생 자크 데 블라 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The main chimney of the old stratovolcano, its small platform entirely made of rock gives it an alpine feel that stands out from the other puys in the area.

Impressive view of the Puy Griou

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Very pretty nipple, the climb is worth it!

Not really a fountain, more of a drinking trough, but a thirst-quenching one nonetheless.

To be completely honest, I personally lack the imagination needed to picture the Roman goddess Venus – born of foam, who, according to ancient myths, emerges from the sea – in this beautiful mountain landscape (see, for example, the famous painting by Botticelli =>> https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Sandro_Botticelli_-_La_nascita_di_Venere_-_Google_Art_Project_-_edited.jpg ). Additional photos of this place can be found in the hiking highlight of the same name at =>> https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/3390815

The mountain is magnificent, but not to be underestimated. There's a lot of scree, and it gets really steep at the top. There's no fixed path anymore. Everyone finds their own route. Technically, it won't be difficult. But it requires absolute surefootedness and a head for heights.

The Rolland Breach was mildly challenging for this 72yo when dry. Descending in the wet would need good grippy footwear. There is an alternative GR400 track bypass