Cycle the Le Puy Camino: Cahors to St. Jean Pied de Port

by 10Adventures
Region
Gers,Lot et Garonne,Basque country
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Hard
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Challenge yourself to your own personal pilgrimage on the 9-day self-guided Le Puy Camino: Cahors to St. Jean Pied de Port cycling tour. This exciting cycling pilgrimage invites cyclists to complete the second section of the Le Puy Camino (Via Podiensis) at their own pace over 9 days. The Le Puy Camino is an ancient pilgrim route of southwest France, starting in Le Puy of the Haute-Loire and extending to the Pyrenees in St. Jean Pied de Port. The Le Puy Camino route is the most famous French section of the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, which leads thousands of pilgrims across Europe to the sacred site of Santiago de Compostela each year. Beginning in beautiful Cahors, this pilgrimage unfolds across rural southern France, introducing cyclists to a variety of spectacular scenery, from lush green valleys to breathtaking mountains. Riding from west to east, this covers the gorgeous regions of Lot et Garonne, Gers, and the beautiful Basque country. Several stops in iconic towns and villages along the way make this a tour not only rich in natural scenery but a tour that also satisfies one’s appetite for cultural adventures. Enjoy overnight stays in Lauzerte, Condom, Saint-Palais and more, and take in the idyllic villages of Auvillar and Navarrenx. Enjoy comfortable accommodations along the route and ample opportunities to savour the best French food and wine as you cycle from region to region. Satisfy your thirst for adventure on this unique pilgrimage by bike. This tour is based in hotels and B&Bs. Accommodations are 2 and 3-star and offer basic conveniences that can make your stay more pleasant.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival

Day 2: Cycle to Lauzerte

39 km 285 m

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Cycle to Lauzerte

Day 3: Cycle to Auvillar

47 km 245 m

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Cycle to Auvillar

Day 4: Cycle to Condom

59 km 555 m

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Cycle to Condom

Day 5: Cycle to sur l’Adour

79 km 220 m

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Cycle to sur l’Adour

Day 6: Cycle the Béarn Area to Arzacq and Maslacq

67 km 660 m

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Cycle the Béarn Area to Arzacq and Maslacq

Day 7: Cycle to Saint-Palais via Navarrenx

48 km 380 m

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Cycle to Saint-Palais via Navarrenx

Day 8: Cycle to Saint Jean Pied Port to Complete the Le Puy Camino

34 km 385 m

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Cycle to Saint Jean Pied Port to Complete the Le Puy Camino

Day 9: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Gers,Lot et Garonne,Basque country

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