Journey through the heart of France on this 8-day Le Puy Camino journey! We’ll walk sections of this ancient pilgrim route from Lyon to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, traversing volcanic landscapes, centuries-old villages, and the UNESCO-listed Aubrac Plateau with expert guidance.

Spectacular Le Puy-en-Velay is the gateway to the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage trail. Explore the historical and well-preserved old town with its delightful maze of small cobbled streets flanked by tall, pastel coloured houses. Le Puy’s famous cathedral is well worth a visit.

The red and white stripes mark the entire route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean, where the classic shell symbol takes over. (photo CC) Le Chemin du Puy goes through several different French regions, and each is responsible for maintaining their portion of the path.

The Le Puy route is a picturesque trail through rural south-west France. It’s dotted with tiny hamlets, isolated farmsteads and intact medieval villages. It takes on average 5 weeks to walk the full 750km.

The Camino Le Puy Way is an ancient pilgrim route through south west France from Le Puy en Velay to St. Jean Pied de Port, where it joins the Camino de Santiago French Way to Santiago de Compostela. It is a classic and rewarding long-distance trail through the arresting beauty of …

Expert local insights: Download our comprehensive Camino guide, Camino travel documents, and a pilgrim pack, including the iconic Camino scallop shell. Start your journey on the Le Puy Camino with Macs Adventure and experience the ultimate France pilgrimage walk.

Le Puy Camino (also known as the Via Podiensis and Le Chemin Du Puy) is deservedly one of the most popular walks in France. This beautiful pilgrimage route crosses southwest France and then joins with the Spanish Camino in St-Jean-de-Pied …

Le Chemin du Puy from Le Puy en Velay is one of the most popular Camino de Santiago routes in France and this first section attracts many pilgrims for its historic heritage, picturesque villages, and natural beauty.

Jan 5, 2023 · Most French pilgrims start at Le Puy, going to the border town Saint Jean Pied de Port where they’d pick up the hoards heading across the north of Spain.