France (2021)

Monument des Diables Bleus, near the Grand Ballon.
Monument des Diables Bleus, near the Grand Ballon.
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Forest in the
Forest in the "Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges".
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Forest in the
Forest in the "Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges".
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Lac Noir.
Lac Noir.
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Lac Noir.
Lac Noir.
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Today we hike the Sentier des Roches, a 7 hour tour starting at Col de la Schlucht. Sure-footedness is recommended for this route.
Today we hike the Sentier des Roches, a 7 hour tour starting at Col de la Schlucht. Sure-footedness is recommended for this route.
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View over the
View over the "Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges".
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Colmar, former town hall.
Colmar, former town hall.
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Colmar, House of the 100 Heads.
Colmar, House of the 100 Heads.
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Colmar.
Colmar.
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Colmar.
Colmar.
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Colmar cathedral.
Colmar cathedral.
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The indoor market in Colmar, where we bought all kinds of great local cheeses and cured meats.
The indoor market in Colmar, where we bought all kinds of great local cheeses and cured meats.
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In earlier times the canal was used to transport goods to the indoor market.
In earlier times the canal was used to transport goods to the indoor market.
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This house's decoration indicates that the canals in Colmar are rich in Pike.
This house's decoration indicates that the canals in Colmar are rich in Pike.
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In the bottom right of the photo you can see many pike in the water.
In the bottom right of the photo you can see many pike in the water.
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Today's hike takes us through the vineyards around Ribeauvillé and along some castles.
Today's hike takes us through the vineyards around Ribeauvillé and along some castles.
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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg.
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg.
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Saint Ulrich castle.
Saint Ulrich castle.
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First hiking day of the second week of the vacation, in the Haute Savoie.
First hiking day of the second week of the vacation, in the Haute Savoie.
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The MASSIF DU MONT BLANC (indicated on the map) is unfortunately shrouded in clouds. Did we climb 1000 meters for nothing? ;-)
The MASSIF DU MONT BLANC (indicated on the map) is unfortunately shrouded in clouds. Did we climb 1000 meters for nothing? ;-)
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View from Pointe de Nyon.
View from Pointe de Nyon.
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The Morzine region is primarily a winter sports destination.
The Morzine region is primarily a winter sports destination.
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Start of the Roc d'Enfer hike, near Graydon.
Start of the Roc d'Enfer hike, near Graydon.
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Our first (and only) glimpse of the Mont Blanc massif.
Our first (and only) glimpse of the Mont Blanc massif.
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Alpine marmot.
Alpine marmot.
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Lac d'Anterne.
Lac d'Anterne.
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Cascades de la Pleureuse et de la Sauffaz.
Cascades de la Pleureuse et de la Sauffaz.
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