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We did lots of things
while we were in the Auvergne, but three
excursions are of relevance here. These were
 A repeat of our walk to La Grande
Cascade
 Puys
Mary and Peyre Arse
Puy
Griou
The map of the Grande
Cascade excursion is
here. We
followed much the same route as we had done in
1999 (day
7) but had better weather while we
were on the higher ground. As a result the
views were better and we had a better idea of
how close we had been to falling off cliffs!
Here are some photos of the walk. Note that
Chris had taken possession of my casquette!
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Looking up the
telepherique |
Still following, but
a different view |
Different year,
different feedback |
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A dyke which looks
like a dyke |
And a sideways look |
Note the horizontal
columnar jointing |
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La Grande Cascade is
still flowing |
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And continues |
The map of our Puy
Mary and Puy de Peyre Arse excursion is
included on this
map.
But first we paid a visit to Le Claux and the
hotel which was so kind to us. And at the end
of the day we dined there.
The weather was worse
than in 1999 but the views were still
magnificent. We managed to get to both our
peaks and felt able to tackle the huge meals
provided by the Hotel Le Peyre Arse. And you
can see my new
Tilley Hat!
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The sign to prove
the name |
And the hotel itself |
The weather could
have been better |
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Puy Mary from Peyre
Arse |
Puy Griou from Brèche
de Rolland |
Chris, me and Puy
Griou |
When we climbed the
Puy Griou the weather was magnificent. Warm
and sunny. It is an easy afternoon walk from
the Col de Font de Cère.
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Good-looking
mountain and climbers |
Dressed for the
occasion |
The summit of the
Puy |
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