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  1. gavin01

    Credential for the Chemin d’Arles?

    You can get it from the Presbytere - 12 Rue du Cloître, 13200 Arles, France. You'll get the stamp for the Diocese of Arles and Aix. The building doesn't look like an office - but if you ring the bell someone will come and let you in
  2. gavin01

    The Stevenson Trail GR 70, Chemin de Stevenson

    Just sent my Facebook request to join the GR70 group. I'm planning on starting in September 2018 too.!
  3. gavin01

    Walking the Le Puy route in Feb/March

    Are you crazy? Short answer - Yes. Perhaps you should consider a Southerly route like Arles or even the Portuguese route.
  4. gavin01

    sleeping bag or sheet?

    What time of year and which route?
  5. gavin01

    Col de Somport video

    Thamk you for sharing this. I did the route from Arles to Puenta-la-Reina in September last year and this video has brought back lots of memories.
  6. gavin01

    Streams to ford?

    And where there aren't bridges, such as at the Col du Somport, you can step right over them.
  7. gavin01

    Pilgrim passport

    Part of the fun of the LePuy camino is going to the cathedral for the pilgrims mass early in the morning where you can get your credentials and a nice little St Jacques token to carry with you. Even if your not religious, its still a nice way to start the walk.
  8. gavin01

    L'Amis de Saint Jacques

    There is a Facebook group for this organization - Les amis du Chemin de Saint-Jacques.
  9. gavin01

    Pack transport available on Arles route?

    I've just done the Arles route from Arles to Puente-la-Reina. I didn't see any pack transport companies operating - closest think I saw was a French couple walking with their donkey. The route is much less used than Le Puy and the gites are often a long way apart. Gavin
  10. gavin01

    1 week in April

    There are two really spectacular sections of the Arles route, Saint-Jean-de-Fos to Lodeve and Oloron -Saint-Marie to Jaca. The first will take you along the Herault river and the Pont-de-Diable, to Saint-Guilhem-Le-Dessert and then over the Road to the End of the World. This is the Haut...
  11. gavin01

    Is 6 mins enough time for train transfer at Saint Etienne to Le Puy?

    Absolutely. The train to LePuy will be on the other side of the same platform. It'll even wait for the Lyon train if that one is late.
  12. gavin01

    Best towns/villages/cities for rest days on Le Puy route

    There are 3 great towns you'll pass through - Figeac, Cahors and Moissac. If you stop anywhere smaller you won't have enough to keep you occupied. I spent 2 days in Moissac during their music festival and had a great time. I suggest you look at the municipal calendars and see if there are any...
  13. gavin01

    Starting in Le Puy late August

    It will be more expensive, but the food will be better! If you really need to try and save a bit of money you could perhaps skip the 5 euro breakfasts and buy something at the boulangerie. But honestly, forget about the costs and just enjoy the great scenery and the experience.
  14. gavin01

    le puy to cahors info request

    I'd suggest the very first part. Don't start at Le Puy but Monestrol d'Allier. You'll have a nice walk out of the gorges first thing.
  15. gavin01

    Treat my sleep sheet / sleeping bag?

    The big question would be how susceptible you are to bed bugs! I'm one of those who comes out in large lumps when I get bitten by insects - so I wasn't prepared to take a chance. I put my liner in a polythene bag and soaked it in permethrin and I didn't have any problems. I also don't...
  16. gavin01

    Shell or GR marks...

    Follow the red and white GR65 signs - they're way more numerous. Not only do the horizontal bars mark the right way but the red and white crosses tell you which is the wrong way.
  17. gavin01

    LePuy Stopover Places

    I wouldn't say there are traditional places to spend an extra day, but I would recommend either Figeac, Cahors or Moissac. All these towns have a lot for you to see and enjoy. I had a great day in Moissac on my Chemin and a friend had a lovely time in Cahors.
  18. gavin01

    Le Puy 11th August

    You'll transfer at St. Etienne which isn't a big deal as the Le Puy train will be on the other side of the platform. Make sure you sit on the right hand side for the best views of the Haut Loire.
  19. gavin01

    Safety on the Le Puy

    I think I smell a bit of paranoia. Not something I care for.
  20. gavin01

    10 Days on Camino Le Puy - which section should we walk?

    This isn't from personal knowledge, but my french buddies on the Camino say avoid Decazeville. We've all booked in at the Bio Gite la Vita e Bella 4 kms further in Livinac le-Haut.

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