The Lacs de Fenêtre offer magnificent views reminiscent of a postcard – VS
During one of our trips to La Fouly (see specific post), we went for a random e-bike tour which transformed into a steep hike to the famous Lacs de Fenêtre. 🚴 from Caping des Glaciers (1,600 masl)➡️ passed the Buvette des Ars (1,800 masl) 🥾↗️ up to Lacs de Fenêtre (2,456 masl). It was a […]
Gelmerbahn funicular: a striking journey to reach an impressive destination – BE
It was so much worth the fear 😱!!! Check out the videos here below. A trip on the Gelmerbahn is an experience like no other, with a turquoise mountain lake awaiting you after the rattling 10 min. trip backwards up the mountain. With a gradient of 106 per cent, it is undoubtedly the steepest passenger […]
Lake Cauma; the jewel of Flims Laax Falera region; GR
During our short stay in Flims-Laax we did a lot of ebiking, including a 12km easy ride into the fairy-tale Flims forest. Naturally, we stopped for a dip into one of my favorite Swiss lakes. Known as “Lag la Cauma” in the Romansh language, meaning ‘lake siesta’, Lake Cauma is the jewel of the Grison’s […]
WAKE UP Gstaad, the highest wake park in Europe – BE
This was a weekend of all superlatives!!! Wakeboarding at 1,800m admiring those breathtaking views is quite unique. Check out the video here below; it gives you a good idea of what you can expect 😉 Thanks again to the coolest team: Alex, Yvan and Fred. You guys and Tino made Noah feel like a fish […]
St. Saphorin; a gem perched in the Lavaux vineyards considered within The Most Beautiful villages in Switzerland – VD
Yesterday’s blue sky and sunny weather were ideal to lose myself into the multiple alleys and narrow passages of one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland. Saint-Saphorin occupies a dramatic location among the Lavaux terraced vineyards, overlooking the lake. Beyond the water, majestic Alpine peaks form a scenic backdrop. The Lavaux vineyards are UNESCO […]
Short and accesible hike around the Lac de Lessoc – FR
Yesterday we discovered with our friends a very easy and accessible hike along the Lac de Lessoc in the Gruyère region. Between lake and forest, this 3km itinerary is suitable for everyone and offers a loop doable in about 1 hour and without any difficulty . Starting from Montbovon, the path joins the lakeside in […]
A fascinating e-bike tour by the Lac de L’Hongrin – VD
On Sunday we discovered the truly impressive Lac de L’Hongrin, just above Col de Mosses. It’s an amazing feat of engineering set against an unspoilt natural backdrop. I don’t know if it was the blue sky, the autumn warm colors or the shining sun that upgraded the overall experience, but OMG!!!, it was dazzling, captivating, […]
Quand automne rime avec vendanges!! – VD
This year we had the opportunity to participate in the « vendanges » or grape’s harvesting season in the Lavaux; a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanks to Constance from L’ATELIER Oeno’ludique who, after a warm welcome, introduced us to the know-how of wine-growers and grape pickers. It’s fascinating!!! This is a paying activity and for CHF 30 […]
Easy wonderful hike at Lac de Tseuzier – VS
The Lac de Tseuzier is an artificial reservoir created by the Rawyl dam, built from 1953 to 1957. Today, framed by forests, pastures, waterfalls and dramatic mountain peaks, the lake offers hikers a wonderfully refreshing experience of nature.Today was a perfect sunny day for this hike. The turquoise color of the lake was in perfect […]
Fabulous views, wonderful sunset, unique atmosphere and excellent food @ Le Coucou, Caux/Montreux – VD
Yesterday, given the promising evening weather conditions, we took a last minute decision to go up to Caux and enjoy the sunset, have some good wine and a delicious dinner at Le Coucou restaurant.Le Coucou is a charming historical Swiss chalet perched in the mountains 1,150m above Montreux. We loved the food quality, the unique […]