September 7th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

When the Snow Melts

Although snow sports enthusiasts know Chambéry as the gateway to some of France’s top ski resorts, the area also has a lot to offer outside the ski season. The nearby Bauges National Park, for example, is worth a visit at any time of the year. The little-visited park offers some excellent walks, hikes and climbs in a diverse landscape of rolling meadows, forest and sheer rock faces. Some of the local peaks rise above 2000m of altitude and offer spectacular views of the valley below.

These stunning shots were taken from a 1600m peak. The lake that dominates the view is the Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France. In the left of the shot you can just make out the runway of Chambery airport.

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Many thanks to Tim Proctor of Air Charter for these pictures taken, remarkably, on his mobile phone.

Tags: Bauges National Park, Chambery Airport, Lac du Bourget
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