Amazing Auvergne 2008

A chilly first day's walk to the Banne d'Ordanche providing great views of the Mont Dore and the Puy de Sancy

Day 2: The sun returns for our walk around the rim of the volcano Puy Pariou with great views of the Puy de Dome in the background

Views of the Puy Pariou and Puy and Puy des Goules from the Puy de Dome

Day 3: Starting the ridge circuit of the Puy de Sancy, as we rise above the spa town of Mont Dore

Dramatic landscape of the Puy de Sancy - a complex volcano heavily eroded by glaciers and a haven for wildlife

Exciting ridge walking along the return path from the Puy de Sancy

Day 4: A circular walk around the beautiful Lac Pavin, the youngest volcano in the Auvergne. Puy de Sancy in the background

Group photo

Day 5: Start of our walk towards the Puy Mary in the rugged Cantal range

Puy de Mary in the Cantal range

View back along the approach ridge from the summit of the Puy Mary

Day 6: Circuit around the Puy Griou in the Cantal range

On the summit of the Puy Griou in the Cantal

View back towards the Puy Griou as we head back to the guest house