Lent 2016

[futurefjp]

Hi,

I am considering Le Puy from from Ash Wednesday next year - 2016. Anyone else planning setting off that way at that time? Getting from Leeds to Lyon and then a train. Not sure of the cheapest means of traveling to Le Puy then. BlaBlaCar or Eurolines I am guessing cheapest or flying from Luton ... But I'd have to get down there from Leeds and I don't like Flying because if customs and cheap airlines mantra "sell sell sell".

Daniel

 

[Harington]

Are you prepared for snow up high on the Aubrac? People will be skiing!

 

[SYates]

I agree, the weather might be a bit inclement that time of the year. Buen Camino/Bon Chemin, SY

 

[Kitsambler]

Le Puy from from Ash Wednesday next year - 2016.

Since Ash Wednesday falls on 10 February 2016, and starting from Le Puy puts you immediately on the higher elevations of the Aubrac plateau, I would be very hesitant. In addition to the winter weather and snow/wind/ice, there is the issue of finding nightly lodgings. Miam Miam Dodo gives contact info for lodgings (most of which are only open from Easter to All Saints) , and I would have reservations from Le Puy through to Figeac in hand before setting off.

 

[futurefjp]

The Aubrac is stunning and challenging

 

[NavyBlue]

The Aubrac is [...] challenging

More than that, in fact. February is usually the coldest month in the year : snow, "burle" (local blizzard), snow banks, fog...

Some photos here :
http://www.aubrac-laguiole.com/fr/loisirs-et-activites/en-hiver

It makes sense to start a Chemin du Puy not sooner than April.