I used to walk up to Valfroide almost every day at some point or other and this little valley is probably what I now miss most about not living in the mountains and seeing all the changes that occur so dramatically as the seasons go by.

It is certainly one of the reasons I loved La Grave so much, with all its winter sunshine. This is February and one of the most sparkling times of year. Lots of sunshine, the days are getting longer and regular falls of new snow (well, in theory).