a means of transport, ski joëring will evolve towards pleasure and competition. The Swiss have, among other things, developed this discipline at the beginning of the 20th century for tourism and competition purposes, the most famous of which are the St. Moritz races.
At the end of the 19th century, forgotten winter equestrian disciplines reappeared locally. In France, the winter use of the horse disappeared completely after the Second World War and reappeared in the late 1990s.
Some centers offer this activity, notably the Mont-Blanc Equestrian Center in Les Houches.
LA MER DE GLACE IN CHAMONIX - MONT-BLANC
The famous little rack train, departing from Chamonix, takes you to the Montenvers site located at 1913 m. A magnificent panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.
ICE CAVE
On site, the visit to the ice cave is a trip to the heart of the glacier, re-cut each year, it describes the life of mountain dwellers at the beginning of the 19th century. It is accessible either by a footpath, around 20 minutes on foot, or by cable car: be careful, about 550 steps separate the arrival of the cable car from the entrance to the cave.
THE GLACIORIUM
True witness to the climatic changes of our century, the Montenvers site deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Mer de Glace, its formation, its history, its future developments, this is what you can discover by visiting this interactive and educational place…
LA MER DE GLACE IN CHAMONIX - MONT-BLANC
The famous little rack train, departing from Chamonix, takes you to the Montenvers site located at 1913 m. A magnificent panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.
ICE CAVE
On site, the visit to the ice cave is a trip to the heart of the glacier, re-cut each year, it describes the life of mountain dwellers at the beginning of the 19th century. It is accessible either by a footpath, around 20 minutes on foot, or by cable car: be careful, about 550 steps separate the arrival of the cable car from the entrance to the cave.
THE GLACIORIUM
True witness to the climatic changes of our century, the Montenvers site deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Mer de Glace, its formation, its history, its future developments, this is what you can discover by visiting this interactive and educational place…
OVERVIEW OF MONT-BLANC BY HELICOPTER
A 20-minute flight: In less time than it takes to say it, you will reach the roof of Europe at 4,810 meters, like eagles and chocards.
Discover these routes that make so many mountaineers dream. Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille du Midi and Chamonix needles will complete this picture.
A 30-minute flight: After flying over the Swiss glaciers of the Trient and Saleina, along the north faces of the Argentière basin, wound the 4,121 meters from the summit of the Aiguille Verte, it is in particular on the Italian side that you will discover the columns of this majestic natural building: Grand Pillar of Angle, Red Mists Tower, edges of Peuterey and Inominata, Candle of Freney…
Return via the north face of Bionnassay, the Aiguille du Goûter, the Col du Midi and the Aiguille de Chamonix. Very great show!
Enter the history of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a unique place in Savoy. Discover the church, its rich heritage, its exceptional architecture, its artistic treasures ...
Sail on Lake Geneva and enjoy an unforgettable panorama on the deck of a historic boat.
Embark from Evian, admire the magnificent landscapes of Chablais and Switzerland aboard the boat La Savoie.
Above all, do not leave the region without having tasted the famous Savoyard specialties: rioutes, tartiflette and Savoyard fondue, croziflette and local cheeses.
Sources: wikipedia / chamonix.com / savoie-mont-blanc.com
OVERVIEW OF MONT-BLANC BY HELICOPTER
A 20-minute flight: In less time than it takes to say it, you will reach the roof of Europe at 4,810 meters, like eagles and chocards.
Discover these routes that make so many mountaineers dream. Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille du Midi and Chamonix needles will complete this picture.
A 30-minute flight: After flying over the Swiss glaciers of the Trient and Saleina, along the north faces of the Argentière basin, wound the 4,121 meters from the summit of the Aiguille Verte, it is in particular on the Italian side that you will discover the columns of this majestic natural building: Grand Pillar of Angle, Red Mists Tower, edges of Peuterey and Inominata, Candle of Freney…
Return via the north face of Bionnassay, the Aiguille du Goûter, the Col du Midi and the Aiguille de Chamonix. Very great show!
Enter the history of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a unique place in Savoy. Discover the church, its rich heritage, its exceptional architecture, its artistic treasures ...
Sail on Lake Geneva and enjoy an unforgettable panorama on the deck of a historic boat.
Embark from Evian, admire the magnificent landscapes of Chablais and Switzerland aboard the boat La Savoie.
Above all, do not leave the region without having tasted the famous Savoyard specialties: rioutes, tartiflette and Savoyard fondue, croziflette and local cheeses.
Sources: wikipedia / chamonix.com / savoie-mont-blanc.com
In season, discover another slide: Ski Joering.
The origins of ski joëring go back to 2500 years before Christ, when we find the first traces in Scandinavia of Shörekjöring, ancestor of skijoering, which at the time was only a means of locomotion. At the start, this activity was practiced by peasants who combined a need for work, travel or leisure with the horse or the dog and skiing.
Initially a means of transport, ski joëring will evolve towards pleasure and competition. The Swiss have, among other things, developed this discipline at the beginning of the 20th century for tourism and competition purposes, the most famous of which are the St. Moritz races.
At the end of the 19th century, forgotten winter equestrian disciplines reappeared locally. In France, the winter use of the horse disappeared completely after the Second World War and reappeared in the late 1990s.
Some centers offer this activity, notably the Mont-Blanc Equestrian Center in Les Houches.
LA MER DE GLACE IN CHAMONIX - MONT-BLANC
The famous little rack train, departing from Chamonix, takes you to the Montenvers site located at 1913 m. A magnificent panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.
ICE CAVE
On site, the visit to the ice cave is a trip to the heart of the glacier, re-cut each year, it describes the life of mountain dwellers at the beginning of the 19th century. It is accessible either by a footpath, around 20 minutes on foot, or by cable car: be careful, about 550 steps separate the arrival of the cable car from the entrance to the cave.
THE GLACIORIUM
True witness to the climatic changes of our century, the Montenvers site deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Mer de Glace, its formation, its history, its future developments, this is what you can discover by visiting this interactive and educational place…
OVERVIEW OF MONT-BLANC BY HELICOPTER
A 20-minute flight: In less time than it takes to say it, you will reach the roof of Europe at 4,810 meters, like eagles and chocards.
Discover these routes that make so many mountaineers dream. Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille du Midi and Chamonix needles will complete this picture.
A 30-minute flight: After flying over the Swiss glaciers of the Trient and Saleina, along the north faces of the Argentière basin, wound the 4,121 meters from the summit of the Aiguille Verte, it is in particular on the Italian side that you will discover the columns of this majestic natural building: Grand Pillar of Angle, Red Mists Tower, edges of Peuterey and Inominata, Candle of Freney…
Return via the north face of Bionnassay, the Aiguille du Goûter, the Col du Midi and the Aiguille de Chamonix. Very great show!
Enter the history of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a unique place in Savoy. Discover the church, its rich heritage, its exceptional architecture, its artistic treasures ...
Sail on Lake Geneva and enjoy an unforgettable panorama on the deck of a historic boat.
Embark from Evian, admire the magnificent landscapes of Chablais and Switzerland aboard the boat La Savoie.
Above all, do not leave the region without having tasted the famous Savoyard specialties: rioutes, tartiflette and Savoyard fondue, croziflette and local cheeses.
Sources: wikipedia / chamonix.com / savoie-mont-blanc.com
