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Camping des Glaciers

Hotel·La FoulyMentioned by The Guardian
“Our campsite is situated in a unique alpine setting surrounded by rich flora and fauna. At the edge of a glacial torrent and in front of an impressive mountain landscape, it is very quiet and many walks and hikes start right at the campsite. We are on the route of the “Tour du Mt-Blanc” walking…”
— camping-glaciers.ch
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The GuardianAug 14

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries. • Tell us about a lesser known European island – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich). We vis…

camp by cool, fast-flowing rivers

18 things in this story
  • Tour du Mont Blanc walkTrailLa Fouly is a hub for this famous walk
  • Lacs de FenêtreSightwalk to these lakes, hear rock ptarmigans and marmots
  • Camping des GlaciersHotelcamp by cool, fast-flowing rivers
  • Elsewhere
  • BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, Germanyexcellent museum, part of which is free
  • HaldenseeSightTannheimer Tal, Austriaclear, sparkling cold lake at the bottom of Tannheimer Tal valley
  • Allgäu AlpsSightTannheimer Tal, Austriawalk through dense forest, ski lift takes you up
  • Bad Kissinger HütteRestaurantTannheimer Tal, Austriaserves apfelschorle, warming soups and seasonal bakes
  • Northern Lake GardaSightLake Garda, Italymountains tower above, huge adventure playground
  • Ponale mountain roadTrailLake Garda, Italywinds through tunnels with spectacular lake views
  • Ponale AltoRestaurantLake Garda, Italyenjoy a hearty pasta dish with local beer or wine
  • Kamnik-Savinja AlpsSightLogar Valley, Sloveniafoot of the mountains, explore on foot or by bike
  • Rinka waterfallSightLogar Valley, Sloveniaeasy trail to this 90-metre waterfall
  • Lago di MonateSightMonate, Italyspring-fed lake with freshest swimming water
  • Il CoppaleRestaurantMonate, Italygrassy beach with sunbeds, reasonable evening meal
  • WeitseeSightRuhpolding, GermanyThe lake itself is separated into a shallow western and a deeper eastern part by a mountain peninsula.
  • almRestaurantRuhpolding, Germanymountain refuge serving local milk, beer, meat and cheese
  • VelosudTrailPyrenees, Francesignposted route in the foothills of the Pyrenees
  • LödenseeSightRuhpolding, Germany
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