by charles_lehmann | Sat 15 Jul 2023 | Prealps, Hiking
The Stockhorn is a very surprising peak in the Gantrisch region. From the Jura and the plateau, it looks like a vertical rocky tooth. Its profile looks like a sharp spire. One wonders how it is possible to get to the top. However, despite appearances, it is easy to...
by charles_lehmann | Fri 14 Jul 2023 | Jura, Hiking
The Col de la Vue des Alpes is aptly named. Indeed, from the large car park of the pass, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of much of the Alps. If you follow the ridge starting from the pass, you can also find beautiful views, either going to the Tête de Ran or going...
by charles_lehmann | Thu 13 Jul 2023 | Jura, Hiking
Driving along the shore of Lake Neuchâtel between Grandson and Bevaix, you can see above you, the crest of the Jura. If you are not careful, you get the impression that the crest you see is just one single anticline. A closer look and, above all, a look at the...
by charles_lehmann | Sat 8 Jul 2023 | Hiking, Valais
The northwestern slope of Les Dents du Midi in the Val d’Illiez has a small number of mountain lakes. These lakes are located at the foot of the mountain range and their presence is explained by the small glaciers found there. These glaciers, which were...
by charles_lehmann | Fri 7 Jul 2023 | Bernese Alps, Hiking
The Bunderchrinde, even though the name is not very eloquent, is a pass connecting Adelboden and Kandersteg. It is located on route 1 of the Via Alpina. This route crosses the Alps from east to west, which in my opinion is a bad choice, even if it makes sense in view...
