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Corbel, Savoie
Corbel (; frp, Korbé) is a Communes of France, commune in the Savoie Departments of France, department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regions of France, region in south-eastern France. It borders the department of Isère. Geography The township of Corbel has three main water streams: Gringalet, Hyères and Guiers Vif. The Gringalet separates ''Corbel valley'' from north to south and Guiers Vif goes on its southern border, in the gorges du Guiers. The Gringalet rises in the township, close to ''les Cruz'', and empties into the Guiers Vif. River of Hyères (River), Hyères (or Hyère), meanwhile, has its source at the Col des Égaux and down to the township of Saint-Jean-de-Couz. At the level of ''Corbel valley'', if the district is more forested and steepits at his southern border (with Guiers Vif), it is less at the center and at the north. At the Col des Égaux, there are more grasslands and flat surfaces. Two mountains of the Chartreuse Mountains are located on the territory of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communes Of France
The () is a level of administrative division in the French Republic. French are analogous to civil townships and incorporated municipalities in the United States and Canada, ' in Germany, ' in Italy, or ' in Spain. The United Kingdom's equivalent are civil parishes, although some areas, particularly urban areas, are unparished. are based on historical geographic communities or villages and are vested with significant powers to manage the populations and land of the geographic area covered. The are the fourth-level administrative divisions of France. vary widely in size and area, from large sprawling cities with millions of inhabitants like Paris, to small hamlets with only a handful of inhabitants. typically are based on pre-existing villages and facilitate local governance. All have names, but not all named geographic areas or groups of people residing together are ( or ), the difference residing in the lack of administrative powers. Except for the municipal arrondi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Cochette
La Cochette (or Pointe de la Cochette) is a mountain of the Chartreuse Mountains culminating at 1618 m above sea level and located at the edge of Corbel, of Saint-Jean-de-Couz and of Entremont-le-Vieux in Savoie. Geography La Cochette is part of the Mount Outheran Range. The link extends to the south by its south antecime, the tip of the Grand Crêt, and ends at the Pointe de Thivelet. The rocky crest of La Cochette is formed by limestone Limestone ( calcium carbonate ) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of . Limestone forms whe ...s of Fontanil Access Access to the tip of the Cochette passes through the col du Grapillon. Environmental protection La Cochette is part of the Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse and the natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest type II of the Chartreuse massif. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Som
The Grand Som is a mountain of the Chartreuse Mountains in the French Prealps, in Isère, France. It has a long ridge, unevenly sharp, overlooking the Petit Som (1,772m), the Col de la Ruchère northwest and the Grande Chartreuse monastery below the cliffs. The summit has a cross and two relief tables. It lies in the Parc Naturel Régional de la Chartreuse Parc Naturel Régional de la Chartreuse (Chartreuse Regional Nature Park) is a regional nature park located in the region Rhône-Alpes between Chambéry, Grenoble and Voiron, on the border of the departments of Isère and Savoie. It is based on the .... Caving Many chasms are present on the massif: Trou Lisse à Combonne (−303 m), puits de l'Écho (−396 m), gouffre Roland (−481 m), gouffre de Mauvernay (−507 m), gouffre des Aures (−512 m), , but the most important network is the puits Francis (1,565 m) or of 723 meters deep for 6,836 m of development. Discovered in July 1966 by the caving club of La Tronche (FLT), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcabas
Jean-Marie Pirot (December 26, 1926 – August 23, 2018), popularly known as Arcabas (a name given to him by his pupils), was a French contemporary sacred artist. Pirot was born in Trémery. He studied in the ''École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts'' of Paris and taught in the ''École des Beaux-Arts'' of Grenoble. He became known for his works in Saint-Hugues-de-Chartreuse church. From 1969 to 1972, he was appointed ''guest artist'' by the Canadian government, and was a professor of the University of Ottawa, where he created "l’atelier collectif expérimental". Later, back in France, he founded the atelier "Éloge de la Main". He received several demands from the French government and religious institutions. His works can be found in France, Germany, Mexico, Canada and the USA. He last lived in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, in Isère. He used several techniques: sculpture, engraving, tapestry, mosaic or cabinet work, but specially painting. He also worked for theater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV8 Mont-Blanc
''TV8 Mont-Blanc'' is a Savoie-based local television channel, broadcast on Télévision Numérique Terrestre Television in France was introduced in 1931, when the first experimental broadcasts began. Colour television was introduced in October 1967 on La Deuxième Chaîne. Digital terrestrial television The digital terrestrial television platform w ..., cable and satellite. www.kingofsat.net External links *References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France 3 Alpes
