We tried to go to a restaurant for lunch but it was not actually a restaurant, just a school group having a lovely picnic in the yard, we did think about asking to join them but decided a more intimate lunch was called for. After driving down a long, narrow, windy road to a parking spot near a hydro power station we climbed the Eschelles de Mort (Ladders of Death) for a great view over the gorge then took a 10km hike along the river at the bottom before settling down for a quiet birthday night in the gorge. The next day was very pleasant starting with a walk around the old town of Maiche, then on to Roche de Petre for the view over the Cirque de Consolation after which we drove down into the valley of the Cirque where we found a delightful aire at the monastery. It had electric and services all for 5 euro – and they even made their own artisan bread – yum!
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