Starting in Lourdes

[JohnnieWalker]

For anyone thinking of joining the Arles Route in Lourdes there is now a Pilgrims Office provided by the local Amigos Association. They have maps, Credencials and accommodation. The office is run by Daniel a volunteer and Camino veteran.

Centre d'information Jacquaire
16 boulevard de la Grotte
Www.compostelle-lourdes.fr

 

[jennysa]

For anyone thinking of joining the Arles Route in Lourdes there is now a Pilgrims Office provided by the local Amigos Association. They have maps, Credencials and accommodation. The office is run by Daniel a volunteer and Camino veteran.

Centre d'information Jacquaire
16 boulevard de la Grotte
Www.compostelle-lourdes.fr

Very good to know, thanks Johnnie. We are starting at Lourdes on 27 May

 

[Anniesantiago]

It is a wonderful walk!

 

[Felipe]

He gives pilgrims a warm and kind welcome, indeed.
The bureau is easy to find -it is in a roundabout, in the main road to the sanctuary, at the beginning of the string of tourist shops.

 

[Smurphy]

Can you tell me is it possible to walk from St Jean to Lourdes? I'm looking for a guide book and links.

My mother and I are hoping to start walking on Monday 10th April and arrive in Lourdes on Easter Sunday. All help and advice greatly received.

Seán

 

[BShea]

You could walk the Piémont route backwards. Here's a link to the Godesalco site to calculate your stages.
http://www.godesalco.com/plan/piedmont
I'm guessing that if you Google "Piémont route", you'll find accommodation resources. Bon chemin!

Here's another site that might be helpful. It's in French, but has nice charts with distances and elevations.
http://www.chemins-compostelle.com/itineraires/8/la-voie-des-piemonts

 

[donalomahony]

Lots of info. in this forum. Search using "Piemont"

It's a wonderful, quirky route.

 

[JabbaPapa]

For anyone thinking of joining the Arles Route in Lourdes there is now a Pilgrims Office provided by the local Amigos Association. They have maps, Credencials and accommodation. The office is run by Daniel a volunteer and Camino veteran.

Centre d'information Jacquaire
16 boulevard de la Grotte
Www.compostelle-lourdes.fr

The Pilgrims Office there has existed since at least 2014, but it is certainly lovely to hear that they now have their own premises.

 

[Smurphy]

Thank you for the replies.

Bshea, your first link didn't seem to work for me.

Donal, I may ask you about this the next time I see you!

 

[BShea]

Here's the link to the godesalco site. Click on the Piemont tab at the bottom. Scroll all the way down to click on Lourdes on the left, then down to St Jean on the right at the bottom of the page. Hope it works this time.
http://www.godesalco.com/plan

 

[Smurphy]

Bshea, you are a legend. Thank you for that link. It is brilliant.