Le Puy Camino Tours
Booking one of these amazing Le Puy Camino Tours will open up an entirely new world full of adventure for you.
Le Puy Camino tours are a life changing journey along one of the most popular pilgrimage routes in France. Tours on Le Puy Camino will see you walk through charming villages and the picturesque French countryside, stopping at important religious sites as you make your way toward Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Planning a Le Puy Camino pilgrimage will expose you to culture and adventure, making for a great active holiday in France.
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Walk the Le Puy Camino: Le Puy to Aumont
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey in southern France, walking part of the most popular French section of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrims’ route known as the Via Podiensis (or the Le Puy Camino) from Le Puy to Aumont-Aubrac.
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Walk the Le Puy Camino: Cahors to Lectoure
Embark on a 7-day self-guided pilgrimage on southern France’s Le Puy Camino, walking from Cahors to Lectoure at your own pace.
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Walk the Le Puy Camino: Lectoure to Aire-sur-l’Adour
Dive into a unique walking tour on this 7-day self-guided pilgrimage from Lectoure to Aire-sur-l’Adour on the Le Puy Camino in southern France.
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Cycle the Le Puy Camino: Le Puy to Cahors
Cycle the first section of the Le Puy Camino e on this 9-day self-guided cycling pilgrimage.
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Cycle the Le Puy Camino: Cahors to St. Jean Pied de Port
Challenge yourself to your own personal pilgrimage on the 9-day self-guided Le Puy Camino: Cahors to St. Jean Pied de Port cycling tour.
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Cycle the Full Le Puy Camino
The Cycle the Full Le Puy Camino self-guided tour invites you to complete the entire Le Puy Camino, also known as the Via Podiensis, over 16 mesmerizing days on two wheels.
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When planning where to go on the Le Puy Camino, the destinations are more or less defined in advance by the route. The route begins in Le Puy-en-Velay and extends southwest to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, before crossing over into Spain for the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago.
The answer to what to do on the Le Puy Camino is simple: walk or bike! The Le Puy Camino is a well-known pilgrimage route that dates back hundreds of years, and its main purpose is to take pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Secure a Le Puy Camino hiking tour or bike tour for the full experience!
Choosing when to go to the Le Puy Camino depends on personal preferences, as it is a year-round adventure. The spring or autumn seasons are best to avoid crowds, although the weather can be rainy. Summer (June to August) marks peak walking season, while winter will see very low foot traffic.
Similar to many areas in France, English is commonly spoken in tourist hotspots, urban areas, and schools, although its usage may be less prevalent in rural areas. Due to the strong tourist infrastructure along the route, English is quite prevalent on the Le Puy Camino.
If you are wondering how long you should stay on the Le Puy Camino, the answer depends on how much of the route you plan to explore. The full distance of the path is 736km, which can take 4 weeks or longer to traverse. There are also shorter sections of Le Puy Camino that can be done in as little as 5 days.
When traveling along the Le Puy Camino, it's a good idea to carry Euros for smaller purchases, especially in rural areas. Credit cards are widely accepted in cities and popular tourist destinations, meaning they will work along the majority of the camino.
In general, Le Puy Camino tours are family-friendly due to the fairly relaxed terrain, particularly if you are only completing a section of the 736km trail. It is not advisable to do the full route with children, so make sure to do your research in advance of booking a tour.
By nature, Le Puy Camino tours involve either walking or cycling, making these the preferred way to get around. If you are looking to do extra-curricular activities or visit a destination just off the trail, some public transit like trains and buses can be utilized. Another great option is to book a private transfer or taxi.
Thanks to a very strong tourist infrastructure that has been utilized by pilgrims for hundreds of years, the accommodation types along the Le Puy Camino are mostly hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses.
The Le Puy Camino is situated in the Central European Time Zone (CET).
Self-guided tours along the Le Puy Camino are the preferred method of travel, as the routes are very well marked and have been in use for hundreds of years. Self-guided walkers will be armed with maps, GPS, and route notes, meaning it is nearly impossible to get lost!
It may be possible to organize a custom guided Le Puy Camino tours, but due to the fact that camino routes are so well-marked, the vast majority of Le Puy Camino tours are self-guided.
The most convenient way to access the Le Puy Camino is by air, with nearby airports including Le Puy-en-Velay Airport (LPY) and Saint-Étienne Airport (EBU).
The five largest towns along the Le Puy Camino include Le Puy-en-Velay, Saugues, Aumont-Aubrac, and Conques.