CANINE ADVENTURE AT LA CITÉ DE PIERRES

The trails are well marked and maintained. Beacons are within truffle range, respecting nature and the beauty of the site. Half shade, half sun; half vegetation, half rock. The main tree species of the Grands Causses are represented. Ffffff, it smells of thyme and juniper.

It’s easy to see why you have to pay for the site: for the preservation and upkeep of this magnificent “jungle”

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After the first part of the hike in the undergrowth, climb the rocks to reach the Belvedere, one of the many viewpoints set up along the way. Nose to the wind, breathtaking views of the Gorges de la Dourbie and the Plateau du Larzac.

Here’s a griffon vulture crossing the sky at snout height. I didn’t see a single wingbeat, it’s just hovering.

The Cité de Pierres is a magnificent playground for the whole family, biped or quadruped.

For me, it’s a 100% natural canine agility course. A rock shelter to run in, a balsam built by shepherds to play hide-and-seek with my masters, a natural tunnel dug into the rock to do over and over again without moderation, a cave-like cistern to explore, skittles to perch on “Wouaf-Lanta” style!

A magical place to play with your masters and share with them a moment of total disorientation and (re)connection with nature.

We feel so good that we continue, and after the green trail, we move on to the red trail. Away from the trail, a Zen Space invites you to relax and enjoy the calm of nature. Drawing board, deckchair at the gates of the Bergerie. My masters enjoy it, but I’m not tired, I want to play, there are sticks everywhere!

After this break, we arrive at the must-see of the City of Stones: the Gate of Mycenae. Remember: the last scenes of the film “La Grande Vadrouille” with Louis de Funès and Bourvil… it was there! I feel very small under this great arch. Enough to revisit the “Where’s Charlie?” series with a special special edition: “Where’s Tsingy?” Your turn to play!

Croquette sur le jambon (translation: icing on the cake): we stop off at the Salle des Fêtes… which is actually a picnic area set up under a pine forest, sheltered by large rocks. There’s plenty of room to run around, slalom between the trees and even quench my thirst, as there’s a water point for visitors to use. Quick, my bowl! Great, there are other friends to play with… and even a mini-me. Wow!