A walk in the Massif d’Esterel
Tag: outdoors
Day Hike: Lacs de la Pra
The Lacs de la Pra are a smattering of tiny lakes in the Belledonne mountain range, a western section of the Alps. And what a section.
The Restorative Properties of Fresh(er) Air
My personal outdoor-exercise drug of choice: mountains.
Day Hike: Rochetaillée and the Gouffre d’Enfer
A day hike in the hilly Parc du Pilat
Three Hops Above Grenoble: La Bastille, Mont Jalla, and Mont Rachais
The three-viewpoint ascent of La Bastille (big hill), Mont Jalla (about 600 m), and Mont Rachais (about 1000 m) is one pretty-much continuous climb suited to shorter, colder day
Day Hike: Aix-les-Bains Gare SNCF to Belvédère du Mont Revard
A relatively sporty day hike without too much transportation hassle
Losing the Trail in France
Tips for low-key hikers