Hi. I walked from Le Puy to Conques last October. I'm planning to resume in a couple of weeks with the aim of getting to Roncesvalles (or as far as I can). My pilgrim credential is half full with stamps. Does anyone know if I can get a new one from Conques onwards?
PS I know that the credential...
Hi. Here's a problem to which I can't find a solution. Any suggestions gratefully received! Last October I walked from Le Puy to Conques, but had to return home due to a family crisis. I'm very keen to pick up where I left off in June this year. At 72 years old and carrying a 9-10 kilo backpack...
I've seen a couple of FB posts from people who hadn't pre-booked accommodation and are having difficulty finding anything in September, apparently, due to the Rugby World Cup matches. I'm setting off on my own on September 26 from Le Puy and have booked Montbonnet but not beyond. I hadn't...
From what I've read it would appear that trainers are the preferred option for the Via Podiensis. However, I understand that the route passes through rocky terrain on some sections and in this situation I would normally wear relatively lightweight boots for ankle support. I do quite a lot of...
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I'm planning to start Le Puy Via Podiensis in the last week of September. I aim to get to Saint Jean Pied de Port in about 5 weeks (more if necessary). I'm 72 years old, am fairly fit and have experience of hill walking. I'll be travelling alone and carrying my own backpack. I speak...
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