Mont Blanc (4,810 m / 15,780 ft) is the highest point in Europe. About 50 km from it to west is located
Sallanches Aerodrome (LFHZ), which is in Annecy. It’s a village in Haute-Savoie area in Rhône-Alpes. The airport was my next destination.
Crossing the border of Switzerland and France over Lake Geneva
The last valley before Annecy
Approaching the airport
Landing was quite managed this time. Cessna touched ground some meters before the runway but the rest was very successful.
Landing to Sallanches Aerodrome
Many residents of the Haute-Savoie take pride in the culture and lifestyle that can be described as “typiquement Savoyard” (typical Savoyard, a variation of the word Savoie). Not only do many people believe it is one of the most beautiful parts of France, but there is also the cheese and other special dishes to dote on. Taking a chance to talk to the local people about the ways this area is different than the rest of France is sure to be enlightening and would greatly enrich the travel experience.
The Haute-Savoie, particularly the rural areas, can also provide a revealing look at the quiet, small-town life in France. For the tourist who has a tendency to forget the France outside of Paris, this may be especially eye-opening and entertaining.
Haute-Savoie, Wikivoyage
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