Highlights
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.
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
Customer Reviews
Our guide Jaclyn and chauffeur Jerome were truly excellent and the trip, which was extremely full and fast-paced, ran like clockwork. Both were very experienced and knowledgeable and made a profound difference to everyone's experience. It's an extraordinary area of France and the trip is a perfect balance of food, wine, exercise, visual enjoyment and fun.
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.
The Food Lovers Camino was a terrific experience. Food ranged from regional rustic to five star gastronomy. Our guide, Jaclyn and driver, Jerome couldn't have been more organised, helpful and tuned-in to the groups' needs.
An action-packed 10 days of walking some of the best parts of the Way of St James (French Camino), accessing many encounters with local guides, artisans, food and wine along the way. A cheese-lover's delight! Very interesting hotels en-route especially in Conques and Figeac. Jaclyn and Jerome were a superb team.
Our Food Lovers walking trip along part of the French Camino was fantastic, and beyond my expectations. The itinerary was well-balanced providing lots of contrasting food and wine related experiences around the walking components. Our tour guide was delightfully engaging and informative, complemented by a skilled bi-lingual bus driver. They worked well together to make the trip so enjoyable for everyone. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this tour experience.
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