Saleve in the snow

November 2008 - and snow had already covered the Saleve. We went for a short drive. First stop was the Chateau des Avenieres where we had enjoyed some excellent dinners over the summer, including watching the fireworks from the Fete du Lac dAnnecy.

From Snow on the Saleve Nov 2008

The Chateau was built by a wealthy American couple, apparently with an interest in astronomy which may explain some of the odd looking turrets-like features attached to the building.

From Snow on the Saleve Nov 2008

Above looking down to Lake Annecy from the Chateau. Below, on the other side of the Saleve, looking out to the French Alps where a few weeks later our skiing career would start!

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Chateau des Avenieres