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I walked from Le Puy to Roncesvalles in September, taking a month to the day. Moved on every day except for 2 nights in Cahors. Other walkers, not too many & not too much road walking. A great experience!
Met a couple walking with a dog last September (Way of Le Puy). The weather was too cold and wet to camp as they had intended and they had to take taxis some distance to gites that would accept the dog. Some people just don't like dogs or are fearful of them. Saying, 'He/She won't hurt you,' is...
I didn't even try. Left my poles at home and bought one in Le Puy which saw me through very well. Left it behind. What matters is who is there at security - some people are flexible, some are not, whatever the rules.
Weight rather than size is the important thing. I walked the Le Puy route in September last year with a 45l rucksack which was not full. When packed it weighed 6.5kg including full water bottle. Weighed everything before packing & took the lightest options with the exception of wool socks (my...
I walked the Way of Le Puy in a month last year. Am well over 60 but fit and a regular walker. I carried my pack all the way but it weighed only 6.5kg and thoroughly recommend travelling light. I would also recommend good leather boots, well worn in, and merino socks.
You can plan, plan, plan but still be caught out by foot/ankle/knee/hip problems for example or severe blistering. I have just completed the Way of Le Puy and did all I could for maximum flexibility. I booked one night ahead. This allowed me extra time in places I wanted to explore and the...
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