The Way of St James - Le Puy to Conques

The tour "The Way Of St James - Le Puy To Conques" starts from Monts Du Velay and ends in The Way of St. James. It is a walking tour that takes 12 days taking you through The Way of St. James, St Privat D’Allier, Golinhac and 8 other destinations in France. "The Way Of St James - Le Puy To Conques" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, meals and others.

Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on the Way of St James through the volcanic highlands of the Haute-Loire region in south central France to the Lozere and the Aveyron. 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 Podiensis, 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. Seven stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking program in France. This section begins in the centre of France, on the Central Massif at Le Puy-en Velay where many trails from across Europe converged en route to the tomb of St James in Spain. The trail ascends the volcanic highlands of Margeride in the Haute Loire before continuing through the traditional granite villages of the Lozere. Continuing through the Aveyron, the final destination is the enchanting town of Conques. The presence of stone chapels and the unique crosses are symbolic of the pilgrimage and a continual reminder of the religious significance of the trail, whilst the pretty villages, rolling countryside and strong gastronomic traditions make this one of the best walks in France.