France 3 Alpes is one France 3's regional broadcasting services to people in the Rhône-Alpes region. It was launched as ORTF Rhône-Alpes in 1968. It is headquartered in La Tronche. The service is also one of 2 services to be broadcast to people living in the region, the other being France 3 Rhône-Alpes, which is broadcast from Lyon Lyon,, ; Occitan: ''Lion'', hist. ''Lionés'' also spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city and second-largest metropolitan area of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of t .... France 3 Alpes also produces news content. It is also received in Switzerland. Presenters * Delphine Aldebert * Jean-Christophe Solari Programming * 19/20 Alpes * 19/20 Grenoble * Soir 3 Alpes * 12/13 Alpes * La voix est libre * Midi Pile * Alpes Express References External links Official site 03 Alpes Television channels and stations established in 1968 Mass media in Grenoble {{fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Savoie
Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont () is a Communes of France, commune in the Savoie Departments of France, department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regions of France, region in south-eastern France. Geography Located on the north bank of the Guiers Vif, Saint-Pierre d'Entremont in Savoie is a mountain township. Its highest point is over 1,800 meters above sea level. The village lies in the bottom of the valley (650 meters), adjacent to the Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Isère, Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Isère. Neighboring townships Neighboring communes of Saint-Pierre d'Entremont in Savoie are Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Isère, Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Isère, Corbel, Savoie, Corbel, Entremont-le-Vieux, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Isère, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Chapareillan. Toponymy "''Savoyard''" part of Saint-Pierre d'Entremont, the town takes its name from the high count of Savoie's castle. History In the 19th century, we present the village as poor and isolated, but in the late 19th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Via Ferrata
A via ferrata (Italian for "iron path", plural ''vie ferrate'' or in English ''via ferratas'') is a protected climbing route found in the Alps and certain other locations. The term "via ferrata" is used in most countries and languages except notably in German-speaking regions, which use ''Klettersteig''—"climbing path" (plural ''Klettersteige''). Infrastructure A via ferrata is a climbing route that employs steel cables, rungs or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness with two leashes, which allows the climbers to secure themselves to the metal fixture and limit any fall. The cable and other fixtures, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps, and ladders and bridges, provide both footings and handholds, as well. This allows climbing on otherwise dangerous routes without the risks of unprotected scrambling and climbing or the need for technical climbing equipment. They expand the opportunities for accessing difficult peaks as an alternative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorges Du Guiers Vif
The Gorges du Guiers Vif (or Gorges du Frou) is a canyon located in Isère and Savoie between the towns of Corbel and Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers, and having as tributary the Guiers Vif. Transportation In 1994 a little road was built that directly connects Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Savoie to Corbel. It passes through the ''Gorges du Guiers Vif''. However, for driving people, it is reserved to the residents. References Guiers Vif The Guiers Vif (, literally ''live Guiers'') is a river in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France. It is located in the Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse, on the border between the municipalities of Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère) and Sain ... Landforms of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes {{France-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie)
Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont () is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Geography Located on the north bank of the Guiers Vif, Saint-Pierre d'Entremont in Savoie is a mountain township. Its highest point is over 1,800 meters above sea level. The village lies in the bottom of the valley (650 meters), adjacent to the Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Isère. Neighboring townships Neighboring communes of Saint-Pierre d'Entremont in Savoie are Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Isère, Corbel, Entremont-le-Vieux, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Chapareillan. Toponymy "''Savoyard''" part of Saint-Pierre d'Entremont, the town takes its name from the high count of Savoie's castle. History In the 19th century, we present the village as poor and isolated, but in the late 19th century, there was a considerable growth of the industry (including gloves industry). In the 20th century, the tourism of the town is at its peak. A new castle was built b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chambéry
Chambéry (, , ; Arpitan: ''Chambèri'') is the prefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. The population of the commune of Chambéry was 58,917 as of 2019, while the population of the Chambéry metropolitan area was 253,430. It has been the historical capital of the Savoy region since the 13th century, when Amadeus V, Count of Savoy, made the city his seat of power. Together with other alpine towns Chambéry engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc. Chambéry was awarded Alpine Town of the Year 2006. Geography Chambéry was founded at a crossroads of ancient routes through the Dauphiné (''Dôfenâ'') region of France, Switzerland, and Italy, in a wide valley between the Bauges and the Chartreuse Mountains on the Leysse River. The metropolitan area has more than 125,000 residents, extending from the vineyard slopes of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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