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Ski de fond at Les Houches

chaletlaforet September 9th, 2006



Ski de fond, originally uploaded by Alain Bachellier.

Off piste cross-country skiing on the Prarion plateau - with the Aravis range in the distance. I’ve never tried this, but would love to give it a go.

Descending the arete to La Vallée Blanche

chaletlaforet September 9th, 2006

The ridge leading down to La Vallée Blanche. Not for anyone with vertigo!

Vallorcine view in winter

chaletlaforet September 8th, 2006



IMG_1156.JPG, originally uploaded by Kevin Knox.

Looking straight down the valley from Vallorcine

Mer de glace fom Montenvers

chaletlaforet September 8th, 2006



Mer de glace, Mt. Blanc Range, originally uploaded by VeloManiac.

Lovely, lovely picture of the view of the Mer de Glace from Montenvers - I really recommend looking at all his photos, there are some amazing ones from all over the world.

Le Tour - view from the Col de Balme

chaletlaforet September 8th, 2006



col de balme, originally uploaded by andy carson.

The wide open spaces of Le Tour have spectacular views down the valley which you can really get a feel for in this photo. Last summer, we saw a marmot just further down from here…