Les Gorges de la Diosaz

An easier day today. Plus we actually travelled away from the upper Chamonix valley for a change. Just down by the narrows as you enter the valley you’ll find the village of Servoz, though unless you’re looking out for it you’ll be past it on the motorway before you know it. And the train passes through, so again, no need for the car (though we did today so that we could have a bit of an explore on the way back).


Our reason for heading down was to visit the Gorges de la Diosaz. A walk up a narrow canyon on walkways, sometimes suspended over the gorge itself, sometimes hacked out of the cliff face. However, the trail itself is well maintained and enclosed, so there were no worries about taking 4 year old Sam along.


The damp, spray filled atmosphere, and the shade from the sunshine allowed a very pleasant hour or so, escaping the heat of the day. Imagine that its also a fairly good place to go on a wet day, when you don’t fancy going out into the hills.


On the way back we took the scenic route via Vaudagne to Les Houches and had a look at the bolted rock climbing area and the Kids Adventure area. Then continuing along the back roads, we stopped at Les Gaillands and enjoyed an ice cream whilst watching the climbers on the bolted climbing routes there. Next we’ll be bringing the climbing gear too!