Back in Cantal for the final part of my 2020 challenge this evening and enjoyed a beautiful walk in a magical atmosphere to take in three new tops. First one was La Cumine (1516m, cairn on last pic), then it was...
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...a short hop to Puy Violent SE Top (1571m, third pic) and its dramatic NE cliffs. The beech trees below wore their most beautiful autumn colours which contrasted with the deep emerald green of the evergreen. I then dropped back down to the col for the final ascent of the day...
...up the steep upper slopes of Puy Violent (1592m, pics 1 & 4) where a fantastic 360° vista awaited. The sun came out at last, enhancing the colours and contrasts... 
#cantal #auvergne #puyviolent #massifcentral #montsducantal

#cantal #auvergne #puyviolent #massifcentral #montsducantal
Summit views from Puy Violent (1592m). And a happy hiker !! 
6km, D+330m (only !!), 1h45.
#puyviolent #cantal #montsducantal #auvergne #massifcentral #personalchallenge #peakbagging

6km, D+330m (only !!), 1h45.
#puyviolent #cantal #montsducantal #auvergne #massifcentral #personalchallenge #peakbagging
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Here's one last phone pic taken just before getting back to the car.
#sunset #cantal #auvergne #massifcentral

Here's one last phone pic taken just before getting back to the car.
#sunset #cantal #auvergne #massifcentral