サンジュリアンシャプテュイルの天然記念物・トップ4

Nice walk with a beautiful waterfall at the end. However, the path is not maintained and slippery, which is quite difficult with young children.

The Suc de Chapteuil is an enormous organ rock which represents an ancient volcanic chimney. The 360 degree view is sublime. We'll be amazed!

The Suc de Chapteuil is an enormous organ rock which represents an ancient volcanic chimney. Organs have always been used in construction, notably for the castle of the lords of Chapteuil, the remains of which can be seen.

Magnificent view and possibility of picnicking at the top.

Interesting to see that there is a "mountain of joy" not only in Spanish Galicia, but also here in southeastern France. These two places not only have the name in common, but also the first view of the towers of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela with the tomb of the Holy Apostle James the Elder, or of the cathedral with the black Madonna of Le-Puy. en-Velay. The small pile of stones that have accumulated at this point, however, is reminiscent of the Spanish "Cruz de Ferro" (iron cross) on Monte Irago.

From the lake of Saint-Front born the Gagne, one of the many tributaries of the Loire. This lake is a maar. It owes its existence to a violent volcanic explosion. It is magnificent and very vast since it covers more than 30 hectares. However it is not very deep. It is the highest lake in the department of Haute-Loire.

Impressive basalt organ, on which the small village of Queyrières is leaned. It is possible to go around the rock.

This place is at an altitude of 722 m. From here you can see the cathedral of Le-Puy-en-Velay, the impressively beautiful Saint-Michel chapel on a 90 m high volcanic needle and the large bronze statue "Notre-Dame-de-France". The name of this place "Montjoie" (Mountain of Joy) is based on Monte Gozo near Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims who traveled far and wide, who previously endured not only effort but also danger, must have been immensely happy about the near destination of their pilgrimage.