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Cascade de Clairefontaine

One of my favourite waterfalls is in Virieu-le-Grand, about 15mins drive from here. I don’t know why it is my favourite waterfall, but I do find it a particular section has a little bit of a fairytale character. As a child and young adult I have been to Cascade de Clairefontaine many many times and I find it never looses …

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Gorges de Thurignin

This is one of my favourite spots that we come back regularly. It’s a bit off track from the main road, in the middle of a bent, so you’ve got to keep your eyes peeled if you come with a car. Also, if you really go all the way, be prepared to drive into the fields with your car as …

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DISCOVERING: Chanaz

We decided to go to Chanaz a while ago, based on my brother’s recommendation. And I have to say, we were not disappointed.

You should be good on foot, in some areas the street can get quite steep and at some point even we gasped for air.