Aguillette du LauzetThe following loop around the Aguillette du Lauzet Mountain (2717 m) is nicely described in Bernard Ranc’s great hiking guide Les plus belles randonnées des Alpes du Sud. The village of Le Lauzet is situated just some km northwest of Monêtier les Bains and less than 10 min by car. For most hikers, the biggest attraction seemed to...
French toast with Parma ham and tomato vinaigretteThis twist of the classic French toast is inspired by a recipe of the Cheval Blanc restaurant in Paris. I have simplified the original recipe by Choosing avocado instead of green tomato sorbet and Italian passata to the tomato vinaigrette instead of making this from scratch. And of course, I use olive...
Lac Miroir eastern shore Ceillac (1640 m) is an authentic Alpine Village in the heart of the Queyras Regional Natural Park. The renowned GR5 long distance hiking trail runs through Ceillac. The small village is surrounded by a wide valley with some agricultural and livestock activity.Towards southeast, the Mélézet Valley is narrower, and is surrounded by steep forested mountain flanks....
For this dish, you will need very thin veal or turkey cutlets. The ones which you find in supermarkets are pretty thick but they can easily be flattened at home. Place the cutlets between two film sheets and flatten with a baking roller or by gently pounding with your fist.2 servings2 large and thin veal or turkey cutletsOlive oilFor...
Col Tronchet (2661 m) above Ceillac is one of the mountain passes connecting the Queyras Region with the Ubaye Valley. It is possible to drive about 6 km in the Mélézet Valley to the very end of the narrow but paved road to a parking (not paved; at 1965 m elev.), used mainly for hikes up to the Ste-Anne...
This is a warming dish to be made in autumn and winter. The choice of ingredients is not very different from the classic coq au vin but whole grain mustard, moutard à l’ancienne, gives the dish a special twist. Make this in a heavy cast-iron pot, cocotte, such as Le Creuset.2 servings4 chicken thighs with skin and bone2 tbsp. olive...
Optical telegraph post ChambrettesSituated in the Queyras Regional Nature Park, Ceillac is a true hikers’ mecca. A few days’ stay is just not enough to explore all the opportunities.The following hike features a great loop above Ceillac, circling via the Chambrettes Ridge, Crête des Chambrettes. As late as in 1899/1900, the French army built a chain of optical telegraph posts*...
Mackerel is a good source of heart- healthy omega- 3 fatty acids. Being low in the food chain, it accumulates much less toxins and heavy metals than tuna or swordfish. If you find fresh mackerel fillets in your shops, this is a recipe to try.2 servings2- 3 mackerel fillets10- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved3 shallots, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tsp....
Col de Cime PlateIt is possible to make a loop around Tête de Cristel (2726 m) via three mountain passes: Col de la Braïssa (2599 m), Col de Cime Plate (2728 m) and Col de l’Escuzier (2487 m). Part of the itinerary runs in the Alpes de Haute Provence department. It turned out to be a fantastic route in...
These tasty small open sandwiches make a light lunch served with some green side salad. You could add some hummus with the salad.2 servings4 small slices of soft and fresh rye bread2 tbsp. olive oil1 shallot, sliced1 clove garlic, minced1 red bell pepper, sliced1 green bell pepper, sliced2 tasty tomatoes, sliced4 slices of low- fat goat cheeseWarm the olive...
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