[FR] Valais-France

Clearly visible on the Alpine map, following ridges, crossing valleys, cutting through passes, and diving into lakes, lines, sometimes flanked by colored bands, define the international boundaries between Alpine countries. One such line separates France and Switzerland from Mont Dolent to Lake Geneva. The boundary between Haute-Savoie and the Canton of Valais is the legacy of a millennial history, with its border markers bearing witness to past vicissitudes. Kingdoms, duchies, counties, republics, and abbeys have left their coats of arms or inscriptions on these markers.

This guide offers a dual approach to the Savoy-Valais border's history: one playful through hiking, and the other scholarly with a comprehensive presentation of its border markers. Twenty-two hikes are included, each with a summary sheet, a detailed map, and an illustrated description of the walk, highlighting the most significant markers. The historical documentation results from years of research in French, Swiss, and Italian archives and active on-site studies.

Explore engraved stones and their links to European history in the majestic Pennine Alps: a captivating adventure for both body and mind!

Editions Slatkine 2014
ISBN 9782832105986

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