Discovery of the grandiose Colorado in “Échappées belles” on France 5

Lovers of nature and the great outdoors will be delighted by this new episode of “Échappées belles”, broadcast this Saturday, January 4 at 9 p.m. on France 5, offering a breath of fresh air in the state of Colorado in the United States. . Sabine Quindou sets out to discover this region offering varied and grandiose landscapes, a true sportsman’s paradise.

The proof, the host begins her journey by canoe on the South Platte River which crosses the city of Denver and where the first flakes of gold were discovered. The state capital was, in fact, founded during the gold rush in 1858. The journalist paddles alongside Anne-Fleur, a French woman who fell in love with the city (and an American), based here and who created the “French Expat” podcast providing advice and tips to those who would like to emigrate to the United States.

She plays the guide for Sabine Quindou who discovers, amazed, Union Station, the city’s astonishing train station. The two women continue their exploration outside the city. Twenty minutes from the center, they go to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, located in the park of the same name. A sublime concert venue surrounded by red rocks where the greatest artists have performed, such as the Beatles in 1964.

Also read
The magic of the chancelleries in the gold of the Republic on France 5

Lucky Luke apprentices

The host continues her sporting journey alongside Maureen Beck, a para-climbing champion who dreams of participating, in 2028, in the Los Angeles Olympic Games where this discipline will be in the spotlight for the first time. She also tastes the joys of local life by fishing for rainbow trout, visiting the Colorado National Monument, an impressive natural park, or trying rafting in the backwaters of the Colorado River.

In this state, it is also possible to play cowboy by spending a few days on recreational ranches where the owners offer immersive experiences. Lucky Luke apprentices ride horses and practice livestock management. Days appreciated by passing tourists. The Amerindian tribes, very present in the region, have always lived in communion with nature. Some representatives of the Mountain Ute try to keep their traditions alive through their grandchildren. Inspiring.