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MULTI-ADVENTURE
PARIS
Geneva
DAYS 1–2 Follow quiet paths along the ViaRhôna, an impressive 500- mile bike route that traces the Rhône River from Geneva to the beaches of Marseille • Lunch in the “Little Venice of Savoie” at a charming restaurant along the Savière Canal • Ferry across France’s largest natural lake, Lac de Bourget • Hike through World Heritage sites in Massif de Bauges Regional Nature Park • At our picnic lunch, sample the local cheese, Tome de Bauges, with an earthy aroma and sweet buttery flavor • Embark on an afternoon adventure through the forested slopes of Croix de Bergers • In Aix-les-Bains, a leading town of the belle epoque era, enjoy Modern French cuisine amid stylish architecture. » Hotel L’Incomparable - Premiere DAYS 3–6 Visit a traditional alpine farm and learn about the local cheese- making process • Bike through the Northern Bauges Mountains before a peaceful descent to the sparkling waters of glittering Lac d’Annecy • Follow La Voie Verte (the green way) bike path, tracing well-paved routes around the waterways that feed into Lake Annecy • Savor panoramic views of the Aravis mountain range from our cozy retreat • Visit fashionable Megève, known for its fine dining, excellent shopping and 1,000-year-old church • From the historic Mont Blanc Tramway, hike out to the week’s most aerial views of glacial-carved valleys and majestic pine forests • Explore lush Col de Voza, a magnificent mountain landscape nestled between Switzerland and Megève • Our final mountain ascent showcases panoramic vistas of the Avaris Range, Mont Blanc and the peaks of Savoie. » L’Alpaga - Premiere Hike amid glorious landscapes. Bike to storybook villages and pristine Lake Annecy. As we go from the Rhône River to snowcapped Mont Blanc, keep your camera ready. This is alpine beauty at its finest. Mountains & Alpine Culture from Annecy to Megève FRENCH ALPS LAKES & VALLEYS
FRANCE
Rhone River
St. Gervais les Bains
Lac d’Annecy
Mont Blanc
Chanaz
Megeve
Lac du Bourget
ITALY
Bauges Mts
Aix-les-Bains Treserve
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 • Walk/Hike • Bike Premiere Hotels $6,099 to $6,699 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Your Private Group o \ Search FIMM on backroads.com
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