Le Pertuis - Travel hub at an ancient volcano

Location

Le Pertuis Parking - Haute Loire - France 45° 5' 45.474" N, 4° 3' 36.576" E

Via Ferrata des Juscles in Le Pertuis - Haute-LoireLe Pertuis is a small village (1036m) on the edge of an ancient volcano in the the Auverge - Haute Loire in France. Situated at the Route National N88, Le Pertuis connects Le Puy en Velay with Saint Etienne - Lyon. The place is a well known place in the French transport sector, but not only that.

Le Pertuis - well known village at the RN88

The "Bar du Col" is the place to be in Le Pertuis and also attracts (local) tourists for several reasons. Le Pertuis is a well maintained truck stop and camper parking without the usual tell tale signs of heavy road transport. The Route National N88 at Le Pertuis has a 5 - 6% climb over a length of several Km's.

In summertime the village has cooler weather with nice viewpoints into the valley of Le Puy en Velay.  In winter time - because of it's height at 1036m - it's real cold in Le Pertuis. Snow occasionally disconnects Le Puy en Velay from Saint Etienne. But usually not longer than a day.

Le Pertuis Trucksto Parking at the N88 - Auvergne - France

Via Feratta at Le Pertuis

Le Pertuis has a Via Feratta on the north side of the village known as the Puy des Juscles. It's a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges. It's not for the faint hearted and requires experience and alpine skills to complete the route.

Via ferrata des Juscles at Le Pertuis in the Haute-Loire - France

Boulangerie and La Salaison at Le Pertuis

Well known by locals is the Boulangerie at Le Pertuis. It has fine local bread making those who know stop in Le Pertuis. Same for the Salaisons Du Pertuis, this local sausage has a good reputation among those in the area.

 

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