From the heights of Maison-du-Bois, the view is open: the ridges that are visible are those of the Mont d’Or, where alpine pastures cover the summits and feed the herds of heifers in the summer. During clear weather, a jagged silhouette can be seen in the distance: these are the aiguilles de Baulmes, reaching 1,559 metres of altitude in our Swiss neighbour’s territory.