French Food Lover's Le Puy Camino

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An amazing experience travelling the Camino route GR65 from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean Pied-de-Port. Using local guides in places enhanced our knowledge of the areas. A great mix between walking and coach travel to highlight the best sections of this route. Accommodation and meals were superb. Our guide and bus driver were an amazing complement who couldn't do enough to make this holiday memorable.

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Travel the full French Way of St James from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, taking in the most scenic and culturally rich sections of the trail, with the ease of a dedicated group vehicle linking each walk

Taste your way through southern France, from truffle farms to vineyard tastings, buron lunches to Armagnac cellars

Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow travellers, the care of a walking guide and driver, and the insight of passionate locals, from winemakers to city guides

Experience a richer Camino, with a relaxed pace and hand-picked food experiences

Walk peaceful Camino trails, following centuries-old paths to medieval towns and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, an official designation for the country’s most beautiful villages

Itinerary

Culinary enthusiasts and walkers alike will delight in the "French Food Lover’s Le Puy Camino" tour. Over 10 days, travel from Le Puy-en-Velay to Pau, savoring France’s most delectable regional specialties while walking scenic sections of the Way of St. James. Each day offers a feast for the senses—cheese, wine, truffles, and traditional Buron lunches—paired with guided walks through historic towns and picturesque countryside. With easy daily distances and charming accommodations, this journey is perfect for experienced travelers and seniors seeking both gastronomic pleasure and cultural discovery. The USP? A rare blend of culinary indulgence and walking the iconic Camino, turning every step into a gourmet adventure.

day 1Arrive Le Puy en Velay

Arrive at your leisure in the historic town of Le Puy-en-Velay, one of the most important starting points of the Way of St James in France. Known for its striking location and long pilgrim tradition, Le Puy is the gateway to the Le Puy Camino (GR65) - and the beginning of our journey together.
In the mid-afternoon, meet your guide and fellow travellers at the hotel before heading out for a guided walk through the old town. You’ll explore the cobbled laneways and impressive Cathedral of Le Puy, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site that has marked the departure point for pilgrims for over 1,000 years.
There’s time this afternoon to collect your pilgrim passport and enjoy your first taste of the region’s charm. This evening, get to know the group over a relaxed welcome dinner.
We can assist with booking pre-tour accommodation on request.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Optional attendance at pilgrim service, follow camino sections to Saugues (6hrs)

day 3Walk on the Aubrac plateau, lunch at a Buron and visit Laguiole museum (4hrs)

day 4Cheese factory visit then walk into Conques, explore the town (3.5hrs)

day 5Guided tour of Conques, wine tasting and walk to Figeac (3hrs)

day 6Visit a truffle orchard, Camino walk, château estate visit

day 7Walk a section of the trail between Lauzerte and Moissac, visit the abbey (1.5hrs)

day 8Visit Auvillar, walk to Montréal, guided tour of Armagnac producing estate (3hrs)

day 9Transfer then walk into St Jean Pied de Port (5hrs)

day 10Group transfer to Pau where the trip concludes

What's Included

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners (drinks included for dinner on day 6)

Transport

Group departure transfer to Pau on day 10

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9 nights at specially selected hotels from 2-4 star on a twinshare basis with private facilitiesTour escort throughoutPrivate vehicle and driver for transfers including luggage during walking sections. Luggage should be kept to a minimum - one bag weighing no more than 20kg plus your day pack to wear while walking. Luggage space is limited in the vehicle. Note porterage is not included - you will carry your own luggage to and from the vehicleGuided visits: Le Puy en Velay on day 1, day 3 (Museum Laguiole), day 4 (cheese factory), Conques on day 5, truffle orchard on day 6, guided tour of the abbey of Moissac on day 7, Auvillar on day 8 and St Jean Pied de Port on day 92 wine tasting sessions: AOC Cahors Malbec on day 6 and Armagnac on day 8

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