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Italy / France

2017 · Italy · France

CountriesItaly, France
Stages7

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Photographs (193)

A jagged snow-streaked mountain ridge rises above a wide green valley in warm afternoon light.A cluster of old stone houses with tiled roofs clings to a steep green hillside above the valley.A green meadow with tall grasses stretches toward a rugged rocky peak in the distance.A small mountain village sits in a green basin enclosed by steep forested slopes and rocky peaks.A road curves through green fields and scattered trees beneath a bright, cloud-streaked sky.Colourful houses stacked on a rocky cliff overlook a small harbour and turquoise water.Weathered cottages in shades of red and cream cling to a steep terraced slope above the shore.A vivid turquoise bay stretches beneath a hillside covered with closely packed colourful buildings.Tall narrow houses in pastel colours line the edge of a rocky headland above the Mediterranean.A narrow stone stairway climbs between closely set village houses painted in warm colours.Houses with shuttered windows overlook a calm expanse of blue sea from a high vantage point.Dramatic pale limestone cliffs drop steeply into deep blue sea under a wide sky.Sharp craggy ridges tower over a small cove where the water glows turquoise near the base.A vast calm sea spreads out beneath a horizon of pale eroded limestone cliffs.People sit and lie on the rocks along the shore, enjoying the sun beside clear shallow water.A sheltered inlet of bright turquoise water is enclosed by pale limestone rock on both sides.A narrow path follows a grassy ridge with the sea and cliffs visible on either side.The pale pink of sunlit limestone glows beside a quiet blue bay with a sandy shoreline.Dark green pines grow along the top edge of a pale cliff, dropping away to the sea below.Evening light softens the coastal crags and water, painting them in warm orange and deep blue tones.A hiker in a green jacket sits on a rock in deep snow, a backpack beside him.High snowy peaks and a skiers' track across a bright sunlit snowfield.A small frozen pond sits among a bare larch forest on a snowy hillside.A hiker sits on a rock under bare larch trees on a snow slope.

Journal Notes (7)
Day 1 - Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley, located in the northwestern part of Italy, is a region known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history and unique culture. The valley is situated in the Western Alps and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the Mat …

Day 2 - Aosta Valley

The Aosta Valley, located in the northwestern part of Italy, is a region known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history and unique culture. The valley is situated in the Western Alps and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the Mat …

Day 3 - Aosta Valley / Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, meaning "Five Lands" in Italian, is a beautiful coastal region located in the northwest of Italy, in the Liguria region. It is a series of five villages, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, that are built into the cliffs along the Med …

Day 4 - Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, meaning "Five Lands" in Italian, is a picturesque coastal region located in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. The region is made up of five small villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. These villages are built into the cli …

Day 5 - Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, meaning "Five Lands" in Italian, is a picturesque coastal region located in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. The region is made up of five small villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. These villages are built into the cli …

Day 6 - Cinque Terre / Calanques (France)

The Calanques are a series of steep-sided inlets, located along the Mediterranean coast in the Provence region of southeast France. These inlets, also known as fjords, are located between the towns of Marseille and Cassis and are characterized by their dramatic limestone cliffs a …

Day 7 - Calanques (France)

The Calanques are a series of steep-sided inlets, located along the Mediterranean coast in the Provence region of southeast France. These inlets, also known as fjords, are located between the towns of Marseille and Cassis and are characterized by their dramatic limestone cliffs a …