France, Rhône-Alpes, The Ecrins National Park. Morning light illuminates the peak of La Meije, within the Ecrins National Park near the village of La Grave.

France, Rhône-Alpes, The Ecrins National Park. Morning light illuminates the peak of La Meije, within the Ecrins National Park near the village of La Grave.

France, Rhône-Alpes, The Ecrins National Park. Morning light illuminates the peak of La Meije, within the Ecrins National Park near the village of La Grave.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. Worn car, lorry and tractor tyres are recycled to provide flood protection on the river bed near the Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. Worn car, lorry and tractor tyres are recycled to provide flood protection on the river bed near the Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, Huez. Wood lodge / restuarant located in the Alps near the Le Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, Huez. Wood lodge / restuarant located in the Alps near the Le Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, The Ecrins National Park. Mist lingers over the peaks of the Ecrins National Park near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, The Ecrins National Park. Mist lingers over the peaks of the Ecrins National Park near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. A female hiker reads a map in a forest (Foret de Marronne) near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. A wooden cross located in a forest (Foret de Marronne) near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. A wooden cross located in a forest (Foret de Marronne) near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg d Oisans. A wooden cross located in a forest (Foret de Marronne) near Le Bourg d Oisans.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Dawn looking accross the Lac d'Annecy (Annecy Lake), located near the town of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Dawn looking accross the Lac d'Annecy (Annecy Lake), located near the town of Annecy

Switzerland Valais Schonbielhutte A popular swiss alpine hut in a landscape dominated by the form of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, Zmuttgletscher. Zmuttgletscher glacier and surrounding mountains, near north western foot of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, Zmuttgletscher. Zmuttgletscher glacier and surrounding mountains, near north western foot of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, Zmuttgletscher. Zmuttgletscher glacier and surrounding mountains, near north western foot of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, Matterhorn. The Matterhorn viewed from outside the Schonbielhutte alpine hut

Switzerland Valais, Matterhorn. The Matterhorn viewed from outside the Schonbielhutte alpine hut

Switzerland Valais Schonbielhutte A popular swiss alpine hut in a landscape dominated by the form of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais Schonbielhutte A popular swiss alpine hut in a landscape dominated by the form of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, Matterhorn. The Matterhorn and a flagviewed from outside the Schonbielhutte alpine hut

Switzerland Valais, Schonbielhutte. Hikers walking along a trail heading towards Schonbielhutte hut alongside the Zmuttgletscher

Switzerland Valais, Matterhorn. Ice covered lake in a landscape dominated by the peak of the Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais, The Breithorn. The snow capped Breithorn viewed from the Klein Matterhorn

Switzerland Valais The Matterhorn Early morning light iluminates the impresive form of the Matterhorn mountain near Zermatt

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The Cabane de l'A Neuve mountain hut also known as cabane dufour 2735m, 8973ft

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. Mountains reflected in the windows of the Cabane de l'A Neuve mountain refuge

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. Mountains reflected in the windows of the Cabane de l'A Neuve mountain refuge

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The Cabane de l'A Neuve mountain hut also known as cabane dufour 2735m, 8973ft

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The interior of the Cabane de l'A Neuve 2735m, 8973ft mountain hut also known as cabane dufour

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The interior of the Cabane de l'A Neuve 2735m, 8973ft mountain hut also known as cabane dufour

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The interior of the Cabane de l'A Neuve 2735m, 8973ft mountain hut also known as cabane dufour

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The interior of the Cabane de l'A Neuve 2735m, 8973ft mountain hut also known as cabane dufour

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A colourfull wild flower meadow against a dramatic mountain backdrop near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A colourfull wild flower meadow against a dramatic mountain backdrop near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A wood cabin in a wild flower meadow against a dramatic mountain backdrop near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. Snow covered peaks of mountains reflected in an alpine lake located near La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A wood cabin within a wild flower meadow against a dramatic mountain backdrop near La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. Wild flowers against lichen covered rock in a wild flower meadow near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A wood cabin hid amongst a wild flower meadow and woodland near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. The vibrant colors of woodland against a blue sky near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A sream running through a dramatic mountain landscape near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A stream running through a dramatic mountain landscape near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. Pink clouds above a dramatic mountain landscape near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val d Arpette A female hiker heading along the route from La Breya towards Orny near the popular Champex town

Switzerland Valais Val d Arpette A painted stone indicates the route from La Breya towards Orny near the popular Champex.

Switzerland Valais Val d Arpette A view looking above Champex towards the artificial Lac de Champex and surrounding forest.