Maggie: Hike in Saussines - Chemin des Capitelles, April 4

The weather had been wet and nasty, but on the morning of Friday, April 4th, the day of the hike, the sun appeared and six of us plus two associate members, Egan and Alaska, had the opportunity to discover the chemin des Capitelles de la Bénovie in and around Saussines. 

The “balises” were not always easy to see or to find, and the trail at times was rocky, but it was well worth the effort.  Along parts of the 7 km trail, we followed the “draille” and were guided like the sheep that used the same trails in times past.  We saw all six of the recently restored dry-stone huts, although, according to the signs, not necessarily in the order intended.  I cannot help but wonder why capitelle no.3 has a sign with a large yellow number 4.  


 Each hut has a slightly different form, and one was built into a wall.  We also made a stop at an organic farm just over the village line from Saussines/  Once again the walk was not just fun, but interesting. 

   

Pam's dog Alaska

Peggy's dog Egan

 In order to avoid another traffic jam in Castries, I took the road less travelled to drive home after the walk, and added a few extra photos of the surroundings, including the Pic St. Loup and a village clocktower.