Camino Le Puy Way: Stages 3 & 4

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  • Exploring the natural landscapes of the Causses du Quercy, a protected environment
  • Gain inner peace and tranqility walking these serene landscapes
  • Sample the delicacies of the region such as saffron, truffles and farm-raised Quercy lamb
  • Cahors, the capitol of the Lot region and enclosed by the river on three sides
  • Sitting in a local café in Lectoure enjoying a local Armagnac
This delightful section of the Le Puy Way from Conques to Lectoure wanders through the natural landscapes of the Causses du Quercy, the luxuriant Lot region and the green round hills of the Garonne. Cajarc, a town on your route and where you will spend a night became famous due to the growth of saffron and barges made their way along the Lot River. To this day many regional specialities of the area are made with saffron as it can be grown on the Quercy Causses. Also walk through the green round hills of the Garonne river plains which is an area rich in historical heritage. This stage of the Camino Le Puy Way finishes in Lectoure, which sits high above the Gers River in the department of the Mini-Pyrenees and from where there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
You can either complete Stage 3 & 4 of this pilgrimage route as a self-guided walking tour in its own right, or you may complete each section separately. This particular section is graded as moderate with the daily distances ranging from 15 to 33km per day. However the ascends and descends are not that significant. As long as you have a good fitness level you can complete this tour. You will stay in comfortable hotels whilst enjoying the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims and travellers.

Tour Type:

Pilgrimages | For those looking to follow a path of self-discovery. Our Pilgrimage and Camino routes take you on a journey through diverse landscapes and local flavours, while meeting like-minded adventurers along the way.

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers

Ideal if you have an interest in:

  • Long-Distance Trails

Activity Level & Terrain

This walk is graded moderate and includes daily walks of 15-33km. The walk is extremely well way-marked and you will also be supplied with turn by turn route notes and detailed maps so you will have no problem following the route each day. On the Le Puy Camino you will follow a mixture of farm/dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths.

Navigation

The route is well waymarked with white and red painted arrows but please take care at intersections. There will always be other walkers around in case you are looking for help. A detailed information pack including route notes, local information and maps will be waiting for you at your first accommodation. You will also have access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App enabling you to follow the route using your phone's GPS so you will have no problems finding the way. You can simply download the GPX tracks to your phone for offline use and off you go! 

Accommodations

On this self-guided walk in France you will stay in comfortable 1 or 2* hotels. On occasion you may not have en suite rooms.

Alternate accommodation

You might be booked into alternative accommodations which are not listed in the description. If those listed are unavailable the alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard as those described.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. Solo walkers are also welcome, and again, a supplement is payable. 

Meals

Daily breakfasts and dinners at your hotels are included. Breakfasts are buffet-style and dinners will be the “meal of the day” at the hotel. If you want a choice for dinner you can pay a supplement. You can order packed lunches at your hotel the evening before (ranging from €7 to €10) or you can buy lunch in grocery stores, cafes and restaurants en route.

Included
  • 13 Nights in either 1 or 2* hotels
  • 13 Breakfasts
  • 13 Dinners
  • Baggage transfers
  • Detailed maps, a guide book and information pack.
  • Organisational assistance and backup from our partner in France and our UK office
Excluded
  • Travel to Conques
  • Travel from Lectoure
  • Lunches, drinks and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Travel insurance
  • Mountain rescue / emergency assistance
Extras
  • Additional nights before or after the holiday

When To Go

The Camino Le Puy is best enjoyed from May to October but you can walk at any time of year. You can start on any date that suits your travel plans. Bookings from October onwards are subject to a supplementary charge as an out-of-season bag transfer service is required.

Getting to the Start

The best way of getting to Conques is by taking a bus or a taxi from Rodez Airport (this is an unofficial website). This airport has flights on Ryanair from the UK and Air France also fly here from Paris. It is also possible to drive to Conques and park your car in the village where there are paying car parks. 

 

Getting from the End

There are railway stations at Auch and Agen. You can take a bus between Lectoure and either of these two stations and from here you can make your way to Toulouse or Paris for your return flights. For train schedules please check the SNCF website.

Luggage Transfer

Baggage transfers are included in the Camino Le Puy trip. Your bags should be left in the reception of your accommodation every morning. Your bags will then be transferred onto your next nights’ accommodation.

Please note that the luggage transfer company have placed a limit of 13kg per person (1 piece of luggage) to be transported from accommodation to accommodation. So please pack accordingly. If you take more than this you will be charged extra. 

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable Travel Insurance which covers you for the activity, emergency evacuation and hospital care.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Conques Day 2 Conques to Livinhac 13 miles / 21 km Day 3 Livinhac to Figeac 18 miles / 29 km Day 4 Figeac to Cajarc 20 miles / 32 km Day 5 Cajarc to Limogne-en-Quercy 12 miles / 18 km Day 6 Limogne-en-Quercy to Lalbenque 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 7 Lalbenque to Cahors 16 miles / 26 km Day 8 Cahors to Lascabanes 15 miles / 25 km Day 9 Lascabanes to Lauzerte 14 miles / 23.5 km Day 10 Lauzerte to Moissac 17 miles / 28 km Day 11 Moissac to Auvillar 13 miles / 21 km Day 12 Auvillar to Miradoux 11 miles / 17 km Day 13 Miradoux to Lectoure 10 miles / 15 km Day 14 Onward Travel

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