Soaking rains, thick mists and then, unparalleled beauty
I’m descending a long ridge toward the valley town of Valleraugue, with endless Cevennes ridges stretching to sunny horizon. A perfect day. Our destination is somewhere hours away in the distance.Liz Allemang
On this hike, we’re rising above the clouds on long ridge walk above the village of Molières.Liz Allemang
A stone bridge in the tiny hamlet of Serres. <br> <br> <em>Editor's Note: An earlier version of this caption identified this bridge as one that crosses the river Vis in the village of Navacelles. This version has been corrected.</em>Liz Allemang
Liz overlooks the gorge of Jonte, near Le Rozier. Our hotel was in the valley far below.John Allemang/The Globe and Mail
We saw this lizard on warm exposed south-facing rock high above the river Jonte. Still feels like the Mediterranean in spots.Liz Allemang
This is an old stone farmhouse on the limestone plateau, where building materials are hard to come by – hence the heavy and awkward roof tiles. Many of these old habitations have been abandoned, but they still resonate with the history of upland survival.Liz Allemang
Unofficial directions to the nearest spot on the trail to spend the night.Liz Allemang