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Margaret
Of course we're now thinking of the next trip. Have you done any other sections in France ? We did Via de la Plata in Spain and that was great as well.
John
We are just back from walking Le Puy to Conques and thought it might be useful to give a summary of what we found out, which might be valuable for those planning this route. I got a lot of help from people during my planning, so here are some details that might be of interest.
Up front, the...
We found accommodation not too difficult to find in September this year. The thing to do is buy Mia Mia Do Do and take your phone. Once you're settled in your accommodation in the afternoon get busy booking the next night up. If you leave it thill the next morning, the gites might be full. And...
One thing to watch for is fleas in pillows, although how you tell infected ones I don't know. We are just back from walking Le Puy to Conques, and my partner got fleas from a pillow in the Domaine du Sauvage gite. She reacts badly to insect bites and came out in red itchy blotches.
John
Thanks for the photo, Omar. We'll look out for it.
We've realised in the last couple of days that what we're attempting is a bit much : 3 days of 28 - 30 km. So we're considering cutting it back and ending our Camino at Conques.
Question : we fly back to the UK from Rodez airport. Is there...
I'm doing final planning for our walk from Le Puy to Figeac. We have 12 days to do 10 days' walking, which means 2 days off. Can any of you who have walked this route recommend which are the nicest and most interesting places to spend an extra day ? We already have one day in Le Puy. I imagine...
Thanks for all the helpful advice on the Le Puy route. It seems to be not as bad as I thought, although the weather plays a part in the conditions. Only 9 days before we leave !
Another point : should we assume that we will need euros. Or do the gites take credit card ? Are there cash machines...
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Can anyone give us advice on the route from Le Puy ? We have previously walked the St Jean - Santiago route and found the paths mostly excelent. But I read that the paths in France are not so good. Are proper walking / moutaineering boots required, or are good walking shoes sufficient ? We...
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