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Bourg Saint Maurice – Hiking in Les Arcs

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I love skiing, but in the absence of snow, Les Arcs is  totally set up for hiking (and biking).  This includes the use of the ski lifts and gondolas to remove some of the “up” (also for the bikes…downhill only,… Continue Reading…


Les Riceys – A day in Champagne

We decided that the drive from Oxford to Bourg Saint Maurice was a little too far in a single day and true to form we decided to break the drive with a stop in the Champagne region.  Having already been… Continue Reading…


Bourg Saint Maurice – Hiking the French Alps

From Bourg Saint Maurice we don’t have to travel far to get to the start of some amazing walks in the high French Alps.  Be prepared for small single track roads that zig zag up the mountain and yellow walking… Continue Reading…


Bourg Saint Maurice – an explore from the door

Bourg Saint Maurice We’re staying in the centre of the small town, Bourg-Saint-Maurice.  From our balcony we can see the ski area, Les Arcs in front of us and all around are the mountains of the French Alps.  It’s August,… Continue Reading…