We had previously hiked from Estenc to Col de Boucharde and Col de la Cayolle; it was an excellent loop in the upper Var River Valley. This time we wanted to explore the trail to Col de Sanguinière (2601 m), using the same starting point by the D2202 road just north of the hamlet of Estenc.Trail start above EstencTrail...
The following tasty sauté is perfect to make in autumn and winter when the butternuts and pumpkins are in season. 2 servings2 small organic chicken breasts without skin and bone½ small butternut squash2 tbsp. olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tbsp. grainy mustard, moutarde à l’ancienne2 tbsp. crème fraîche, 15% fat½ tsp. cinnamon powderFreshly ground black pepperChopped fresh...
We have hiked up to Puy de Tourrettes (1268 m) many times, and written a few blogposts featuring different itineraries.Because of its elevation (970 m), the parking on the St-Barnabé plateau is a tempting starting point to explore the surroundings. It should be added that marked routes to the Puy de Tourrettes summit have been removed from new maps...
This is a simple one-pan recipe that can be cooked in about half an hour. The secret for its taste is in quality ingredients; organic chicken breasts, good Italian oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and organic fresh herbs.Very little crème fraîche or cream is needed to achieve the creaminess of the sauce if it is stirred in the wine sauce almost...
Compared with the famous Col de la Vanoise (2516 m) which lies on a large alpine meadow, Col Rosset (2545 m) is a narrow mountain pass with steep flanks on both sides. Therefore, the trail there is more challenging, with some exposed stretches.Starting from Pralognan la Vanoise (1410 m), we decided to use the cable car to Mont Bochor...
Avocado toast is a popular healthy recipe for a simple and quick meal. In France, a small number of avocados are grown but usually the avocados in French supermarkets are imported. Their quality is very variable; from hard unripe to already dark end over-ripe so not always edible and smashable. I have seen some French recipes which replace avocados with...
Situated at the foot of the imposing Grande Casse (3855 m), Col de la Vanoise (2517 m) is probably the most visited site in the Vanoise National Park.Historically the col was a trading route between France and the Piemonte region. The long-distance hiking trail GR55 runs through the mountain pass.The GR55 ascends from the village of Pralognan la Vanoise...
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