I´ve been going through some knee problems and as I am planning to walk from Le Puy to SJPP next April I know I'll have to stop for some rest more often.
Can you help me in choosing nice places to stop for a day rest?
Figeac and Moissac are already on my list...
Thanks
Katia
Le Puy is so full of interesting places that I’d agree with
@NorthernLight ‘s suggestion of shorter days. That’s if you have the time ..
Also; you could check out the search function (here on forum) for previous similar questions for favourite stops along the Le Puy route.
Of course.,depending how you are arriving at Le Puy. If, en route -you come via ‘Lyon’... then there’s a perfect place to check out.
Then ‘Le Puy’ itself. I stayed 2 nights there. Plenty to see..
Apart from the places you’ve already noted you could add Conques, (approx 10 day walk from Le Puy) - generally has many more walkers (that is pilgrims + other walkers ).. before Conques the place called ‘Estaing’ had a period festival on the day I walked there. It made my memory very colourful. Cahors and Condom come up in my minds eye (I walked in 2016) - so not my latest walk or memories .
Just beautiful all the way though - I had company of changing groups of pilgrims as some of them left to return home along the way - company sure adds colour and experience to the memories.
One place that you might miss if your knees are giving you grief or if it is too hot (as was the case for me on that occasion); is the stage leaving Conques to Decazeville- It is quite a climb I believe. I took a ride that day., in the van which carried backpacks along the route.
On this camino I found that it was possible to ride with the backpack if needed.
I’d suggest you get the numbers of the carriers before you leave in case you need it for your pack.
I didn’t need it for my pack until I developed ‘corns’ between my toes ‘aaarrgh!!’ & couldn’t bear much wait on my feet; which was 7 days before I finished in SJPdP . I also have knee problems and back problems but find ‘easy as she goes ‘ helps & carry as little weight in pack as possible. I find the hip belt and pack seems to help my back over days on the road.
Best wishes
It’s a route I would love to walk again.
Annie