The Way of St James - Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Adventure
- Young Adults
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20300
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- Operated in English
- Exploring the villages and bastides of Gascony including Condom, Séviac, Montréal du Gers Eauze and Larresingle
- Walking the Camino past numerous historic churches, crosses and pilgrim posts
- Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
- Experiencing the culinary delights of the region including a tasting of Armagnac
A classic walk through the old Armagnac region and the Gers with its landscape dotted with bullrings, bastides and castles interspersed with fields of sunflowers and corn. 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, along the Via Podensis, the French Way of St James, takes pilgrims from Le Puy en Velay to the Pyrenees at St Jean Pied de Port. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries, resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Six stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking program in France.
This stage between Lectoure and Aire sur l'Adour is through the heart of the Armagnac region. Leaving the limestone coloured landscapes surrounding Lectoure, the trail weaves through the Gers with its open farmland interspersed with historic villages dominated by their cathedrals and churches, bullrings and bastides. Markets with an abundance of local products and fields of corn and vines lay testament to the areas deep connections to the land and the strong gastromomic traditions of the region.
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Day 1 : Arrive Lectoure
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Day 2 : Walk to La Romieu (5hrs)
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Day 3 : Continue to the Armagnac town of Condom (4hrs)
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Day 4 : Walk to Montréal-du-Gers with its arcaded market place (5hrs)
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Day 5 : To the Roman town of Eauze (5hrs)
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Day 6 : To Nogaro (6hrs)
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Day 7 : Final stage to Aire sur l'Adour (7-8hrs)
- 6 nights in comfortable hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
- 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners (5 in the upgrade option): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.
- Digital information pack: navigational App (can be used offline) with route notes & maps.
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 13kg, supplement applies for excess
- Visitor tax
- Emergency hotline
- Travel to Lectoure and from Aire sur l'Adour
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.
- Entrance fees not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
- Excess luggage
- Items of a personal nature
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Way of St James - Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 July 2024, a deposit of 190 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceThe Way of St James - Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this The Way of St James - Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.