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The Dard Waterfall (Mont-Saxonnex)

By: Gaelle 23rd October 202421st October 2024

Annecy, France, French Alps, Savoie Mont Blanc regionBornes-Aravis massif, hike, waterfallLeave a Comment

Discover the Dard Waterfall in Mont-Saxonnex: a lovely natural waterfall accessible with a 10-minute walk from the parking area.

Family-friendly hike to the Croix du Nivolet

By: Gaelle 20th October 20245th April 2025

France, French Alps, Savoie Mont Blanc regionbauges massif, hikeLeave a Comment

The Croix du Nivolet, Nivolet Cross, is a monumental cross installed at the summit of the Nivolet, in the Bauges Massif. It overlooks Lake Bourget as well as the towns of Aix-les-Bains and Chambéry. The Croix du Nivolet hike is THE classic hike for the people of Chambéry. The trail is easy and accessible. As…

The Alloix Waterfalls

By: Gaelle 22nd August 202417th January 2025

France, French Alps, Savoie Mont Blanc regionChartreuse Massif, Hiking, via ferrata, waterfallLeave a Comment

A magnificent hike to discover the waterfalls of the Alloix Stream: the Gouille Michel Waterfall and the Grande Cascade.

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Hi, there! I’m Gaelle and while visiting many of the 70+ countries I've travelled to, I have tried to avoid the crowds of tourists, handrail-flanked walkways and the 'stand here to take your selfie'. From solo travelling in Uzbekistan and marvelling at its intricate Islamic architecture to hiking through the jungle in Panama and enjoying stunning waterfall amphitheatres, all to oneself. I walk that extra mile and seek out the guidebook-alternative, yet never one bit less beautiful. Through this website I endeavour to share this experience and show you another path, the one less travelled—Welcome to my travel diaries, welcome to TheOtherPaths.com