Le Puy route

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antjie

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may 2013

• Jul 2, 2016

• #1

Hi
I walked the camino francés in 2013 from St Jean Pied to Finisterre and haven't stopped longing to go back! This year I shall be in France in September . Would love to walk the whole Le Puy route, but only have 10 days free. Can anyone recommend a part of the route for 10 days. Or shall I just start at the start?!
with gratitude.

 

mla1

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CF (2000); St. Giles (2013); Le Puy-SJPP (2015); VDLP (2016); Mozárabe, Almeria to Granada (2018)

• Jul 2, 2016

• #2

The most beautiful part of the route is the first 10 days from LePuy to Conques. So start at the start!

 

Glenshiro

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Le Puy - SdC, Podiensis, Frances, Invierno 2012-23

• Jul 2, 2016

• #3

antjie said:

Hi
I walked the camino francés in 2013 from St Jean Pied to Finisterre and haven't stopped longing to go back! This year I shall be in France in September . Would love to walk the whole Le Puy route, but only have 10 days free. Can anyone recommend a part of the route for 10 days. Or shall I just start at the start?!
with gratitude.

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Start at Le Puy if you can - definitely the most scenic part. In 10 days you could (just) make Figeac, though Decazeville (definitely un-scenic, a former mining town) might be a safer bet. Both have access to trains.

 

SusanReneGr65

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Camino Le Puy Fall 2015

• Jul 2, 2016

• #4

Yes, begin at Le Puy and walk to Conques in 10 days (we did it in 9). It is hilly, i.e. straight up and straight down, in some sections. But walking down into Conques was the best feeling, and staying at the abbeye in Conques was magical. A perfect ending to a 10 day trip.

P.S. the food at the abbeye was not great, but they did serve wine and a cheese course....

 

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Bonita

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September ( 2015)

• Jul 3, 2016

• #5

Is it possible to have bags shipped ahead? My husband has back issues.

 

Kitsambler

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SJPP 2023

• Jul 3, 2016

• #6

Bonita said:

Is it possible to have bags shipped ahead? My husband has back issues.

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Yes, there are transport services available all the way from Le Puy to SJPP.

 

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antjie

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may 2013

• Jul 3, 2016

• #7

SusanReneGr65 said:

Yes, begin at Le Puy and walk to Conques in 10 days (we did it in 9). It is hilly, i.e. straight up and straight down, in some sections. But walking down into Conques was the best feeling, and staying at the abbeye in Conques was magical. A perfect ending to a 10 day trip.

P.S. the food at the abbeye was not great, but they did serve wine and a cheese course....

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SusanReneGr65 said:

Yes, begin at Le Puy and walk to Conques in 10 days (we did it in 9). It is hilly, i.e. straight up and straight down, in some sections. But walking down into Conques was the best feeling, and staying at the abbeye in Conques was magical. A perfect ending to a 10 day trip.

P.S. the food at the abbeye was not great, but they did serve wine and a cheese course....

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Thank you everyone...then I shall start at the start!! Now to work on the fitness for those straight ups!

 

dandagenais

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Done: SSJDP to Santiago 811km, Nov./Dec. 2013
Plan: LePuy route July 1, 2018

• Jul 4, 2016

• #8

Hi antjie,
when were you thinking of starting? I am also starting at LePuy. I will be there July 28, for a 10-12 day walk to Conques.
Dan

 

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antjie

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• Jul 4, 2016

• #9

dandagenais said:

Hi antjie,
when were you thinking of starting? I am also starting at LePuy. I will be there July 28, for a 10-12 day walk to Conques.
Dan

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Hi
No unfortunately only in Sept. But let me know how you experienced it!
regards
Annette

 

dandagenais

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Done: SSJDP to Santiago 811km, Nov./Dec. 2013
Plan: LePuy route July 1, 2018

• Jul 4, 2016

• #10

antjie said:

Hi
No unfortunately only in Sept. But let me know how you experienced it!
regards
Annette

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Okido, will do!