Average daily expenses on the Le Puy

Cleenjones

CF 2022 Le Puy 2023

Time of past OR future Camino

CF: September 2022
Le Puy: September 2023

• Apr 29, 2023

• #1

Hi there, I’m planning on walking from Le Puy en Velay to SJPP this Fall (departing in early September) as a solo walker. I understand that this route is more expensive than the Frances, but I’m wondering just how much more expensive! Last year I averaged about 60 Euro per day on the Frances (25 for accommodations, 15 for a pilgrims dinner, 15 for lunch & coffees etc, and 5 for other)

Any insights on the cost differential between the two routes would be much appreciated.

Many thanks & Buen Camino

 

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amandurr

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2022

• Apr 29, 2023

• #2

How exciting! I walked around the same time last year (end of August into October) and found my total expenses for the day were pretty close to what you listed.

At first glance the gites seem a bit more expensive, but they're honestly an incredible deal. They generally include demi-pension, so your dinner and breakfast are covered, and the food is well worth it - I had a hard time leaving France! I kept track - my average per night (generally in shared rooms, almost always with dp) was ~36.5 euros.

 

Richmond Gardner

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Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Fr (17), Prim (19), CF/Norte ‘21, Le Puy/Inv22

• Apr 29, 2023

• #3

Yes, last October I averaged about 40 euros for gîtes with DP and another 15-20 for breakfast and lunch should be plenty. I would say 60 euros is safe if prices hold ( which is a big “if” due to inflation and severe energy increase in costs)

 

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Vagabonder

Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Le Puy to SJPP (2019/21)
Camino Primitivo (2022)

• Apr 30, 2023

• #4

I’m walking le Chemin du Puy currently and spending as average of€40 a night demi-pension. As that includes breakfast and dinner, all I need to pay for otherwise is something for lunch, usually a piece of fruit and a morsel of cheese, I eat a lot at breakfast and dinner. And often stop for a coffee on the way. Sitting at a café now having a glass of wine at €1,50, prices very reasonable in the villages.

 

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Smash123

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Time of past OR future Camino

Figeac to Auvillar 2019
Podiensis/Rocamadour 2023

• May 3, 2023

• #5

Currently walking the Le Puy (day 31) 50€ a day pretty much covers the gîte with D-P(37-40€), groceries for lunch (6€), a coffee for break (1.50 €), and a beer at the end of the day (3 €).