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  1. Crazy Kiwiman

    How long is a piece of string ?

    Hi Charles I'm also in AU. I gather you mean from Le Puy to SJPdP? If yes then your estimate is about right ( if you're doing 25-30 plus a few rest days ) Nigel
  2. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    It will still be pretty cold in April mate, and you may get snow etc when you are on the Massif Central area. Also a lot of accommodation is closed in the off season. It is a good walk with plenty of towns. I much prefer Spain over France for its friendliness and you will notice the difference...
  3. Crazy Kiwiman

    Misc Questions Le Puy Route

    Hi there Monica, I did SJPdP to SdC in 2016 and LePuy to SdC in Aug/Sept 2017. here is my two cents worth: You will definitely benefit from being able to speak some french. It will be difficult if you don't speak any at all. You can pick up a Compostella (passport) from the Pilgim shop in the...
  4. Crazy Kiwiman

    March 2018 start advice

    Hi there I dont think the track ever actually closes - but at that time of year I would expect very few hikers and even fewer Gites or other accommodation to be open. You will also have some pretty cold days - especially in the first week or so climbing up to and across the Massif Central. I (a...
  5. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy Route Certificate?

    A certificate is issued for completing a pilgrimage - i.e. reaching the tomb of St Jean. Minimum distance is 100km walking (180km cycling I think).
  6. Crazy Kiwiman

    Average daily budget

    If the Gites are in a town that has a campground, then the Gite owner normally directs you to there (which is fair as then they are not affecting the camp ground's business). In smaller villages where there is no campground they are usually quite accommodating. Especially when their beds are...
  7. Crazy Kiwiman

    LIVE from the Camino Warning - Diversions on Cahors to Montquc Route

    Hi all I walked through there a couple of days ago. I took the diversion and others went on the original paths. Those that took the original path did not notice any dangers. There was just one "worm" which is actually a caterpillar dangling on a thread looking to hitch a ride from an...
  8. Crazy Kiwiman

    Surprise Chemin!

    Free camping (not camp ground camping) is the best! No snoring - just birds to wake you. There are some rules that you should follow such as: Leave it as you found it - take away your rubbish including toilet paper. If camping on farm land, ask the land owner (farmer) if you can camp on their...
  9. Crazy Kiwiman

    Surprise Chemin!

    Yeah there are some great airfares at the moment! Try the first part of the LePuy route ( hilly but the most scenic ). You would be able to get to Cahors (354km) at that pace. I am doing that route at the same time - but 'free camping'. Look out for an orange tent! Good luck Kellymac Buen Chemin
  10. Crazy Kiwiman

    Walking the Le Puy route in Feb/March

    It really depends on your fitness and experience hiking in Feb/March weather, but being 60 will not be an impediment. This route is very popular with French retirees.
  11. Crazy Kiwiman

    Accommodation from Le Puy to StJPdP

    Gidday Mimioldie The French tend to book ahead - usually just one day. Gites anywhere from Euro30 - Euro45 - a sensible budget is about Euro60 per day I think (including lunch, pharma etc..) I have been watching youtube videos from Chris Atkinson here...
  12. Crazy Kiwiman

    Walk or bus to Finisterre

    Yes, definitely walk to Finisterre. I found the countryside is nothing different from what you will have experienced before Santiago.... but that first glimpse of the sea followed by a barefoot walk on the sand into the town is definitely worth the extra few days! For me, finishing at the sea...
  13. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy route anyone?

    I have gone green with envy. Bon Chemin!
  14. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy route anyone?

    I'm not starting until 2 September but would be grateful for any info you can send my way from your trip.
  15. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Thanks Kat, I have taken your advice and will book travel for late September. Regards
  16. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Thanks John. Will take your advice and start earlier. Looks like you've been busy! I hope to to Via Francigena next year. Will tap you on the shoulder for your tips there too!
  17. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Wow, that's exactly the info I needed - thanks Kitsambler (for all your comments throughout the forum). I will move my dates to earlier. I LOVE camping in the rain (as long as the rain stays on the outside!). I don't love packing up a wet tent and carrying the extra weight.
  18. Crazy Kiwiman

    Sleeping outdoors

    Hi Milly2B I LOVE free camping! Here are some tips that come to mind: The biggest issue I found, is being able to comfortably carry the extra weight in your backpack. My camping equipment is nothing more than a lightweight 1 person tent and an air mattress. This adds 1.9kg to what I usually...
  19. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Thanks Thornley, What do you think about walking through France during October / November months. Is it sensible at that time of year? (...for someone used to Melbourne weather?) BTW, great list of past pilgrimages in your profile! - will add them all to my wish list.
  20. Crazy Kiwiman

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Hi everyone Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads. I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too...

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