Chambéry is ideally located, at the foot of the prealps. It is surrounded by mountains. They are not very high, but they are an ideal playground for whoever likes the outdoors. My favorite place is the Chartreuse, a mountain range which spreads itself between Chambéry and Grenoble. It is associated with the Carthusian monks who have their original monastery in the heart of those mountains.
The Chartreuse used to be one of my favorite playgrounds when I was younger. It is not very high, but there are difficult walks and impressive sceneries. It is not too far from the city, but still very wild and remote. The best places demand a bit of effort, and an adventurous mind.
I have started exploring it again and intend to get to know it better over the next few months. Here are a few pictures.
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