The Way of St James - A Cyclist's Guidebook

A 1570km cycle route along the Way of St James pilgrim route from Le Puy in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Uses roads with a good surface for touring cyclists, and averages only 50km per day. Also includes routes from Santiago to Finisterre and Padron.

The Way of St James

A Cyclists’ Guide From Le Puy en Velay to Santiago de Compostela

Author

John Higginson

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

Second

ISBN_13

9781852844417

Availability

Published

Price

£12.00

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Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (2)
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Seasons

Ideal mid-May to mid-July. Not possible winter or mid-summer. Spring/autumn – possible bad weather; much accommodation closed.

Centres

Le Puy, Conques, Cahors, Roncesvalles, Burgos, Leon, Santiago

Difficulty

Mountain cycle ride (altitude up to 1300m+) with demanding and exposed sections. Average distance on most days 50km.

Must See

Conques, Moissac Abbey, church of Ste Quitterie, Eunate church, Astorga cathedral/museum, Burgos, Santiago cathedral

January 2006

There are now two Pilgrim Welcome points in Cahors between May and September. One is at the end of the Louis Philippe Bridge and the other is in the Cathedral. Between them they offer ideas for accommodation and food as well as spiritual support. Similar help should be available in 2006 at Figeac and Lascabanes. This is provided by the Amis de Saint Jacques de Quercy.