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The Bauges - Hotel Based
The Bauges - Hotel Based
The Bauges are situated between the lac du Bourget and lac d'Annecy. To the south and west the Bauges are surrouned by dramatic limestone cliffs. The alpine pastures (alpages) are overlooked by l'Arcalod (2217m), the highest mountain in the Bauges.
The Bauges are classified a Regional Natural Park which has helps to preserve the unspoilt countryside with its many traditional activities and a superb flora and fauna.
Cows and goats are a part of the landscape in the alpine pastures descending to lower fields and meadows during the winter. The Bauges is rightly proud of its well-known cheese, the "Tomme des Bauges" with A.O.C. (Appellation d'Origine Controlee) status produced either directly at the farm or in one of the "fruitiere" or dairies in the Bauges.
The south facing slopes of the Bauges are home to vines that thrive on the sunny slopes.
Itinerary
A full trip "dossier" with the full itinerary is available on request; please contact me.
- Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to accommodation
- Day 2 - Le Semnoz
- Day 3 - La Feclaz & Le Revard
- Day 4 - Ecole / Jarsy
- Day 5 - Lac de la Thuile
- Day 6 - Mont Morbie - Col du Frene / Mont Devant - Col de Bornette - Crete du Chat
- Day 7 - La Motte en Bauges
- Day 8 Departure.
Tour Details
| Duration: | 6 days walking / 7 nights |
| Max Group size: | 8 - Private Group tours and Custom tours available. |
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| Accommodation: | Hotel (twin rooms); Gite d'etape; |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Picnic lunch and Dinner |
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A Few Testimonials ...
"... many thanks for your knowledge, time and effort last week it was much appreciated. Despite the weather the trip was a great success and will have many lasting memories long after other holidays have been forgotten."
Dear Mark
Just to thank you for an excellent holiday and for your patience. We really enjoyed the chance to see so many different aspects of the area and to get to some of the cols and refuges: Chris is sorting through hundreds of photographs which will help us to remember it all. We also much appreciated the comfort and helpfulness of the hotel. Many thanks for all that you did for us.
We just came back from ski vacation in Val Thorens.
We had a free day on Friday ( you can get your apartment only on Saturday). We found in the internet Mark Tennent from Simply Savoie,
and he took us for snow shoeing walk. Everything was perfect, he met us on time, gave us the equipment, and took us to very beautiful place,' with fantastic views over the mountains.
Yaffa, Jerusalem
Feb 09, 2011
"What a fabulous way to spend the day, at one with nature, in beautiful surroundings, and getting a brilliant work out as well. Highly recommend, even for adrenaline junkies!"
Mark thanks again for the great day...just got back to NYC and was talking about you on the plane home. R* had a great time with Roy...hope to see you again next year. - SF - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
Hoping we shall meet again. -IL - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010.
Thanks so much for making the three days so enjoyable.
Really felt part of the wondrous environment and feel much better for it. The lunches were also great, vipers and all! - GB - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
“I retained Mark to guide my 12-year-old son and I on the Tour du Mt Blanc in late May/early June 2010. We were pre-season, meaning that we met with some adverse weather, but Mark was consistently excellent in problem-solving, navigation and finding lateral solutions to difficult situations. He is a personable, highly experienced mountain guide with a superb knowledge of the Savoie region especially. I would certainly retain Mark again for any similar undertakings.” June 28, 2010
“I hired Mark as an instructor in Courchevel. He was courteous and professional and so interesting from the moment we met before the lesson even began. He weaves his knowledge of nature and the environment into the lesson giving a dimension that I had never experienced before.
I highly recommend Mark as an instructor extraordinare!” March 25, 2010
Hi Mark,
We really enjoyed the snowshoeing afternoons with you.
Dear Mark, thanks for a memorable day. It has just been perfect! Just back home from les Saisies. Another two beautiful days! Snow was great!
Thanks for great pictures and thanks for a great holiday.
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