In 2016 we did work exchange in La Balme, and in 2017 Jean and I were asked if we wanted to house sit at the very same place. As we find it to be one of the most beautiful places we’ve been, we said yes! End of September and beginning of October is the period where the trees in this area change into a firework of autumn colours, so even though the air starts to get fresh, it’s the perfect time to go hiking in these breathtaking landscapes.
Index
La Balme

Breathtaking view from above La Balme

Breathtaking view towards La Balme

Tree cabin

Outdoors

Mountain garden

Mountain garden

Chicken coop

Outdoors autumn lunch

Outdoors autumn lunch

Foggy day

Foggy day

Foggy day

Autumn leaves

Autumn colours

Hammock

Breathtaking view from above La Balme

Nice viewpoint towards La Balme

Breathtaking view from above La Balme

Autumn coloured trees

Breathtaking view from above La Balme

Sunbathing in autumn
Surrounding Areas

Busy sky

Trees on a tree

Local decor

Autumn flowers

Decor

Cute garden

Cute hotel

Mountain view

Mountain view

Going hiking

Mountain view

Grafitti

Waterfall

Jean by waterfall

A flat hiking trail amongst mountains

Breathtaking mountain view

Autumn colours

Autumn colours

A tree on autumn fire

Intens autumn colours

Intens autumn colours

Original house facade

A blue bottle

Hiking with friends and admiring a beautiful church building

Colourful bouquet of autumn leaves

Intens autumn colours

Taking an autumn stroll

Intens autumn colours

Beautiful autumn colours

Beautiful autumn colours

Lines
Hike to La Croix de Cassini
It was under Luke XV that Cassini III left his name to the Cassini Cross of Freney (2361 m above sea level) because he used it for his measurements. Cassini maps, drawn over 250 years ago, are as accurate as our current IGN maps. More about this hike on Isère Tourisme.

A few sheep…

Leftover blueberries

Jean…

…having fun

Hiking companion

Jean admiring the view

Jean, the mountain goat

Hiking boots
Hike to Lac Besson
More info on this hike at Isère tourisme.

Horses enjoying the peace and quiet, with no stressed out humans around
Hike to Platau d’Emparis
More info about this hike on Isère tourisme.

Sheep highway

Zen cows

A tiny bit steep