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Le Puy Route - Section 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

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.

On this 4th section of Le Puy Route, the Camino goes from beautiful Cahors to charming Lectoure and crosses both the Lot and Garonne Valleys. The green round hills of the area, added to a rich historical heritage make this leg of the Camino a beautiful walking holiday for anybody seeking both natural and cultural sites. And with numerous medieval buildings at almost every stopovers, the region has plenty to offer to modern pilgrims! As most walks are under 23 kilometres per day, and with a gently undulated terrain, anybody with an average level of fitness can walk these 123 kilometres!

Le Puy Route - Section 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

Day 1 : Cahors
Day 2 : Cahors to Montcuq (33km)
Day 3 : Montcuq to Lauzerte (14km)
Day 4 : Lauzerte to Moissac (27km)
Day 5 : Moissac to Auvillar (22km)
Day 6 : Auvillar to Lectoure (33km)
Day 7 : Lectoure, end of the walking holiday

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DAY BY DAY

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Day 1 - Cahors Surrounded by a cirque of natural steep cliffs, Cahors is located on the shores of the Lot river. It is nice wandering around the old city as, at every corner, history hits visitors: the Valentré Bridge, Saint-Etienne Cathedral, medieval houses, carved doors of the seventeenth century, neo-classical buildings ... This human-size city is one of the prettiest in the whole Le Puy route! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Day 2 – Cahors to Montcuq (33km, 8h, +250m -130m) We first climb up stone stairs to Pech d'Angely from where we take a last look at Cahors down in the Valley before continuing through the Causses, a limestone plateau. We will then pass through Labastide-Marnhac and Lhospitalet before reaching the charming village of Lascabanes and its flowered houses. Then, we continue the walk to Montcuq. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 3 – Montcuq to Lauzerte (14km, 3h30, +80m -20m) The route we follow today goes up and down all the way to Lauzerte. We start seeing less woodlands and more undulated farmlands and cultivated fields, until the beautiful village of Lauzerte, an ancient raised dovecote and Saint-Sernin church. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board

Day 4 – Lauzerte to Moissac (27km, 6h, +15m -150m) One of the easiest day, as there is no particular difficulty regarding the terrain itself. We walk through the quiet countryside, between crop fields, woodlands and vines. We finish this stage in Moissac, home to UNESCO World Heritage Saint-Pierre abbey. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 5 – Moissac to Auvillar (22km, 5h15, +150m -150m) The Camino follows the waters all day long as we first start walking on towpaths along the Tarn river until the Lock of Espagnolette. We then continue towards the villages of Boudou and Malause, before being back on ancient towpaths, this time along the Canal of Golfech. The last effort of the day, to climb up the street when we enter Auvillar, is rewarded by the picturesque cobblestone plaza, with its ancient circular open hall and arcades. (Dinner not included) Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast Day 6 – Auvillar to Lectoure (33km, 8h) Today we leave Le Lot département to enter Le Gers and its rich agricultural lands. The walk also passes through charming villages such as Flamarens or Miradoux before ending in Lectoure, an old fortified town with an impressive cathedral. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities Meal: Breakfast Day 7 – Lectoure After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities Meal: Breakfast

Le Puy Route - Section 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

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

• To Toulouse

See above.

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

• From Rodez airport

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

• From Toulouse airport

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

2)   GETTING BACK

• To Toulouse airport

From Lectoure to Agen :
- By bus
- 45min journey

From Agen to Toulouse :
- By train
- 1 hour journey

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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Le Puy Route - Section 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

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 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

Le Puy Route - Section 4 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 129 km - From €490 -
From Cahors to Lectoure

 

 

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	650	804	804
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	590	722	722
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	490	600	600

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€50 (per person)	includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€56 (per person)	Transport to Cahors from Toulouse For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

	Extra nights (€) Lectoure / Cahors / Toulouse	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 except Day 5 at Auvillar Detailed Walking Notes Map Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first, 5th (Auvillar) and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

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