Walk along whole UNESCO World Heritage stretches of the Camino
Explore Les Causses natural park
Stay in two of the prettiest spots along Le Puy Route: Conques and Cahors
Indulge yourself in en-suite rooms and with a high level of comfort all along the way.

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Departures:

>Self-Guided
Any time, all year round!

>Guided
See Guided Departures page

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!

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 Sainte-Roch chapel before reaching Decazeville.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3 – Decazeville to Figeac (26km, 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: Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 – Figeac to Cajarc (30km, 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, sheperd 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: Breakfast, dinner

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: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6 – Limogne en Quercy to Lalbenque (20km, 5h, +120m -175m)
We continue our way through the natural park of Les Causses, mainly along flat forest tracks. More dolmens and old sheperd 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: Breakfast, dinner

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

• Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
• En-suite Rooms
• Half-board during the cycle
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinners in Conques , Limogne and Cahors
• Transfer from/to airport