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  1. julie

    St. Cirq Detour on Voie Cele

    Apologies for not answering your specific question but can you add an extra day? I took the GR36 from Bouzies to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie where I stayed the night. As with a lot of touristy places, it was lovely to wander around after the day-trippers had left. It was not voted one of the prettiest...
  2. julie

    Rocamadour variant

    Rocamadour to Figeac and then to Cahors through the Valley of the Cele and St Cirq-Lapopie would be my pick.
  3. julie

    Finishing the Le Puy route in SJPP -- logistics/options? extra days?

    I always allow extra days so that I'm not forced to keep to a schedule. However, rest days just don't appeal and I usually end up with spare days at the end. After walking Le Puy to Saint Jean, I was wondering where to go before heading back to Paris. The idea of playing tourist in a large...
  4. julie

    Figeac to Gramat - September 2014

    And tomorrow Rocamadour? :)
  5. julie

    Cele Route - accommodation recommendations for these stops?

    I don't like to carry unnecessary weight so leave the sleeping bag at home when I'm walking in France (with the exception of the GR10 because some of the accommodation is a bit rustic). Communal gites are my preferred sleeping places and I've never had a problem with a lack of blankets or...
  6. julie

    Valley Cele - Information Please

    My stages at the end of the Valley of the Célé were different from Laurie's as I didn't go out and back to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. If you continue on the GR36/46 you will rejoin the GR65 just before Bach. My last stages were: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie - Vaylats (22.5 km). I stayed in the convent at...
  7. julie

    Kindness of French hikers - story of our "rescue"

    This is such a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it with us. One doesn't like to generalise about cultures but I suppose it's OK to do it in a positive sense - I've met and walked with French people on a number of occasions and have found them to be not only kind but also great problem...
  8. julie

    Cele Route Option

    I've walked both routes between Figeac and Cahors and the Valley of the Cele wins hands down. I walked the Cele last year and found the route markings were generally good. The only problem was at Bouziès because you have a choice of going in either direction on the GR36. I wanted to head east to...
  9. julie

    A new dawn

    Hi Sonia, I'm so pleased to hear things are looking up for you. Six months! If I weren't retired, I'd be envious.
  10. julie

    Le puy to Nasbinall

    I've walked this route alone as have some of my friends from our local pilgrim group. None of us had any problems. It is a gorgeous route and I have no doubt that I'll walk it again at some stage.
  11. julie

    What's the best map for an overview of the Le Puy Route?

    IGN maps of France are available on http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil Open "Cartes" on the left hand side of the page and choose "Cartes IGN" then, at the top left of the map section, start typing your starting point. Select from the drop down menu and then zoom in. The GRs are marked in...
  12. julie

    Postponed

    Once again, Scruffy, you've voiced my thoughts. Sonn, we all understand how you're feeling right now and a group hug is definitely in order. However, congratulations on listening to your body. It takes a lot of courage to face the disappointment rather than blindly pursuing something that you...
  13. julie

    Le Puy Forever!!!

    Had a chuckle reading your post Scruffy. Many times I headed towards the steeple rather than follow the signs on a circuitous route to a village. Couldn't agree more with your comment about the Valley of the Cele. So much variety in a short distance. I didn't go that way when I walked from Le...
  14. julie

    21st May

    It's very close to the Cathedral. Address and map (click on "Carte" to bring up map) can be found on this website: http://www.petitfute.com/adresse/etabli ... en-velay#1 When I was there, it was closed during the day but the time of their get-together was posted in the window. They also supply...
  15. julie

    Le Puy Budget

    We're actually not far off each other in our estimates and I must apologise for having my Australian hat on when I originally replied. I usually budget for $AU30/day in Spain and $AU50/day in France. On current exchange rates that works out at about 23€ and 39€ respectively. I usually stay in...
  16. julie

    Le Puy Budget

    I really can't remember for sure but think 50/day would be quite generous. The accommodation in France is more expensive than in Spain and so is the food. The Le Puy route is stunningly beautiful and well worth the extra cost.
  17. julie

    Blankets

    A few nerves are a good thing as they serve to keep us on our toes. You are in for such a treat. The Le Puy route is really lovely. Hope to see you at a meeting. You already know the details but for anyone else who is interested ... the next one is Saturday 6 April at noon and the one after...
  18. julie

    Blankets

    Hi Sonia, I only take a liner when I'm walking in France. Blankets have always been provided. Not long before you go now. All the best with your final preparations.
  19. julie

    How many days?

    30 glorious days and I didn't want it to end.
  20. julie

    Not happy Jan!

    Hi Sonn, It sounds like your orthotics are taking up too much room in your boots so you now need a larger size. I put orthotics in my well worn-in boots and ended up with a blister on my little toe. Took out the orthotics, no more problem. If your orthotics were customised, were they...

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