Situated on the border between France and Switzerland, just one and a half hours from Geneva, the mountains of the Haute Savoie, have long been known as a winter playground, forming part of the huge portes du Soleil ski area.

What is less well known is the range of superb walking opportunities offered during the rest of the year, especially in the vallee d’Abondance where the combination of forest, alpine meadow and mountain peaks provides a fantastic area to explore.

AKAdventures offers you the chance to walk safely in these mountains in the company of a qualified local Mountain Leader.

You can spend a morning wandering through Alpine meadows, being introduced to the abundant plants and animals, climb one of the local peaks, to be astounded by the fantastic views across the range of the high Alps, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, or spend a memorable night in a mountain hut, treated to traditional Savoyard food and hospitality.