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April 22, 2023 Our walk from Cahors to Labastide would take us along the GR65 for 14 kilometers. One of the highlights of the day was at the beginning of the walk when we crossed the medieval pedestrian bridge – Pont Valentré. It is… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino: Cahors to Labastide”
April 21, 2023 We arrived in Cahors via taxi from Bach and luckily for us the hotel allowed us to check-in early. We had reservations at the Hôtel-Restaurant La Chartreuse. The hotel sits on the banks of the Lot River across the waterway from… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino: Cahors”
April 20, 2024 Before departing Limogne-en-Quercy, we stopped by a local grocery to pick up some snacks. This was the first “supermarket” we had encountered on our journey since leaving Le Puy-en-Velay. I had gotten used to – and loved! – the quaint “épiceries”… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Limogne-en-Quercy to Bach”
April 18, 2023 Before departing Béduer today, our host kindly showed us an alternate path that would be a short-cut back to the GR65 heading towards Cajarc. This meant we would not have to back-track and would save us a few “steps.” Our walk… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Béduer to Cajarc”
April 17, 2023 Today, our walk between Figeac and Béduer would be a short walk – only 12 kilometers or close to 7.5 miles. The weather is clear and sunny. It’s interesting to note there is a popular alternate route that leaves Figeac called… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Figeac to Béduer”
April 16, 2023 Leaving Le Terly, it would be a shortish walk to our destination of Figeac – about 11 kilometers. Piece of cake!! The weather gods delivered us a nice day for our hike – sunny, blue skies! The first small hamlet we… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Le Terly to Figeac”
April 15, 2023 After some cold, damp days, the weather took a more positive turn! It was sunny for most of our 18 kilometer walk today, albeit a tad windy and cool. But – oh, the sun!! 🙂 We left Vivioles bright and early… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Vivioles to Le Terly”
April 13, 2023 My room at the Hôtel La Bastide d’Olt was ready shortly after finishing up my beer in the bar. At around 54 euros each for the “demi-pension”, this place was a real bargain. Our room was actually on 2 levels – one main… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Golinhac to Conques”