34 of the most Coffee table hikes to discover the authentic mountains of Savoie, in the heart of the Vanoise National Park and in the flowery mountain pastures of Beaufortain.
The Vanoise , a French region on the border with Italy, is a high, preserved massif, with 100 peaks over 3,000 meters, the highest point of which is the Grande Casse (3,855 m). But it is also a mid-mountain terrain with slopes softened by glacial erosion and dotted with a multitude of lakes. The flora and fauna are particularly rich and you may come across, among others, ibex, bearded vultures, alpine bellflowers or glacier genepi.
Beaufortain , for its part, is an attractive mid-altitude area, located in the extension of the Mont-Blanc massif and offering views of meadows dominated by numerous steep peaks, including Pierra Menta, known for its climbing routes and its international ski mountaineering competition.
These two neighboring Savoyard massifs, separated by the Tarentaise Valley—the starting point for the book's hikes—each have their own distinct identity, yet complement each other perfectly to offer exceptional hiking terrain. Whether you're a sporty or a contemplative traveler, this guide offers routes of all levels, carefully selected for their specific features and their sporting and natural attractions.
