Hello All, I have read that doing the Via Podiensis from SJPDP finishing in Le Puy is
a better option in terms of scenery and pilgrim traffic. Would anyone comment on this ? Also would the luggage transfer company, La Malle Postale render a service in the same direction ? We are considering doing it in June 2023 and would appreciate any information on this route. Thanks
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I have walked the Voie du Puy in both directions and found it a wonder either way. I love this part of France - the terrain with it´s ups and downs, the woods and wild flowers, the ancient villages and sanctuaries...
In summer, 2016 I set off from a village in Le Lot et Garonne department, near Villeneuve-Sur-Lot. I followed the
GR652 up to Rocamadour then the
Gr 6 on to Fijeac. From Fijeac I continued along the
GR65 to Le Puy, afterwhich I headed off via Cluny
(Gr765) to
Taizé.
All the GR pilgrim trails were signed in both directions. I had little difficulty finding my way.
Finding pilgrim accommodation wasn´t problematic either. I was readily accepted as a pilgrim on my way to Rocamadour, to Le Puy-en-Velay, Cluny and Taizé also. Each of these places is a pilgrimage destination in it´s own right.
As one does, I carried a pilgrims passport. For pilgrimage destination I wrote Taizé via Rocamadour. I also wore a scallop shell - not from obligation but because I´m happy doing this...
Re Pilgrim traffic. From Fijeac to Le Puy I met many pilgrims each day heading in the opposite direction. The rest of the way was, for the most part solitary.
Hope this helps
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Lovingkindness