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Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

The Via Podiensis or Le Puy Route was taken for the first time in 950 AD when the archbishop of Le Puy-en-Velay walked to the tomb of Saint James, opening the first non-Spanish route to Santiago. Along Le Puy Route, modern walkers enjoy various incredible landscapes and a rich medieval architectural heritage, as the Camino runs through some of the most typical rural French areas, and crossing towns and cities full of history.
Le Puy Route begins in Le Puy-en-Velay, a city set in a volcanic landscape, 130 kilometres South West of Lyon, in France. It continues through south-western France to the foothills of the Pyrenees, where this Camino joins up with the French Way.

From Conques to Cahors, this 3rd section links two of the prettiest cities of the whole Le Puy Route. Leaving the cobble streets of Conques, the Camino runs through the gentle hills of Aveyron department before continuing into Le Lot. Walking along wall-lined tracks on high plateaux, drinking coffee on a shaded terrace in peaceful villages, sightseeing UNESCO World Heritage sites, this is part of the daily experience one can enjoy during this walking holiday. And as most walks are of short enough length, anybody with an average level of fitness can enjoy it!

Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

Day 1 : Conques
Day 2 : Conques to Decazeville (20km)
Day 3 : Decazeville to Figeac (30km)
Day 4 : Figeac to Cajarc (32km)
Day 5 : Cajarc to Limogne en Quercy (18km)
Day 6 : Limogne en Quercy to Lalbenque (25km)
Day 7 : Lalbenque to Cahors (19km)
Day 8 : Cahors, end of the walking holiday

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DAY BY DAY

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Day 1 - Conques If there is any place that has always been linked to the Camino de Santiago on Le Puy Route, Conques is surely one of them. Its UNESCO World Heritage Roman abbey has drawn pilgrims since the 9th century, as the church holds home to the relics of Sainte-Foy. Nowadays, this medieval village set on the banks of river Dourdou, is still a popular place along the Camino and the scenery surrounding the town simply adds even more interest to it. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Day 2 – Conques to Decazeville (20km, 5h, +220m -300m) Once passed the UNESCO World Heritage bridge over river Dourdou, the day starts with a steady climb up to the chapel of Sainte-Foy. We then continue through woodlands and green hills, through the village of Noailhac and Saint-Roch chapel before reaching Decazeville. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 3 – Decazeville to Figeac (30km, 6h30, +250m - 350m) As we leave the Aveyron department to enter Le Lot, we start seeing a change in landscapes and feeling the influence of Les Causses high plateaux as we approach Figeac. Between Montredon and Figeac, we also walk on a whole stretch listed to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 4 – Figeac to Cajarc (32km, 7h30, +150m -200m) There are many ups and downs during this long walking day but it also means lots of beautiful views. Leaving the pretty town of Figeac, we quickly go up to the high plateaux. The rocky ground preserves the wildeness of the landscape and dolmens, shepherd stone shelters or stone crosses are also part of the day. The leg of the Camino between Faycelles and Cajarc is actually listed to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. We arrive in Carjac, pretty village on the banks of Le Lot River. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board

Day 5 – Cajarc to Limogne en Quercy (18km, 4h30, +150m -80m) Today is a peaceful walk as the Camino runs to the quiet wood and farmlands of La Causse. It is a relatively easy walk, where we can take our time to admire the surrounding wildlife and to wander across scattered isolated hamlets. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 6 – Limogne en Quercy to Lalbenque (25km, 5h, +120m -175m) We continue our way through the natural park of Les Causses, mainly along flat forest tracks. More dolmens and old shepherd shelters could be seen today and after another nice and enjoyable walk, we arrive in Lalbenque. There, why not try the local delicacy: the high esteemed black truffle! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day7 – Lalbenque to Cahors (19km, 4h45, +40m, -120m) Today again, the area covered by the Camino is part of UNESCO World Heritage list. We will come across a good few caselle, these typical sheperd stone shelters and we also pass through a few scattered hamlets. As we approach Cahors, we can enjoy great views over the medieval town, before reaching down to the final destination of this section. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities Meal: Breakfast Day 8 – Cahors After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities Meal: Breakfast

Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

FLY IN AND OUT

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It is best to fly to Rodez or Toulouse.

1)    FLY IN

• To Rodez

For international flights :
- With Ryanair : Flights from Dublin and London (www.ryanair.com)
- Other companies with great choices of connections.

For internal flights :
- With Air France: Flights from Paris (www.airfrance.fr)

• To Toulouse

Direct flights from the UK with:

- Easyjet : from Bristol or London Gatwick
- British Airways : from London Heathrow
- BmiBaby : from Manchester

2)    FLY OUT

See above

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

• From Rodez airport

By bus :
- On mornings, Mon. to Fri.
- Cost : 7€

By taxi :
- Direct from Rodez Airport
- Cost : €50

• From Toulouse airport

From Toulouse to Rodez:
- By train : T.E.R  of the SNCF
- 2h30 journey
- See timetable and book online : www.voyages-sncf.com

From Rodez to Conques :
- By taxi

2)   GETTING BACK

• To Rodez airport
  

By train :
- 2h15 journey
- See timetable and book online : www.voyages-sncf.com

• To Toulouse airport

By train :
- 1h30 journey
- See timetable and book online : www.voyages-sncf.com

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Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.

Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

Le Puy Route - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 144 km - From €650 -
From Conques to Cahors

 

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	750	925	925
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	680	830	830
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	560	684	684

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€60 (per person)	includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€16 (per person)	Transport to Conques from Rodez Airport For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

	Extra nights (€) Rodez / Cahors / Conques	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room
	2* Hotel B&B	44	60

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel Rooms en-suite Half Board during the hike Detailed Walking Notes Map Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.