Corn to Saint-Sulpice – The Beginning of the Célé Variant
The weather was perfect as Tom and I set off early in the morning from Corn. We had decided to walk the Célé Variant, a route we had been told was particularly beautiful. It was apparently a little harder than the main route, but definitely worth the extra effort.
And it certainly didn’t disappoint. The trail began to change with beautiful rock formations that were exquisite, the kind of scenery that makes you stop, look around, and appreciate just how lucky you are to be there. I have never seen anything as lovely as this.
We stayed at a beautiful old stone property called Le Chant de la Falaise. It was run by a lovely woman named Veronique, who welcomed us warmly and cooked us a wonderful meal. Our room was built into the rock and was spacious and comfortable. We rested well.
We sat on her balcony, enjoyed the beautiful view, and soaked up the peaceful surroundings. These were the moments that made walking through France so memorable: the beauty is one thing, but so were the people we met and the places we stayed.
We also met a couple, Yolande and Jean-Louis, and although we walked separately, we kept crossing paths along the way. It was lovely to have familiar faces to share the experience with, and our friendship has continued even after the walk itself.
The Célé Variant was already proving to be everything we had hoped for – beautiful countryside, wonderful hospitality, and special friendships along the way.
While the trail was more demanding than we expected, we were glad we chose this route.
We now understood why people had recommended this route: it was harder, yes, but absolutely worth it.
