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    Via Tolosana Food and Drinks on the way?

    Yes, if you prefer road walking, it will definitely be easier. We favor trails over roads by a wide margin.
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    Via Tolosana Food and Drinks on the way?

    Sounds like you’re well-prepared. It should be no problem for an experienced hiker. As you know, many along the CF are not.
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    Via Tolosana Food and Drinks on the way?

    My husband and I did this in spring of 2018. The trail from Montpellier to Castres is fairly difficult. Be sure you understand the altitude gain and loss. Some parts are steep and very rocky. It’s a beautiful trail, but quite remote. Some trail finding skills are a plus. The villages...
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    Montpelier start

    My husband and I walked from Montpelier to Puente la Reina in 2017. In general, the first 10 days is a pretty tough walk. Lots of elevation and rocky footing hazards. My husband is a very good route finder, and we did not get lost in the woods, although we met those who did. Distances...
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    What you need to know before you leave to hike the Chemin d'Arles.

    Jabbapapa, can you name a few places not on the official route that should be. I’d like to know what we missed, maybe we can see those places someday.
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    What you need to know before you leave to hike the Chemin d'Arles.

    We walked this in May 2017 and much of what you say is true. It’s a beautiful walk. Perhaps in high summer there are more facilities, but villages are far apart and you need to be prepared! Weekends can mean nothing is open, and you do need to plan accommodations at least a couple days ahead...
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    Le Chemin d'Arles

    I’m glad it worked for you. It was pretty wet when we did it. Also it was spring when we hadn’t had all summer to get used to hiking. It’s a beautiful walk.
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    Le Chemin d'Arles

    You can bail by either walking the road or finding a local or taxi to drive you. You need to carry food for the day. We met only 6-8 people before getting to Toulouse. Three were Americans who Ended up road walking and taxiing much of the route. All 5 is us are in our mid 60s and I’m sure...
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    How busy is the Arles route at the moment?

    I second everything Dayton and Karen say.
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    Le Chemin d'Arles

    I found the part between St Guilhem and Salvetat quite difficult. If you see a profile map you will know that you must walk close to 30 k every day and will be climbing and escending 700-100 k/day. The trail is sometimes very rocky, steep and slippery when wet. It is really beautiful and quiet.
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    Busier May route

    Last May we walked from Montpellier to Puente la Reina. All told, we met 17 other walkers
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    Arles Route Difficulty

    We did this route from Mntpellier to Puente la Reina in May 2017. The first 10 days or so are quite difficult due to ascending, descending and very rocky surfaces. Accommodation can be 30 k apart. That said, it’s beautiful and rewarding. We only met 17 other walkers on our whole journey...
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    Arles Route Difficulty

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    Walking the Arles route?

    My partner and I (both 63) walked this last spring. We started in Montpellier and reached Castres 10 days later, with no rest days. I recommend Miam Miam Do Do and the Confraternity of St. James guide for planning purposes. We noticed the listings were not 100% percent correct, as some places...
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    Optimal time of year for this camino

    We met maybe 10 pilgrims in France; only one or two were going to Puente la Reina or beyond. Most were French or Belgian. After the Pyrenees, we met 6-8 more, still most were French-speaking, a couple Spaniards. We met only 3 other Americans.
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    Optimal time of year for this camino

    I see a new reply to this. We started this Camino April 29 and finished around June 1 in Puente. the first week or so was wet and cool, temps around 55 Fahrenheit. Those days through Haute Langedoc were fairly tough on some slippery rough trails with lots of ascent and descent. In the...
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    Arles Route

    I walked this route in May of this year. We didn't have rain, so I can't speak to that. We found the route from Oloron to Somport very nice. We stopped in chamber d'hôte in Bedous and Borce before Somport. Both were good, the villages are very quiet. We had a few kilometers of road walking...
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    Just finished Montpellier-canfranc

    We were only in Montpellier for one afternoon before starting our camino the next morning. We enjoyed walking around the city, but I don't have specific recommendations. Enjoy your camino!
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    Just finished Montpellier-canfranc

    This stage was absolutely the most difficult. We had pouring rain and low visibility. Not for the inexperienced hiker. If doing it again, I would stop in Montpeyroux if there is an option and continue to Blaquiere the next day.
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    Just finished Montpellier-canfranc

    We found the markings very good. The area is prone to low visibility in spring, so it takes careful vigilance if misty and foggy. The days fron St Guilham to Murat require 700-900m of up and down climbing, very difficult path mixed with forest or logging road of better quality. It's...

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