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  1. MechEngr69

    From Le Puy France to Roncesvalles Spain

    Le Puy Camino, GR-65 In April my friend, who was 70, and I (71 then) traveled to Lyon, France, then took a train to Le Puy en Velay. We hiked the GR65 from Le Puy to Moissac (250 miles, 400km) in 18 days ending on April 24th. That part of France is hilly, and our total elevation gain was 6100...
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    Segments for Le Puy

    On April 6, 2018 my friend and I started in Le Puy en Velay and hiked to Moissac (250 miles, 400km) arriving on April 24th. We stayed in gîtes, except for one night at the St. Foy Monastery in Conques. Except for nights in larger towns, we always stayed a gîte that offered demi-pension so we'd...
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    Starting from Le Puy April 5. Is this advisable?

    On April 6, 2018 my friend and I started in Le Puy en Velay and hiked to Moissac (250 miles, 400km) arriving on April 24th. We stayed in gîtes, except for one night at the St. Foy Monastery in Conques. We always booked a gîte that offered demi-pension so we'd be sure to have a hot dinner meal...
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    Speaking French on the Le Puy Route

    Hi! I walked from Le Puy to Moissac (400km) in 18 days ending on April 24, 2018. I agree generally with all of the previous comment, except the following: 1. There were no "tourism offices" to help with reservations. 2. In my experience not booking your gîte in advance is risky. We booked one...
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    Poncho or no Poncho starting in May 1?

    I recommend a waterproof backpack cover to keep your backpack dry when you go into a bar to get out of the rain and you have to leave the pack outside since there is no room inside. I'm departing from Burgos on April 19th and am taking waterproof gaiters to cover my trail running shoes. I know...

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