Haute-Savoie, between lakes and mountains
The Borne is the river that runs through the village of Le Grand Bornand. This charming, authentic summer and winter resort lies between the Massif des Bornes and the Massif des Aravis. It plays host to the French World Cup and Biathlon events, and regularly hosts the Tour de France cycling race.
High above the Chamonix valley, Lac Blanc (2352 m) offers one of the finest views of the Mont-Blanc massif. This hike is very popular, offering spectacular, unobstructed views all the way. It is relatively accessible from Chamonix.
Le Grand Bornand is a summer and winter resort in Haute-Savoie. It lies between the Massif des Bornes and the Massif des Aravis. This photo was taken 45 minutes after sunset.
High above the Chamonix valley, the Chéserys lakes (2210 m) offer one of the finest views of the Mont-Blanc massif.
The Mont-Blanc massif is crossed by several gondolas linking Chamonix to the Helbronner point in Italy above Courmayeur. In just a few minutes, you'll be high above the glaciers, facing the mythical peaks that have made Chamonix one of the world's leading mountaineering destinations.
Sleeping in the mountains gives you a front-row seat to the magic of sunset and sunrise, here facing the Aravis and Mont-Blanc massifs.
The Lac Blanc hike (2352 m) above the Chamonix valley is one of the most popular. It offers one of the finest views of the Mont-Blanc massif. The lake remains icebound until July.
Lac Blanc (2352 m) is a popular destination for hikers in summer. At night, the view is just as breathtaking on a clear day, with the town of Chamonix below illuminating Mont Blanc.