The haut allier - out and about

Photos and text of places, events and weather over the past few days. Click on a photo for the text.

Glimpses

Last update 08/10/07 - To place these images on a map of the region click here.

1. Storm clouds - Durande

   Storm clouds gather this weekend∆

2. Limagne - the marsh

   The actual marsh is in an ancient volcano crater and drains the surrounding land into this remarkable peat bog. Marais de Limagne. This site is a protected natural area and a haven for wildlife and the odd carniverous plant! A short walk from this ancient volcano crater one can find a superb view point across the sucs to the east of the Haute Loire. ∆

3. Chanteuges

   The view from Chanteuges loking across to St Arcon in July. The Mont de Durand at 1299m can be seen in the background. ∆

4. Sucs

   A view across a "field of sucs" - ancient volcano cones. ∆

5. Rainbow

   What more can one add? Taken from my front door . ∆

6. Tracks

   At least there are somethings that the hunters haven't found yet! ∆

7. Snow form

   Snow on the road to the Limagne marsh. ∆

8. Sunset from Montplot

   Looking West into the sunset and down onto the gorges of the Allier. The town of Langeac is some 15 km below and the windfarm of the Ally can be seen on the horizon. ∆

9. Eat me?

   I wouldn't - but if in doubt one can always ask at the local pharmacy.∆

10. Sunrise

    Taken from Limagne marsh looking towards Le Puy .∆

11. Chilhac

    The bridge across the Allier leading into the village of Chilhac. ∆

12. St Julien des Chazes

    Taken from the old iron bridge that crosses the Allier. From here there are many footpaths and one can access the rock climbing site as well as the well known church of St Marie. ∆

13. Snow tree

    Walking towards the Durand mid-November. ∆

14. BBQ

    The river Allier near to St Arcons - lovely spot to relax and have a picnic. ∆

15. Girolles

    Autumn seems to be upon us. The region is well known for its fungi, but how well do you know your fungi? ;-) ∆

16. Volcanoes of long ago

    View into an ancient volcano crater as one takes one of the footpaths leading to the Durand.∆

17. Moonrise

    The rising of the full moon in August taken from the Durand. ∆

18. Red cows at night

    Cows enjoying the last rays of summer sun. ∆

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