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Camino de Santiago - Via Podiensis
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- Journey through the heart of rural France on the iconic Via Podiensis, where rolling hills, ancient pilgrimage shrines, and timeless villages create an inspiring route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Experience the best of the French countryside and culture as you traverse historic market towns, dramatic river valleys, and the legendary Aubrac plateau, all while following in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela.Ideal for long-distance walkers and those seeking a classic pilgrimage adventure, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook presents the complete Via Podiensis (GR65), described in 28 day-long stages and covering 735km (457 miles) through southern France. Two major variants, the stunning Célé Valley and the evocative Rocamadour route, offer alternative paths, alongside connections to the Camino del Norte, enabling you to tailor your journey to your ambitions and schedule.Includes advice for walking the route in sections, making the Via Podiensis accessible whether you have a month or just a week or two to spare, and depending on whether you're looking for a gentle pace or a more challenging itinerary.Each stage description includes an at-a-glance information box with start and finish points, total ascent/descent, accommodation, and refreshment options - perfect for planning your journey along the Chemin du Puy.Explore the charm of France's most beautiful villages along the Via Podiensis, including Estaing, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, and Lauzerte, discover world-renowned pilgrimage sites such as Conques and Rocamadour, and enjoy the warm hospitality of local gîtes and inns.The Via Podiensis is best walked from spring through autumn, when fields and valleys are lush, accommodation is plentiful, and local bakeries and cafés welcome pilgrims with delicious regional fare.Features 1:100,000 mapping and larger-scale urban maps for key towns, plus free downloadable GPX tracks for every stage, ensuring confident navigation and route-finding throughout your Via Podiensis pilgrimage.Covers essential Via Podiensis planning advice, fitness, equipment, travel, public transport, and accommodation in pilgrim lodgings, guesthouses, and inns, as well as guidance on food, local customs, and practicalities such as pilgrim credentials and baggage transport.Plan your pilgrimage on the Via Podiensis with the definitive Cicerone guidebook and discover a route that blends spiritual tradition, French hospitality, and the ever-changing beauty of the southern French countryside, from Le Puy-en-Velay to the gateway of the Pyrenees.
- About The Author
- Dave Whitson is a high school History teacher in Portland, Oregon and a graduate of the University of Washington. He made his first pilgrimage in 2002 on the Camino Francés and was inspired to return with a group of his high school students, which he did in 2004. He has led a total of seven student pilgrimage trips, including five on the Camino de Santiago (four on the Francés and one on the Norte) and two on the Via Francigena. In addition, he has made long distance treks in Norway on the Pilgrim Road to Nidaros, in England on the North Downs Way to Canterbury, and in Turkey on the Lycian Way. All told, he has walked roughly 10,000 kilometers on pilgrim roads in Europe. Dave first walked the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo in 2008, returned with a student group in 2009, and then re-walked it in 2011 to ensure up-to-date route information for this guidebook.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786311023
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (06 February 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 342 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 172 x 17 mm
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