The Way of St. James

$2,090.00 inc GST

Legend has it that the martyred body of the apostle St James was transported from Palestine to the Atlantic coast of Spain for burial. The church built on his grave in Santiago de Compostela, became a focus for pilgrims who walked there from France along the 'Camino de Santiago'. Our section of the historic route takes us into deepest France and the wonderfully remote countryside of the Massif Central. Within France, by the 12th century, there were four different routes for pilgrims on the 'Chemin de St Jacques' on their way to Santiago in Spain. Of the four, the earliest recorded and best preserved is that which starts at Le Puy. We too start in this fascinating town. Our pilgrimage will bring us to Conques, an unspoilt medieval town where the narrow streets still cluster round the magnificent Abbey church of St Foy.

Countries – France
Grading – Moderate to Challenging
Duration – 12days

Description

DAY 1 Arrive Le Puy DAY 2 Walk through black basalt villages and across the watershed to St Privat d’Allier (6-7hrs) DAY 3 Cross the valley of the River Allier towards Saugues (5-6hrs) DAY 4 Walk through moors of broom pine woods and meadows to les Faux (7-8hrs) DAY 5 Cross the Margeride plateau descend to Aumont (6-7hrs) DAY 6 Walk to Nasbinals, a transhumance village with a beautiful church (6-7hrs) DAY 7 Reach the highest point of the tour (1368m), continue to St Chely d’Aubrac (5-6hrs) DAY 8 Reach St Come d’Olt (5-6hrs) DAY 9 Climb through oak woods to a ridge path with extensive views over the Lot Valley, continue to Estaing (5-6hrs) DAY 10 Walk to Golinhac (5-6hrs) DAY 11 Walk to Conques (6-7hrs) DAY 12 Trip concludes

Trip Dates

Daily from 1 May to 6 Oct

What’s Included

*11 breakfasts, 11 dinners *11 nights in small country hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities when available *luggage transfer *information pack including route notes & maps per room booked *emergency hotline

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