...empowering women one step at a time
France
Chemin St Jacques
May 28- June 11, 2027
This is 14 night/15 day adventure starts in Paris and ends in Lyon. We will walk approximately 125 miles from Le Puy-en-Velay, France to Conques, France on the historic Chemin St. Jacques.
Trip includes:
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Welcome celebration that includes a sunset cruise up to the Eiffel Tower from the Bastille locks.
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14 nights lodging
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All breakfasts
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14 dinners
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Train transfer from Conques back to Lyon
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Baggage Transfer
Not included:
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Airfare
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Train from Paris to Lyon
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Daily transport if participant chooses not to walk
This is a physically demanding adventure. All participants must agree to follow the training plan.
Please submit contact form or email sue@womenwhowalktheworld.com to schedule a 15-minute discovery call to hear more details.
Day One
We will meet in Paris at our hotel near Gare du Lyon. We will see the City of Lights from our private boat cruise from the Locks of Bastille to the Eiffel tour and back.
Day Two
We will walk to Gare de Lyon and board the train to Le Puy-en-Velay. Let your body recover from jet-lag while you enjoy the scenic French countryside from the train window.
Day Three
We will stay in Le-Puy-en-Velay today. Explore the 12th-century cathedral, climb the steps to the iconic Rocher Saint-Michel d' Aiguilhe, chapel that was built in the year 951AD on top of a 2,000,000 year old volcanic rock or just relax with a glass of wine and people watch in the town plaza. Later that evening, we will attend a reception hosted by Camino volunteers to meet other pilgrims who we will see on the trail over the days to come.
Day Four
Today we begin our walk on the Chemin Saint Jacques also known as The Via Podensis.
Le-Puy-en-Velay to Montbonnet - Approximately 11 miles
Day Five
Montbonnet to Monistrol d'allier - 10.5 miles
Day Six
Monistrol d'Allier to Saugues - 10 miles
Day Seven
Saugues to Les Sauvage - 15 miles
Day Eight
Les Faux to Bigose 16 miles
Today is the most challenging of all of the days. But the sense of accomplishment that you will fell afterward is so worth it!
Day Nine
Aumont Aubrac to Montgros - 10.5 miles
Day Ten
Montgros to St. Chely d'Aubrac - 13.6 miles
Day Eleven
St. Chely d'Aubrac to St. Come d'Olt - 13.7 miles
Day Twelve
St. Come d'Olt to Estaing - 10 miles
We will walk through 3 villages that are listed as the most beautiful villages in France!
Day Thirteen
Estaing to Senergues - 6 miles
This is a short day of walking designed to give us the opportunity to explore
Day Fourteen
Senergues to Conques - 6 miles
Day Fifteen
Wake up, have a leisurely breakfast and still have time to explore Conques before we make our way back to Paris.
Day Sixteen
Last day of our adventure together.
