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KiwiNomad06 said:Hi Bob,
I enjoyed the section of the walk from Figeac to Cahors, but have heard that the Cele Valley variant is stunningMargaret
BobM said:I hope to shave a couple of days off this schedule
falcon269 said:Just a few kilometers past Montreal is Seviac. The gite is part of the "dig" for the Roman bath ruins, and you have the run of the place after the tourists and school groups leave. The kitchen is excellent and you must bring your own food, which you can buy in Montreal as you pass through.
Each to our own with variants I know- but I really enjoyed seeing La Romieu and am glad that I took that detour.Canuck said:You can shave one by going straight to Condom from Lectoure, avoiding the detour by La Romieu. It's indicated as a variant in the GR65 guide book.
Bob, I enjoyed quite a few places, but the stand-out three for me here would be: Les Figuiers in Lauzerte; Ultreia run by an Irish couple in Moissac; and Cambarrat, not too many kms past Arthez-de-Bearn. I have also listed some other places I liked on this blog page:BobM said:BTW, comments on accommodation are especially useful. Personally, I prefer small places with a sense of vocation when I can find them. So far I have been especially blessed on my pilgrimages and I am sure, with your help, that my next trip will be the same. Bob M
ramble-on said:However, the Cele variant sounds equally beautiful and perhaps an easier option to see similar landscape. I've looked at the on-line maps cited by falcon269 but can't tell what GR that route follows. I have the Raju guide, but if it contains details on the Cele variant, I haven't so far found it. Can anyone clarify the details of the Cele route? Is it well signposted? Are there sufficient gites well-spaced along that route?Dick
ramble-on said:The IGN maps on Peter Robins' site are great. I wish I could find a way to take them with me.............. The 2011 edition of MMDD......... I may just try to get a copy in Le Puy before I start out.Dick
ramble-on said:It's almost enough to make one think about reverting to ancient ways - no guide book, no cell phone, no camera. Just a small rucksack, a change of clothes as a concession to the 21st century, and a long path to walk. It's harder to have a calm, worry-free state of mind however, without one's crutches....
Caminando said:Hi BobM. I'm curious about how you will get to Conques to begin. I found it a difficult place to leave, on the several occasions when I walked Le Puy-Conques. I ended up hitchhiking back to Le Puy
ramble-on said:It amazes me that publishers of walking guides don't seem to think about the users' needs...
Caminando said:Now this sounds good!
On my last walk (CP) I got down to all but the guidebook. I didnt manage the worry free mind, but I got some way towards it.
I'd love to see that suspension bridge at Millau - I think it's the tallest of its kind in the world and a beautiful structure (and only cost $500 million or so...). Unfortunately, too far from my path.BobM said:I walked from Conques to SJPDP last year.... I would have liked an extra day in Rodez to visit Millau, where there is one of the most spectacular and beautiful modern bridges in the world crossing a valley.
Bob M
ramble-on said:I sometimes think we tie ourselves up in safety and security issues to the point we neglect more important things.........I'd love to see that suspension bridge at Millau - I think it's the tallest of its kind in the world and a beautiful structureDick
BobM said:Caminando said:Actually, I would have liked an extra day in Rodez to visit Millau, where there is one of the most spectacular and beautiful modern bridges in the world crossing a valley.
Regards
Bob M
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