Spring hiking in the French Alps on the Weekend!

A bit about me, Maddy here, I am a Kiwi Indian living presently in Berlin having moved here in May last year with my partner from Sydney. Having lived in 5 countries & travelled to just under 40 countries covering 4 continents featuring numerous solo trips and creating new friendships along the way, I can say with a lot of assurance, you are going to have a great time on my trips. WHY GO? It’s not often that you get the chance to hike the beautiful French Alps when the weather is just right. The blazing summer months are yet to arrive, snow has almost melted away. The leaves have started to come back, and there is greenery starting to arrive. There is a nip in the air, just enough for a jacket. Folks, it is now or never to witness spectacular Spring in the French Alps! Relaxing moments near the mountains - the Alps, to be exact. Here is a land of green-velvet slopes and icy mists, ranging from the spa town of Aix Le Bain, the crystalline pure lake of Annecy, the “Venice of the Alps” Annecy with our grand finale at Mont Renard. Best of all, it’ll all only take a weekend. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS? Hiking Mont Revard (French Alps) - Le Revard is THE local mountain in Aix-les-Bains and in the western end of the French alps. The mountain rises to 1,563 meters above sea level and its ascent is very popular with locals. From up there, you have an incredible view of Aix and Lac du Bourget. Explore Aix-les-Bains: Riviera of the French Alps in an unspoilt rural region in the heart of the Alps and situated on the shore of the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, the Lac du Bourget, this town is a major spa town and also has the largest freshwater marina in France. Aix-les-Bains along with Annecy is one of the most beautiful towns in France. Lac du Bourget: Stretching 18 km, Bourget is the largest natural lake in France, surrounded by viewpoints & stunning peaks of the French alps.  This lake, which has inspired the greatest poets and as aptly stated by the famous poet, Balzac - Nowhere could one find such perfect concord between water, mountains, earth and sky. Bourget also offers visitors an array of water sports and bathing opportunities. Hiking the Circuit des 3 Croix de: Loosely translates to “The circuit of the Three Crosses”. This trail takes you along the ridge to 3 epic viewpoints over lake Annecy, with a massive cross marking each spot. We can also view the other iconic mountains including Baron & Mont Veyrier across the lake, and the tall la Tournette peak. This trail offers one of the best views/difficulty ratios of the Annecy hiking trails. Discover Lake Annecy: One of Europe’s Purest lakes and providing one of France’s most spectacular settings, with the steep wooded and snow-capped mountains rising majestically above the stunning yet peaceful turquoise waters of Lake Annecy combining to make it an unforgettable view. Lake Annecy is also the base for a wide range of sporting activities and cruises across the lake, including being famous for its paragliding activity, as winds are generally gentle and air conditions are perfect. Explore Annecy: Popularly also referred to as “Venice of the Alps”, Annecy is one of France’s most beautiful town’s with its flower-decked canals crossing the medieval old town. Clustered at the foot of its imposing castle are historic buildings and churches such as the fortress of Palais de l’Île, Notre-Dame de Liesse and the St. Claire Gate. What is included ? - TripLeader & Local English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the trip (Refer to "About Us" at the bottom for more info) - 1 nights shared accommodation in Aix-Les-Bains with breakfast included - Public transportation for the entire trip from the meeting point (excludes flights & taxi's) - Guided hike to Mont Revard - Guided 3 crosses hike in Annecy & exploring Annecy with a local - Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for this event to connect with other trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch (link to WhatsApp group in the ticket) - Access to a shared Google photo album where you can share & view all amazing pictures & videos from the trip (link to google photos album in the WhatsApp group description). Private Taxi: If you wish to avoid coming downhill from Mont Revard to Aix-Les-Bains town, then there is an option to get a taxi (20 euros per person). Needs a minimum of 3 participants. Accommodation: Single, Twin share / double rooms & triple share-rooms are provided at an extra cost and can be bought directly as an add-on while purchasing the event ticket.