For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
Yeah, it could be a wrong turn.
But sometimes, depending of you physical condition, it is still an interesting challenge ;)
And sometimes, my curiosity overcomes my fears.
Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
Yes.
I have stopped to advertise for "La Voie de Vézelay" just to avoid having a dramatic increase in the numbers.
Those who search will find, in any case...
Buen Camino,
Jacques-D.
PS: I am not so overconfident in the result of my silence...
Another possibility would be to start from Orthez, on the Voie de Vézelay.
It is around 70 km before St-Jean-Pied-de-Port and has a train station.
Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
Hi Robo,
You're right: a "gite" is like a private albergue: basic is a bed in a dormitory, but you may find private rooms and more services (like a dinner).
"Chambre d'hôtes" is more like B&B or Casa Rural. Most cases the price will reflect the comfort difference.
"Demi pension" means that...
When you are at L'Esprit du Chemin in Anthien, you may meet Arno, who is one of the maintainer of https://www.voiedevezelay.eu/en .
He may be able to help in contacting further hosts for you.
Buen Camino,
Jacques-D.
The GR 654 is a hiking trail (GR means Grande Randonnée).
The route coming from the yellow Guide Chassain is the historical way, or at least as close as possible to it.
The main difference is that the GR654 is around 200 km longer.
The historical way is maintained by the "Association des Amis...
Complete and accurate information about the full Voie-de-Vézelay can be found here:
https://www.voiedevezelay.eu/en/tracks-guides
And latest news/info can be found at the Pilgrim Office in Vézelay:
24 rue Saint Pierre - 89450 Vézelay
Phone : +33 3 86 32 38 11
Buen Camino,
Jacques-D.
The Voie de Vezelay is not so popular.
Accomodations can be quite scarce.
I would reccomend you to book 1-2 days in advance.
See the portal for la Voie de Vezelay for the most up-to-date information.
Buen Camino,
Jacques-D.
From the mobile phone point-of-view, 112 is a special number:
You can dial it without unlocking the phone
You can make a call without SIM
You can make a call on an other operator network
These functions are part of the standards all mobile devices should comply in order to be sold.
In short...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon