The Way of St James - Aumont to Conques

Start in Aumont-Aubrac and end in Cahors, the tour "Way Of St James - Aumont To Conques" is a self-guided walking tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Aumont-Aubrac, Saint-Chély-d Aubrac, The Way of St. James and 4 other destinations in France. "The Way Of St James - Aumont To Conques" is a private tour which includes accommodation, meals and others.

A picturesque walk along the French Way of St James across the Aubrac Plateau in southern France to the charming town of Conques. Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail of Compostela. In the 9th century, the tomb of the apostle St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France, and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, also known as the ‘Way of St James’ winds its way across borders, following in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims through the beautiful Sierras of Navarre and Aragon. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries, resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Four stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking programs. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who have travelled through this route to Spain for over a thousand years on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Cross the rugged countryside and the Aubrac plateau, the oldest European volcanic massif and walk through picturesque towns, past the roadside crosses, chapels, and looming fortresses that marked the way for the faithful in centuries past.
This itinerary can be easily combined with The Way of St James - Le Puy to Aumont beforehand, or continue to Cahors.