Thank you for trying to save our dear friend Michael's life today. I think it is him you are referring to. We are in shock and will miss him massively. He was a remarkable man.
And he died doing what he loved. Rest in peace dear Michael.
I have walked in mid-October. Seasonal gites and restaurants may be closed and there will normally be no backpack transport after the second week of October as you are moving into off-season, but the weather will be fine. Expect some rain and...
Hi Jeff,
Here are the best resources I've found for the Camino Le Puy:
Discovering the Via Podiensis (pdf)
The Way of Le Puy: All the Stuff You Wanna Know or Oughta Wanna Know Before Starting Out (pdf)
Camino - Via Podiensis - GR 65 - Chemin du...
I haven't done the Le Puy, but CaminoWeather recommends October as one of the better times of year, at least weather-wise.
https://caminoweather.com/le_puy/best_time_of_year
Here's what they have for starting on Oct 2nd...
My french friend tells me that’s the most beautiful stretch of the whole Via Podiensis! I would much prefer to book it all in advance too but when I last walked the Francés I was too ambitious with my planning and got injured. Hopefully it...
Sadly we only walked from Le Puy to Conques this year. I envy you being able to walk longer…. I booked everything ahead of time, that’s how I roll. Not as adventurous as others on the Camino! Good luck….
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