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Once an important provisioning place for ships and home to sheep barons who left a legacy of fine houses, Punta Arenas in the far south of Chilean Patagonia is still a likable and lively place today. It’s fascinating history can be seen within the town and southwards to its original settlement.
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Torres del Paine National Park in Chile has some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic mountain landscapes . For an in depth exploration, if you have the time and the energy, nothing beats doing the ‘O’ and ‘W’ hiking routes. However things don’t always go to plan in Patagonia..
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One of the world’s most iconic destinations, Torres del Paine National Park in Chile lives up to all expectations. Many people visit to hike the famous ‘W’ or ‘O’ trails but there are other sightseeing options by car that can be just as rewarding.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege, France, drops down to the green waters of Etang de Bethmale, then has a steep climb to Col de la Core. Various gites beckon, or the delights of the old town of Seix.
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A steep climb up from the Riberot valley to the high mountains with spectacular views of Mt. Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege drops down steeply to the Riberot valley and the smart Maison du Valier gite d’etape. There are great views en route of Mt Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain at 2,838 m.
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A recent visit to the Somme area of northern France gave us the opportunity to do this Great War battlefield walk which included a visit to the memorial of the Canadian Newfoundland regiment.
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On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.
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A lovely downhill section of theGR10, zig zagging through ferns on the open hillside and then into a beautiful beech forest to the quiet Orle valley.
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From Eylie, the GR10 climbs steeply to the spectacular wide open scenery at the Col de l’ Arech, coinciding in places with old mining pylons.
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