As I had picked up a car for my parents the day before, we thought it would be a good idea to take the car and head inlands for a short road-trip (this being quite a difficult task using public transportation, especially during weekends).
We drove up through the Vallee de la Vesubie to Utelle, a very nice (as always) little perched village overlooking the valley.
From there we walked up to Madone d'Utelle, a famous pilgrimage site (the sanctuary was founded by Spanish sailors during the 9th century, in thankfulness of their miraculous rescue after their ship ran aground. Apparently, they were guided here by a star or something similar).
Normally there would be very nice views over the Alps (Parc national du Mercantour) - but unfortunately it wasn't a very clear day so our views weren't that great. Still - a very nice walk!
We drove up through the Vallee de la Vesubie to Utelle, a very nice (as always) little perched village overlooking the valley.
From there we walked up to Madone d'Utelle, a famous pilgrimage site (the sanctuary was founded by Spanish sailors during the 9th century, in thankfulness of their miraculous rescue after their ship ran aground. Apparently, they were guided here by a star or something similar).
Normally there would be very nice views over the Alps (Parc national du Mercantour) - but unfortunately it wasn't a very clear day so our views weren't that great. Still - a very nice walk!
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