Way of St James – France - A Walker's Guidebook

A walker's guide to the 740km Pilgrim Road from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees. The only original guide to this route in English. Gives directions for walking the route and also provides information on places to visit along the way, the history of the pilgrimage and the availability of practical facilities.

Way of St James – France

Chemin de Saint -Jacques de Compostelle – Le Puy to the Pyrenees

Author

Alison Raju

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843717

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (2)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (4)

Seasons

Most times throughout the year are possible. Peak time for setting out from Le Puy is approx eight to nine weeks before the feast of St James on 25th July.

Centres

Start at Le Puy-en-Velay, Estaing, Figeac, Cahors, Moissac, Roncesvalles.

Difficulty

No particular difficulty, although the route is long, taking four-five weeks to reach the Pyrenees.

Must See

The entire route is punctuated with historical and religious sights. Churches, monasteries, ancient towns and bridges.

INTRODUCTION
History
Topography, economy and language
Before you go
Planning your schedule
Equipment
There and Back
Being there
Using this guide

THE ROUTE
Le Puy-en-Velay to Figeac
Figeac to Moissac
Moisac to the Pyrenees

APPENDICES
A: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles
B: GR651 – Variant along the Vallée du Célé
C: Summary of St James’s and other Pilgrim References
D: Suggestions for Further Reading
E: Useful Addresses
F: Glossary
G: Index of Principal Place Names
H: Index of Maps
I: Summary of Route