because life's too short
because life's too short
Not the most exciting of starts to a day on the GR10 with lots of, albeit quiet, roadwork. However, it improves rapidly once this is left behind and ends in dramatic high mountain scenery.
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The attractive old town of Saint-Leonard de Noblet in the Haute Vienne of France has its origins in an interesting saint and later became an important stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostelle in Spain.
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On a sunny day in June 1944, a rogue SS unit carried out one of the worst atrocities of World War II when they razed the little town of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, to the ground, killing 642 people.
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On a recent visit, Limoges proves a surprisingly interesting place to spend some time.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege, France, drops down to the green waters of Etang de Bethmale, then has a steep climb to Col de la Core. Various gites beckon, or the delights of the old town of Seix.
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A steep climb up from the Riberot valley to the high mountains with spectacular views of Mt. Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege drops down steeply to the Riberot valley and the smart Maison du Valier gite d’etape. There are great views en route of Mt Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain at 2,838 m.
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A recent visit to the Somme area of northern France gave us the opportunity to do this Great War battlefield walk which included a visit to the memorial of the Canadian Newfoundland regiment.
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The Baie de Somme is a huge bay only one hour south of Calais, France. With its wonderful space and light it is an intriguing place to visit, and there are charming towns too.
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On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.
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