Alpine articles Tag

Mountain Law: what does it change for your vehicle?

m 2021 to 2024, the designation 'winter tyres' will cover all tyres identified by one of the M+S, M.S or M&S markings or by the joint presence of the alpine symbol marking (recognised as 3PMSF for 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) and one of the M+S, M.S or M&S markings. As of November 1, 2024, the win ...

12
Oct
2021

Saint-Véran: visit the highest village in Europe

A gem in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes The commune of Saint-Véran, located in the Hautes-Alpes department at the heart of the Queyras Regional Natural Park, prides itself on its title of "the highest village in Europe." Perched at an altitude of 2042 meters, this mountain village is the highest i ...

17
July
2009

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

noise National Park. The Vanoise National Park was the first French national park to be created in 1963, under the impetus of associations such as the French Alpine Club and the Touring Club of France. As early as the 1950s, the creation of a national reserve adjacent to the Italian Gran Paradiso N ...

02
Mar
2011

Poppies in the Garden: Varieties and Cultivation

e corn poppy or Papaver rhoeas. - the Iceland poppy or Papaver nudicaule. - the opium poppy also known as sleeping poppy or Papaver somniferum. - the alpine poppy or Papaver alpinum. - the oriental poppy with large flowers or Papaver orientalis. Additionally, flowers from other botanical genera are ...

12
June
2015

Holidays in France: 5 destinations to go to the mountains in summer

diose setting, with a view of the Alps and the Mont-Blanc! You don't need to be a seasoned walker to enjoy it: in the vicinity of the village, wonderful alpine landscapes are accessible by easy hikes. 4- Alpe d'Huez in Isère A sports resort par excellence, L'Alpe d'Huez allows you to enjoy t ...

26
May
2021

Vaujany: 5 good reasons to choose this village resort

Vaujany is a destination where there is never a dull moment. Winter and summer alike, you can enjoy all mountain activities here. If you go there for alpine and nordic skiing in winter, you will love to come back in the nice days to try the via ferrata and practice hiking or mountain biking. T ...

22
Dec
2021

The ViaRhôna: a bicycle route from the Alps to the Mediterranean

1- It follows the Rhône As its name suggests, the ViaRhôna follows the Rhône River for 815 km. It starts from the shores of Lake Geneva at Saint-Gingolph in the Alps and takes you to the beaches of the Mediterranean. In fact, you can end your trip near Arles in Port Saint Louis du Rhône or i ...

21
Feb
2022

Gran Paradiso National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary

e Gran Paradiso (@granparadisopark) Even today, there are nearly 3,000 ibex in the park, the largest population of this species in Europe. The alpine fauna of the park also includes chamois, marmots and foxes. There are over 100 species of birds such as rock ptarmigan, golden eagle and gre ...

02
June
2022