shortening the le Puy route, lengthening the Camino Frances.

[jamok11]

I plan to begin my camino in late March or early April of this upcoming year, and I would like to walk a distance that is a few weeks longer than the Camino Frances, but not nearly as long as the entire le Puy route. Lectoure France looked like a good small town along the le Puy route that is a good distance from St. Jean to begin, and I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on this starting spot, as well as any tips for places to stay there and further down the road towards St. Jeans. Thanks for any advice!!

 

[Kitsambler]

Lectoure is a nice hill town. I stayed at CH La Mouline de Belin, which is a new CH located in an old mill, on the way into town. HIghly recommended. The next day you can continue on via La Romieu if you like. More details of the towns and the lodging in my blog, link below.

 

[robertt]

Lectoure is an old regional capital and it shows. It's less than a city, more than a small town, just buzzy enough. Great idea!

 

[irishpilgrim]

Hi,
Lectoure is a lovely town with plenty of accommodation but I don't know how easy it would be to get to in order to start your camino from there. Moissac is two days walk before Lectuore and might be an easier option as a place to start as it has a train connection etc. It is also well worth visiting. Depends on if you can spare two extra days.

Anna

 

[Kitsambler]

You know, it seems a shame to walk the dull part of the Le Puy route and skip the part with the splendid scenery (although, given the time of year you plan to walk, it would still be cold up on the plateaus). But have you thought about walking from Le Puy to Figeac, and then taking a train from there to SJPP to continue in Spain?