Way of St James – France, Europe - A Walker's Guide
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The Way of St James - France
Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle - Le Puy to the Pyrenees by Alison Raju
Guide to walking the 740km Way of St James Pilgrim Road from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to the Pyrenees - first volume of the only guide to the whole route written in English. Route directions and information about places to visit along the way, the history of the pilgrimage, pilgrim references and current facilities. Fully rewalked in 2009. More...
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Seasons
definitely not recommended in winter but can be safely undertaken, adequately prepared, any time Read More... between late March and mid-late OctoberDifficulty
far from flat but requires no specialist equipment and can be undertaken, with appropriate Read More... preparation, by anyone of average health and fitnessMust See
starts in the volcanic Velay region of France, passes through the Margeride, over the Aubrac Read More... plateau, the causse before Cahors and the flat Landes region before reaching the foothills of the Pyrenees and the Basque country; interesting churches, cathedrals, historic monunments and vernacular architecture architecture along the way
INTRODUCTION
Pilgrim Roads to Santiago through France and Spain
History
Topography, Economy and Language
Before you Go
Companions
Planning your Schedule
Equipment
Getting There and Back
Accommodation
Planning the Day
Other Practical Information
Using this Guide
When to Go
THE ROUTE
Section 1 Le Puy-en-Velay to Figeac
Section 2 Figeac to Moissac
Section 3 Moissac to Aire-sur-l’Adour
Section 4 Aire-sur-l’Adour to the Pyrenees
APPENDIX A Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles
APPENDIX B Saint-Palais to Irún
APPENDIX C GR651 – Variant along the Vallée du Célé
APPENDIX D Summary of St James’s and other Pilgrim References
APPENDIX E Suggestions for Further Reading
APPENDIX F Useful Addresses
APPENDIX G Glossary
APPENDIX H Index of Principal Place Names
APPENDIX I Index of Maps
APPENDIX J Summary of Route










