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Welcome to Above The Sky Adventures, where spectacular aerial sightseeing merges with profound cultural immersion and geological discovery.

Our philosophy centers on transforming simple flight experiences into comprehensive educational journeys that connect you intimately with the landscapes, peoples, and natural forces that have shaped our world's most remarkable destinations.

Vol 15 - French Alps

■ Tour Overview Departure: Aix-Les-Bains (LFLB) Arrival: St Geoirs (LFLS) Flight Distance: 265 nautical miles Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Prepare for three hours of continuously spectacular terrain, where every heading change reveals new perspectives on one of Earth's most dramatic mountain ranges.

Your journey traverses the most spectacular alpine terrain in Europe, following an arc through the heart of the French Alps. From the crystalline waters of Lac du Bourget to the towering peaks of Mont Blanc, this flight path captures the geological magnificence that has drawn mountaineers, artists, and visionaries for centuries.

The valleys beneath your wings witnessed Hannibal's legendary crossing, sheltered medieval pilgrimage routes, and became the cradle of modern mountaineering. Fortifications built by Vauban guard ancient passes, while villages preserve centuries-old architectural traditions adapted to extreme mountain environments.

Soar above evidence of tectonic collision where the African plate pushed beneath Europe, creating these dramatic peaks. Glacial valleys carve through limestone and crystalline rock, while hanging valleys and cirques tell the story of ice ages past. Modern glaciers continue their slow retreat, visible markers of climate transformation.

■ Tour Highlights

• Lac du Bourget - France's largest natural lake contained within glacially-carved trough
• Chamonix Valley - Birthplace of mountaineering cradled between Aiguilles Rouges and Mont Blanc
• Mont Blanc Massif - Europe's highest peak at 15,774 feet; crystalline granite core thrust upward 30 million years ago
• Massif des Bauges - Limestone Pre-Alps reaching 7,200 feet; Gouffre Berger cave system penetrating 3,900 feet
• Saint Jean de Maurienne - Maurienne valley capital; 11th-century cathedral containing Saint Thècle tomb
• Col du Galibier - High pass at 8,678 feet; Tour de France "Circle of Death" since 1911
• Massif des Écrins - Wilderness granite peaks with Barre des Écrins at 13,461 feet
• Briançon Citadel - Europe's highest city at 4,334 feet; Vauban's UNESCO-listed fortifications from late 17th century
• Grand Lac de Laffrey - Largest glacial lake on Laffrey plateau
• Grenoble - "Capital of the Alps" at 702 feet where Drac and Isère converge

■ Cultural Sensitivity Note - Our narratives accompanying the excursion pay tribute to both scientific understanding and tradition.

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Credits: Mission Creator: Marco Martini Graphic Artist: Mike Martini Narrative Designer: Luis Cerutti