Tag Archives: Monts de Cantal

Captivated by Cantal 2

Posted on 29/09/2013 by nessafrance

We spent three nights and two days in Cantal last week, which wasn’t nearly enough. But we got in two good, long walks and the weather was glorious. The countryside is superb, especially in early autumn when the trees are … Continue reading →

Posted in Auvergne, French life, Places, Walking in France | Tagged Auvergne, Cantal, Monts de Cantal, Murat, Randonnée, Vallée de la Cère | 7 Comments

Captivated by Cantal 1

Posted on 26/09/2013 by nessafrance

Every year in September we try to get to the Auvergne for a short walking holiday. This is the mountainous Massif Central, formerly an area of significant volcanic activity and later gouged out by glaciers. Last year, we didn’t manage … Continue reading →

Posted in Auvergne, French life, Places, Walking in France | Tagged Aurillac, Auvergne, Cantal, Elancèze, Monts de Cantal, Randonnée, Thiézac, Vallée de la Cère, walking | 4 Comments

Awesome Auvergne

Posted on 30/09/2011 by nessafrance

This week we made our annual short visit – almost a pilgrimage – to the Cantal Département. It is a spectacularly beautiful, mountainous area in the Auvergne Region, about two hours’ drive from us. It offers excellent walking: the peaks … Continue reading →