Two fascinating days on the way to Compostela in the Causses du Quercy

First time Marjory goes hiking alone. Moved, reassured and fascinated by what she experienced, she tells you her testimony.

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Quercy...

A very good quality trail

First of all, we are going to start this article with a not insignificant technical point: the maintenance and the marking of the path. If you are traveling alone, or if you are not great hiking experts, the fear of getting lost or hurting yourself are fears you may face. Walking on a mythical path such as the Via Podiensis (also called Voie du Puy or GR65) is then the perfect way to discover pedestrian roaming in complete safety.  
Indeed, your fears will not resist for long when you discover a very good quality path thus facilitating a most delicious walk, where you can discover the small heritage of Lot, meticulously maintained and restored by the association of 1000 hands in the dough. 
In addition, the very present markup is a real asset for this path. Indeed, it is impossible to get lost since the famous red and white paint is present at each intersection and regularly punctuates the straight lines in order to prevent any doubt from forming in your mind.  

A journey beyond time

When you start your journey on the GR65 from Limogne, you will quickly be bewitched by this mysterious atmosphere specific to this Quercy landscape. The hike begins with a particularly wooded path composed mainly of downy oaks, thus protecting you from the heat of the sun. From the firstmiers not under these foliage, the forest will then reveal its most beautiful jewels to you: the sound of a cuckoo singing in the distance, crickets repeating the summer hymn in chorus, the rustling of lizards and shrews surprised by your approaching steps...  

life stories

Another marvelous element when walking this path is the ease with which tongues are loosened and bonds are forged, both between pilgrims and with locals. It is indeed very easy to make wonderful encounters there, as was the case for many pilgrims. 
Imagine yourself amazed by the beauty of a building characteristic of the region and meeting its colorful inhabitants. They then offer you something to eat, and share their story with you in all simplicity. You are overwhelmed by this meeting, unexpected and authentic. A moment of exchange and intimacy shared with people who were strangers to you an hour before! Get ready for many encounters of this type, since on the GR65 it is very spontaneous and natural to come and talk and confide in your fellow traveler.