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Last year I walked the road into Conques. Something different, on the path you turn left and go down a forest valley track and don't see Conques much until you get there. The road is longer but higher and you approach Conques from above with great open views of the town and also have views of...
If you can walk with a phone and a local sim with data it does make life much easier on the Le Puy route. I walked Le Puy to Burgos last July and the route is very quiet once past the Aubrac. There was about 17 pilgrims walking the whole route and sort of moving along at the same time. I got to...
Rome2rio is good but it does not cover train strike days!! I am in the same situation for Leon to Le Puy on the 22June which is a train strike day. No Blabla car availability posted on those days nor can I find a bus that will not also be affected by the strike. Would very much like to hear from...
Thanks all for the info. I will be starting from Ley Puy on the 22 Jun to SJPDP. Did the Frances from SJPDP in Sep 16 and took a light sleeping bag and silk liner. Just used the liner most of the time however did need the sleeping bag a few times. Not taking a sleeping bag on the Le Puy route...
I am flying into Leon on the 26 Aug 17 and taking the train from there to Le Puy. Start walking to SJPDP on the 27 Aug. Trying to learn as much French as I can now. I walked the Camino Frances last September. I have yet to obtain any guide book. I used a phone app for the Camino Frances last...
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