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[arianaco31]

Hello! I am planning on at least walking the Frances from St. Jean pied de Port in summer 2020 after I graduate college. As I have already walked this route I've been thinking about adding the walk from Le Puy to challenge myself. What are the best books or resources I can read now in order to decide if I want to walk it. If anyone have any information they think I should know regarding this route please let me know!

 

[Man in Black]

The Chemin St. Jacques/Via Podiensis FaceBook Group is an excellent resource. See here https://www.facebook.com/groups/ViaPodiensis/

Also here is this excellent resource though somewhat dated:

http://walkinginfrance.info/pilgrim...nt-aubrac/day-1-le-puy-en-velay-to-monistrol/

And finally here is another photo/travelogue that inspired me.

https://ilovewalkinginfrance.com/walking-chemin-de-saint-jacques-du-puy/

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Get the Miam Miam Dodo book from amazon.fr

Its maps are schematic, but the accommodation listing is comprehensive. You need to call ahead in France because the French do (and because many places will not open if no one has reserved). Miam has the information you will need.

 

[pitztop]

I walked from Switzerland through Le Puy to SJPP and then walked the Camino Francés in 2015. If you have the time to walk from Le Puy, I highly recommend it. The whole walk from Le Puy to the Pyrenees mountains is stunning! I used two books - the Miam Miam Dodo for GR 65 (https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2916446494/) and the Michelin walking map (https://www.amazon.com/dp/2067174010/?tag=casaivar02-20)

 

[intrepidtraveler]

If you prefer a guide in English, check out the Lightfoot Guide to the Via Podiensis.

 

[Glenshiro]

Miam Miam Dodo is essential, and an excellent guide is Alison Raju's The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrenees - strongly recommended.