点评:This is probably the most beautiful hike we have ever done. Dramatic mountains, electric blue water, ( and luckily for us electric blue sky), clouds of blossom and wheeling vultures. Every bend reveals a new vista … there are absolutely no ‘boring bits’
I am a fit 64 year old who is a bit nervous of heights but I can confirm there are no scary bits.. the metal stairs are surrounded by high rocks so you don’t feel you are walking in to a void…and there are a few slightly narrow sections but there is always a thoughtfully provided hand rail to get you through.
A few notes…
I took poles which I loved, but many ( younger ones) did without.
We took the shuttle bus which was very efficient … no worries about completing the walk on time. The initial trip from the car park to the start of the walk takes you along the ‘route des Cretes’. Make sure you sit on the right side of the bus for mind blowing views!
The end of the walk has been mentioned but it still took me by surprise. When you get to the road, after the tunnel, make sure you keep some energy in the tank for a solid 35 min steep uphill climb to the shuttle pick up ( and some much needed loos and a bar if you have time.
Finally bear in mind there are no loos en route. There are quite a few people along the way so darting into a bush is tricky…so go when you can and not when you must!
翻译:这大概是我们走过的最美的徒步路线了。壮丽的山峦,湛蓝的湖水(幸运的是,天空也湛蓝如洗),漫山遍野的花朵,还有盘旋的秃鹫。每一个转弯都展现出全新的景色……绝对没有一丝“乏味”之处。
我今年64岁,身体还算健康,只是有点恐高,但我可以肯定地说,这条路线一点也不吓人。金属台阶周围都是高耸的岩石,所以你不会感觉自己像是在走向虚空。虽然有些路段略显狭窄,但都贴心地设置了扶手,方便你安全通过。
一些注意事项……
我带了登山杖,感觉很棒,但很多人(尤其是年轻人)没有带。
我们乘坐了接驳巴士,非常便捷……完全不用担心会错过徒步路线。从停车场到徒步起点的这段路程会沿着“克雷特斯之路”(route des Cretes)行驶。一定要坐在巴士的右侧,欣赏令人叹为观止的美景!
虽然之前已经提到过徒步的终点,但还是让我感到意外。穿过隧道到达公路后,一定要留点体力,因为接下来还有整整35分钟的陡峭上坡路要爬,才能到达接驳车的集合点(如果时间允许,那里还有急需的洗手间和酒吧)。
最后提醒一句,沿途没有洗手间。路上人很多,所以想找个地方解决一下不太现实……所以尽量在方便的时候去,而不是迫不得已的时候!