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On the road to
Santiago de Compostela
Embark on the exceptional adventure of the Camino de Santiago
Beyond a hike lasting several days and a physical performance, doing the the road to Santiago de Compostela also means experiencing a profound transformation.
- A transformation in the way you perceive the wonderful world around you.
- A transformation in the relationships you have with your loved ones, but also with complete strangers. On the way, you will see the masks fall to make way for authentic, sincere and deep exchanges.
- A transformation of yourself, and of the knowledge you have of it. As you walk, the answers to the questions that haunt your thoughts will appear discreetly on their own, until they become crystal clear.
Little by little, you will feel your heart vibrate in a soft harmony, and you will feel a serene joy invading you.
If you are looking for a moment of pause to find you, this path is for you. If you want to live a moment of reconnection and authenticity, this path is for you. If your wish to strengthen the bond that unites you with your loved ones sharing an exhilarating adventure, this path is for you. If you wish observe nature at its most beautiful, this path is for you. If your wish is SLOW DOWN and enjoy a smooth stay, this path is made for you...
It doesn't matter your age, your physical performance, your beliefs, your situation. The path is made at his own pace and according to his desires.
Testimonial
Listen to Marjory tell us about her journey as a walker on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela
Which way to choose?
Within our territory, it is possible to take different routes to hike on the paths of Santiago de Compostela. Thus, three possibilities are available to you: take the traditional Puy-en-Velay route, explore the Célé variant or survey the Rocamadour variant.
Le Puy route: and transl - Variant of Cele: in blue - Variant of Rocamadour: in red and dark red (a choice).
The Puy route: the GR65
The most “classic” and most famous route, this is the initial route to get to Santiago de Compostela. This path offers a beautiful diversity of landscapes, alternating oak forests, open ridges, and ivory-colored paths characteristic of Quercy Blanc. It also allows you to discover Cahors, a superb medieval city steeped in history, and its two monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO on the way to Santiago de Compostela: the Valentré bridge, and the Saint-Etienne cathedral.
Download the pilgrim guide in order to have a summary of all the accommodation and services that you will find on this path.
The variant of the Célé valley: the GR651
This route is an alternative to the Puy route, since it offers access to Cahors from Figeac via the Célé valley. Wilder, less crowded and steeper, this variant offers the possibility of discovering one of the most beautiful villages in France: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, and to walk on the famous towpath of Bouziès with passages dug into the rock.
Download the pilgrim guide in order to have a summary of all the accommodation and services that you will find on this path.
The Rocamadour variant: GR6, GR64 and GR652 or GR6 and GR46
The Rocamadour variant offers you to extend your itinerary by one more day, by offering an alternative allowing you to discover the whole of the Lot department from North to South. As its name suggests, it also offers the possibility of discovering the emblematic medieval city of Rocamadour, the highlight of your hike.
The Granting of Cahors
The Granting of Cahors, based at the entrance to the city on the Louis Philippe bridge, is a friendly place that welcomes many pilgrims walking the road to Santiago de Compostela.
The hosts will generously offer you a small snack and will provide you with advice, information and encouragement for the success of your journey.
Open from April to mid-October from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m., the Octroi sells credentials and offers shells.
Pratical information
Ready to join the adventure or already on the way?
Here you will find all the information necessary for the smooth running of your adventure.
The French Compostela Road Agency, based in Toulouse, offers you information on the paths of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in France: www.chemins-compostelle.com
Enhancement of the Way of Saint-Jacques through the "1000 hands in the dough" operation
Once or twice a year, the volunteers of the association "1 mains à la pâte" invite you to join them for a day of restoration of the small heritage surrounding the GR2: low walls, huts, wells... The opportunity to share , to transmit the know-how related to this heritage, in a friendly atmosphere!