La Fouly: Glacier de l'A Neuve - Mont Dolent - Mont Blanc massif
The landscape around La Fouly is a steep Alpine valley of conifer forest, pasture and bare rock, which has shaped both the built environment and local life. The settlement stands in the Swiss Val Ferret, close to the head of the valley, where farm buildings and small-scale tourism occupy the limited level ground. Glacier de l’A Neuve lies in the Mont Blanc massif, while Mont Dolent marks the point where the frontiers of Switzerland, France and Italy meet. La Fouly is an established stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the long-distance circuit around the massif, and mountain paths connect the village with surrounding passes and valleys. Worked meadows, dark woodland and glaciated rock give this part of Valais a distinctly high-alpine character.
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La Fouly has served as a mountain settlement in Valais since the 19th century. At the upper end of the Swiss Val Ferret, it lies beneath the high Alpine terrain around Mont Dolent, near the borders of Switzerland, France and Italy. The Dranse de Ferret runs through the valley, with meadows and woodland giving way to mountain paths. La Fouly is a recognised stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc, the long-distance circuit linking all three countries. Its small scale and secluded position reveal a quieter side of the Mont Blanc massif. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how La Fouly and Val Ferret relate to their Alpine surroundings.
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