@stickandrudderman: thanks for the suggestion. I had sent you an email through this forum, not sure if you have received it. if not i'll sent it again.
@421, Zulu Mike: the Club at Annemasse looks very interesting. Seems reasonably easy to get there by public transport from Geneva (I won't be driving). The Robin DR400 120 would be ideal for a few circuits and maybe nav to nearby airfields. Seems like they use the Jodel Mousquetaire for mountain flying too which is great. How is the R/T there? Do they speak English over the radios?
Thanks for the tips!