18th August 2013 - Col de Forclaz 1562m, - Bovine 1982m, - Champex Lac 1486m
'le jardin botanique alpin Flore - Alpe' was visited before going into Champex itself. It was an 'open day' at the garden and free entry and refreshments were enjoyed. In the garden and and around the lake there was an exhibition of sculpture 'Entre Art et Nature'. some photographs are included.
1. sunrise |
2. group photo at back of Hotel de la Forclaz Trient - photographer Ron missing |
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4.looking back at hotel |
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7. Cheese maker |
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7a - picture by Fiona Taylor |
7b - picture by Fiona Taylor |
8. leaving cheese maker |
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11.de Bovine Alpage - fine place for a break - invited to picnic so long as one buys something |
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13. Edelweiss |
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15. delicious tarts |
16. Rhone Valley? |
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23a - picture by Fiona Taylor |
24. Champex Lac - botannical garden |
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31. walking group relaxing |
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32a - picture by Fiona Taylor |
32b - picture by Fiona Taylor |
32c - picture by Fiona Taylor |
32d - picture by Fiona Taylor |
33. on Champex Lac |