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Cow Bells
Whats the deal with Cristopher Walken and cow bells?
The sketch had to do with him producing “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult which has a very loud cowbell part in it. He just kept saying it needed “more cowbell” and Will Farrell, who played the cowbell player, was more than happy to oblige.
Cow Bells
Something Different for All the Family – A Summer Alps Holiday
If you enjoy outdoor activities such as walking or cycling, have older children or are simply bored with beach holidays then you should take a look at what the mountains have to offer the family in the summer.
Once the winter ski season is over and the downhill racers have returned home most people believe that the ski resorts close their shutters and hibernate for the rest of the year. In reality a large number of ‘ski’ resorts transform themselves into hives of summer activity. They offer a healthy, refreshing alternative to the beach holiday or can simply provide a fun opportunity for the family or a group of friends to get together for a long weekend.
The main pull to the mountains in the summer is the wide range of sporting activities on offer, from golf, tennis and swimming (open water or pool) to more energetic activities such as white-water rafting, paragliding, mountain-biking and of course hiking and climbing. There is an inexhaustible list of possibilities available in the local area.
However, if all you want is some peace and quiet including a little gentle activity, the ski lifts are open during the summer months so there is no need to walk uphill in order to enjoy the high alpine pastures which are covered in beautiful flowers, smell of wild herbs and resonate to the sound of cow bells. Anyone capable of a two hour stroll can experience the beauty of this wonderful environment.
One area of particular beauty is the Abondance valley in the Northern Alps. This valley starts at Thonon-les-Bains on lake Geneva and stretches up into the mountains and ends at Chatel on the French/Swiss border.
As you meander up from Thonon through the gorge at Biot you suddenly enter the wide open meadows of Vacheresse and Bonnevaux. The next village you enter is Abondance itself, which has a stunning medieval church and abbey at its centre. It is also the home of cheese making in the region. The local breed of cows, named after the village, stay in their stables during the winter months munching on hay and dreaming of warmer days when they can return to their summer pastures. The cows are so precious in this region that they have their own ‘Fete’ – La Belle Dimanche in August. There are still 40 working farms in the valley producing the milk which makes renowned Abondance cheese – and very good it is too!
The next village up the valley is La Chapelle d’Abondance which in the summer is in the heart of all the walking, regardless of whether you want an easy stroll along the river or a more energetic hike up the mountain. Nestled between the Mont de Grange nature reserve and the mighty Cornettes de Bise, La Chapelle has something for everyone.
Finally 5 minutes further up the road is Chatel which in the summer is the mecca of mountain biking in the region and rapidly developing its reputation across Europe.
Not only does the valley itself have plenty to offer the visitor, its location opens up many more opportunities for those who are happy to drive an hour or two. Lake Geneva with all the water sports is 40 minutes from La Chapelle d’Abondance, and the lake also has some stunning places to visit such as the Chateau de Chillon – stop-off for the crusading knights of old, the medieval village of Yvoire and on the Swiss side the beautiful towns of Montreux (music festival) and Lausanne (home of the Olympic museum).
In the opposite direction there is Mont Blanc and Chamonix with the Mer de Glace glacier and the Aiguille du Midi towering some 12,000 ft above Chamonix which is accessed by a funicular railway. Then a few kilometres along the Mont Blanc tunnel you will find yourself in Italy.
Finally returning to the Abondance valley we have to mention the unique ‘Fantasticable’ zipwire. There are two zipwires, the first running from Rochasson over the chalets at Plaine Dranse and the second from just beyond the chalets at Plaine Dranse back across the valley to below Bassachaux. It allows you to fly across the valley giving you an eagle’s eye view of everything at speeds of up to 100 km/h. The whole experience is pretty spectacular, the end is …. well a surprise shall we say!
In conclusion the Abondance valley is unspoilt by tourism, still has Gallic charm, Savoyard tradition and is truly a special place to have a summer alps holiday.
About the Author
Whether you are looking for an extra sneaky ski break, or can only take short holidays the key to a successful few days away is the planning. We at Savoie Faire run lots of the short holidays during the winter season and therefore know how to get you the most out of your limited time with us.
If you would like more information about a summer holiday in the alps please contact info@savoiefaire.co.uk.
whats the name of the song with the cow bells in it they made fun of it in saturday night live ?
it was the episode with chrsitopher walken
all i know from the song is ooooh love _______ has come it think !!
(Don’t fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Dont fear the reaper with some cowbell
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