About the tour
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Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Cahors, France
Highlights
Experiencing one of the prettiest sections of the trail - marked by magnificent architecture, crosses, statues and grain silos
Exploring the interesting town of Le Puy-en-Velay and Conques
Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
Learning about the tale of the “Bête du Gévaudan” (Beast of the Gévaudan).
Viewing the contrasting landscapes and architecture between the volcanic plateau of the Velay and the granite plateau of the Gévaudan
Itinerary
Trace the medieval pilgrimage route of the Way of St James on the Le Puy Camino, a 12-day self-guided walking tour from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques in France. This moderate trek is tailored for experienced travelers and seniors who relish history and the joy of slow travel. Pass through volcanic highlands, granite villages, and rolling countryside, encountering Romanesque churches, ancient monasteries, and a rich tapestry of religious art along the way.
The journey offers not only spiritual significance but also culinary delights and picturesque villages, making it one of France’s most rewarding walking trips. The highlight? Immersing yourself in centuries-old traditions while exploring scenic, lesser-known regions of the French heartland.
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I followed the instructions regarding labeling my luggage precisely but even so my bag still didn’t show up on the first day. Travel light should be stressed as many hotels involve hauling your bag up many flights of stairs. Lifts are rare. Meals were mostly excellent.
This is the third Camino that my wife and I have hiked a section of and it did not disappoint. We hiked from Le Puy to Conques. The scenery was beautiful and they delivered everything as promised. The accommodations were all located well, they were clean and our luggage was waiting each day. The GUIBO app worked very well, although I think that some more data around daily landmarks and items of interest could be loaded in to help with planning things such as food and water for the coming two days. Having the demi pension worked very well as restaurant choices were very limited in the small towns that we traveled through. We also thought they did a great job in breaking up the stages to manageable distances making the hiking very pleasant. This was our second trip using them. They are a class act and we look forward to using them again on future trips.
A scenic, enjoyable 3 week trek through the Lot valley.
Organised well, quality accommodation, and the fact that dinners were included most of the time was very welcome and a fun way to share food at communal tables. The app and track notes were easy to follow and worked well.
Trip was excellent. Just a couple of hiccups re accommodation
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