Summer snow in the Alpes

Leave Aigle for Lavey

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July 8th 2007
On Sunday we all meet at the other hotel for a breakfast, again sponsored by Jean-Paul and Janine who are as ever, unbelievably hospitable. Afterwards some guests depart back to France and other parts while a number of us go with our hosts to stay in Lavey. Juliane and Ueli take us to Lavey les Bains which is a natural thermal pool system turned into an extensive playground for the steamed, froze ... read more

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more