I have walked both routes and they do have many differences, some which are already mentioned above. I don't think both routes are really comparable, except possibly in the level of difficulty, although I thought the Le Puy was harder for me. The...
Just curious here, I always thought that the Le Puy route (like the routes from Paris and Vezelay) led directly to the Cize Pass (between SJPP and Roncesvalles) and it was only the route from Arles that crosses at the Somport Pass to the east...
I am surprised that the communal of Saugues is not said as reserved to pilgrims.
In my remembering, the credential is required (at the camping where the check-in takes place).
Arroue is also marked as "exclusivo para peregrinos".
There are far...
Personally I would never hang my pack off my bunk and have never seen anyone else do this but I haven't been on the Francés for years and stick to less traveled routes.
I always place my pack on the floor to the side of my bed.
Hello my wife and I are starting to plan for our pilgrimage and had a question about hotels. Is there a route that offers 4 & 5 star accommodations? We are retired and would prefer to stay at nicer hotels along the way. Any help or guidance is...
Have walked both. Also the Frances and the Norte (full route) and you can not really compare one with the other. Each has its own magic. The Le Puy route and Primitivo are similar as difficulty goes. Food in Le Puy is fabulous. System is...
Hi, from personal experience of walking the Le Puy in 2022 and 2023, at 40 you’ll be one of the’seniors’! Bon Chemin. PS Tthe Le Puy route is beyond beautiful, just do it.
Perhaps it is an opportunity to remember that bed bugs are brought by pilgrims.
Please, do not put your backpacks on beds, and spray repellent on your backpacks, sleeping bags and sheets...
Many young pilgrims start walking on Podiensis, but it is so difficult that they become old within a few days.
I have in my mind the example of this 25-years old guy. Reaching St Privat (the first step) he was looking like a 40-years old pilgrim...
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