Meanwhile Emma was in
Finland, I decided to leave Paris for the weekend and go hiking in Massif Central. Even though it was winter, the weather was not
so cold but I still needed some basic gear for this two day- and an overnight hike: a good sleeping back, tent, gas, stove...
I arrived in Volvic in
the Saturday afternoon- after five hours train from Paris.
I started the trail with Puy de Nugere: A short but very
steep volcano. The rest of the hike was a succession of ascent and
descent of several old volcanoes. As it was winter, the colors weren't as nice as they are during other seasons.
I continued walking till 6pm, and decided to set up my tent for the night near Puy Pariou.
After an early wake up
around 6am, I had some breakfast and started to walk towards the summit
of the Puy Pariou (1209m). This volcano is strombolian type and
its crater forms almost a perfect circle.
Next in line, the most famous peak of the area- Puy de Dôme. Not only it was all covered in snow, but also it was way colder than the previous day, so I couldn't hang out too long at the top (1412m).
Next in line, the most famous peak of the area- Puy de Dôme. Not only it was all covered in snow, but also it was way colder than the previous day, so I couldn't hang out too long at the top (1412m).
After a steep descent to
reach the Col of Ceyssat, it was time for me to hitch hike to
Clermont Ferrand railway station to catch a train back home.
