Superb summit to do in the extension of the col de l'Oeillon. It certainly adds a little difficulty but the view is worth the detour! The telecommunications pylon is impressive …
One of the Pilat crests with a magnificent view of the surrounding ridges. A telecommunications tower overlooks the ridge which gives the place a very interesting atmosphere. In foggy weather, …
Magnificent 360 degree view of the horizon. The path is very stony up to the orientation table. Accessible to everyone. It is a very busy place on weekends.
In the old chapel you can see very beautiful frescoes if you open the hatch in the door and turn on the light switch. After about 30 seconds, the interior lights up for a brief moment.
The Gouffre d'Enfer dam, completed in 1866, was one of the first masonry arch gravity dams in Europe and the highest dam in France and in the world at the …
Nearby an old railway track converted into a mountain bike path, you will find this dolmen. I met there a nice familly with a young girl and they were all riding their mountain bikes. The daaddy kindly took this picture.
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame de l'Hermitage is a magnificent religious site which welcomes hikers and pilgrims, walking on the GR 3 or the paths which lead to Compostela.