Spring is a magnificent time of year, especialy here in the Alp, and this year more so as our Son was born in April which really does mark the end of Winter! The winter snows slowly melt, fresh growth appears on the evergreans, and new shoots start to show on the deciduous trees. It start in the valley, which rapidly turns green, and slowly creeps up the hillside. Alpine medows first loosing their snow and then turning from brown to fresh new green.
Spring can take a long time round here - a tug between Winter and Summer, the snow-line rising and then falling again just when you thought summer was definitely here. Today being a perfect example, with the snows covering the Chaine de Fiz and the Top of Prarion once more when I opened the shutters this morning, when only a few days ago we walked up well above that level and picknicked on the new fresh grass!
With the onset of Spring, more of the mountains open up for you - walks can take you deeper into the hills and higher as the snows melt. The rivers and waterfalls are at their most spectacular as the winter snow relinquishes it’s hold and the weather is often superb, warm and sunny and stable.