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Showing posts with label Monistrol-d'Allier. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Monistrol-d'Allier

A final farewell to the sublime view from Rochegude.

A lunch spot to die for by the Allier river in Monistrol.

Monistrol-d'Allier.

Monistrol-d'Allier.

A bizarre and intriguing volcanic rock formation above Monistrol.

From Rochegude you descend a challenging, natural pathway of rocks and tree roots to Monistrol.  But of course — pilgrim routes being what they are — you have to climb up again on the other side of the valley. This is the view back to Monistrol from the other side.

Climbing up.

Half-way up a steep and stony track you reach the Chapelle de la Madeleine, built under the rock.

A metal cross punctuates the Way.

Approaching Sauges, you pass this tall tree sculpture. Here's a part of the lower section featuring Saint James.