Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (7-Col d’Auedole-Aunac)

By zara On October 12, 2017

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.

3 Great Bookshops in the Peak District, Derbyshire, England.

By zara On October 5, 2017

Within a 10 mile radius of Buxton in the picturesque Peak District of Derbyshire, England, are 3 notable bookshops for the bibliophiles amongst us.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (6 – Maison du Valier→Col d’Auedole)

By zara On September 29, 2017

A steep climb up from the Riberot valley to the high mountains with spectacular views of Mt. Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (5 – Clot du Lac→Pla de Lalau/Maison du Valier)

By zara On September 29, 2017

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.

War Walks: Canadian Newfoundland WW1 Memorial, Somme, France

By zara On September 27, 2017

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.

By the Baie – Exploring the Baie de Somme, Picardie, France (September 2017)

By zara On September 19, 2017

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.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (4 – Flouquet Ruins→Clot du Lac)

By zara On September 13, 2017

On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (3 – Col de l’Arech→Flouquet Ruins)

By zara On September 13, 2017

A lovely downhill section of theGR10, zig zagging through ferns on the open hillside and then into a beautiful beech forest to the quiet Orle valley.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (2 – Eylie d’en Haut→Col de l’Arech)

By zara On September 11, 2017

From Eylie, the GR10 climbs steeply to the spectacular wide open scenery at the Col de l’ Arech, coinciding in places with old mining pylons.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France. (1 – Etang d’Araing→Eylie d’en Haut)

By zara On September 11, 2017

The GR 10 is one of France’s iconic walking tracks. From Hendaye on the Atlantic to Banyuls-sur-Mer in the Mediterranean, it follows the Pyrenees for 866 km, or 536 miles, in a spectacular succession of little villages, valleys, high cols and wild mountain scenery.

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