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France is more oceanic climate than Spain, therefore water is more abundant.I believe Le Puy is less developed?
I think "less developed" was more referring to pilgrim infrastructure than to water sources, although water sources was the overall topic.France is more oceanic climate than Spain, therefore water is more abundant.
Furthermore, like @truenorthpilgrm wrote: in every cemetery in France you can find water you can drink.
I walk all Podiensis with 1L. I bring a 2L water bag for the Meseta.
There is not only wine in France, but also water !
Not available for my phone (made for an older version of Android).FreeTaps application shows you the nearest waterpoint.
Thank you! This is so helpfulEfran has done a YouTube series and has made excellent notes for all toilets and water points of which there were many. We have just finished walking from Le Puy to Cahors and had no problems finding water or toilets but don't expect to find any shops selling anything much let alone water. There will be the odd cafe, boulangerie and if you are really lucky, an epicerie or a boucherie but it is best to get a picnic from your accommodation if they offer one as that is usually a good indicator to expect little ahead. If there is a shop, don't forget that it will be closed on Sunday and Monday, for lunch from 12 - 1:30 and on random days like a Wednesday or Friday (usually the day that you are walking through) and all public holidays which for us was 1st, 7th and 18th May. I think that was only about 5 days when we were able to get any food on the trail.
The Podiensis is not just a pilgrimage route but it is also part of the Grande Randonee network of walking routes so there are lots of people, mainly French, walking who are not doing the Camino, and during April/May they were out with their families and friends walking week-long sections and staying in the gites and guest houses.
Thank youI wouldnāt say the Le Puy is less developed, just not catered to pilgrims like the Frances. However, I was always able to find fresh water next to church cemeteries. Another bonus on the Le Puy: churches are likely to be open, providing a nice respite from either heat or rain.
The Miam Miam DoDo guidebook is excellent and provides a map legend of available āfontsā on the trail.
Thank you. Thatās helpfulFreeTaps application shows you the nearest waterpoint.
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France is more oceanic climate than Spain, therefore water is more abundant.
Furthermore, like @truenorthpilgrm wrote: in every cemetery in France you can find water you can drink.
I walk all Podiensis with 1L. I bring a 2L water bag for the Meseta.
There is not only wine in France, but also water !
I wonder why you felt the need to post such an unpleasant response to someone who was just asking for help from more experienced walkers. Everyone else understood what I was asking and gave helpful informationThank you. Thatās helpful
I assume you mean the Le Puy route? From my own experience of walking in France (Chemin D'Arles) rural France has at least as many watering places as Rural Spain. A statement that Le Puy is undeveloped could be misconstruedI have done a section of the Spanish Camino and was always able to find water. I believe Le Puy is less developed? Are there plenty of water stops?