The APASSION Blog: Days Out
A ride on the Tramway du Mont-Blanc!
Wow! What an incredible train ride that has to rate amongst the best in the world! Having been on the Rocky Mountaineer through the Rockies in Canada we all agreed that this has to surpass even that! The views were … Continue reading
Guided Cycling – Days Out
Inspired by the stunning scenery and the classic mountain climbs including the Col de Joux Plane and the Col de la Colombière on the doorstep of Samoëns, we recently launched guided cycling breaks in conjunction with our hugely experienced cycle guide, … Continue reading
Summer walking – Samoëns and Beyond
With the arrival of summer we’ve been out exploring the area, improving our knowledge of the local hiking trails in order that we can provide our guests with first-hand knowledge of walk times, track conditions and the best places to see wild flowers and also the local wildlife! Continue reading
Fête du Lac Annecy – A Pyrotechnic Wonder
If you’ve never attended the Annecy ‘Fête du Lac’ then you are most definitely missing out on an incredible spectacle of fireworks and lasers. The annual event, described as the biggest firework display in Europe, attracts thousands of visitors to … Continue reading
A Perfect Autumn Day in Samoëns
With crystal clear skies and the autumnal colours of the trees we picked the perfect day for the walk up to the Refuge des Fonts. From the parking at at the village of Les Fardeley, just a few minutes drive from Samoëns, the walk-up took just over an hour Continue reading
‘Summer Triathlon’ in Samoëns
With only a few days in Samoëns and so many adrenaline inducing activities to choose from the Evans family decided to max out and fit as many activities into their 3 day stay as possible! Continue reading
The Sound of Music and Heidi all in a days drive
With a couple of days between guests we took the opportunity to head south to Talloires on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Taking the longer, more scenic, route over the mountains we followed the D4 past the Chartreuse de Reposoir, a imposing old monastery with such a spectacular backdrop it could have featured in the Sound of Music!
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Chamonix, Martigny and a Stunning Drive
One of the beauties of living in Samoëns on the edge of the Haute Savoie region is that we are only a short drive from numerous renowned destinations, so as part of our continued exploration of the area we decided on … Continue reading
