DAY 6 : FRANCE : AUMONT-AUBRAC to NASBINALS - 26.5 kms - 7 hours (with breaks)

Distance walked so far : 115 km

Weather today : Clear skies, hot : 26o

Breakfast in Aubrac prepared by Annie

Today we walked with quite a number of pilgrims, chatting to various people along the way. We spent most of the day with a young lawyer, Alicia Sheridan, from Toowoomba, who has been working in London for 4 years. She has organised her walk with a company who has booked accommodation and carrying her bag. I’m still trying to downsize my pack and may borrow Julie’s lighter one, when they leave us next Friday.

Quite a different day’s walk today as we walk on the high level plateau on the western borders of the Lozere region. It was open country – not unlike the countryside around Cooma – with large boulders and ‘burons’ spread amongst the hills. These slate-roofed shepherd’s huts date back to the time when shepherds made and stored cheese.

Aubrac plateau

 

 

It was hot walking but we found the little hamlets interesting, particularly if they provided food and shade.

 

 

 

 

At about 3.30 we arrived at the little market town of Nasbinals. It also has at its centre a beautiful Roman church, built in the twelve and thirteen centuries. Our accommodation is a restored 17th century house - stone and slate-roofed with a beautiful garden area for relaxing. We have a room for four with a mezzanine, tastefully furnished. We think it is excellent value for 25 euros person and 7.5 euros each for breakfast.

 

 

 

Aligot, local specialty, served with most meals

 

 

 

M&M

7/9/12