September 12, 2013 The French Alps A small home in the foothills of the mountains. The house belonged to a friend and I was able to stay here for some days in 2001. Posted in Europe, France Tagged Alps, Aussois, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France, Maurienne region, Plan d'Amont, Savoie department, Vanoise massif, Vanoise National Park