WALKING TOUR

Le Chemins Compostelle de Conques

Towards Compostela … 200 km and options for the route to follow!

PATHS – 07 : TOWARDS COMPOSTELA … 200 KM AND 3 OPTIONS !

From Canada, to complete the Camino du Puy (France – 750 km) or the Camino Francès (Spain – 800 km), you need to plan for at least 6 weeks of availability, or 42 days, including 32 days of walking.

The difference, 10 days, covers the plane-train-bus transfers to reach the beginning of the route (2 days), to return (2 days) and 1 day of rest per week (6 days).

In both cases, we are talking about an average of 25 km per day of walking, often with longer stages, 6 days out of 7 and no real flexibility except at the expense of rest days to compensate for unforeseen circumstance! It is an option, but one that requires time and a certain habit of hiking, which is not for everyone.

 

Le Chemins Compostelle de ConquesLESS TIME FOR TRAVEL? WHY NOT ONE OF THESE OPTIONS?

  • On the Way of Le Puy (France), between Le Puy-en-Velay and Conques-en-Rouergue
  • 2 major sanctuaries : from the Cathedral of Le Puy to the Basilica of Conques
  • A superb itinerary with a rich medieval heritage, through the Devès mountains, the Aubrac plateau and the Lot valley, a hilly route, of moderate level, with however some short but strong differences in altitude.
  • DISTANCE : 200 KM

 

OPTION 1 : I have a total of 14 days (including 10 days on site):

This route is achievable in 10 days of walking of which 2 exceed 25 km / day and 4 between 20 and 25 km. It is the fast option, of sustained level, without rest day, with quick visits of the sanctuaries of Le Puy, Conques and an overview of the local history along the way.

Le Chemins Compostelle de Conques

OPTION 2 : I have a total of 18 days (including 14 days on site):

Same route but completed in 14 days of walking with stages of less than 20 km per day. Easy to moderate level. Short stages, leaving time for oneself and to appreciate the local history. This is a good option for a first experience towards Compostela but without the discovery stays in Le Puy and Conques.

OPTION 3 : I have a total of 21 days (17 days on site):

This is option 2 but adding time for the sanctuaries: a day and a half visit to Le Puy-en-Velay and its cathedral as well as to the superb medieval village of Conques and its 11th century basilica.

 

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From Canada to Europe

ASSISTANCE – 02: FROM CANADA TO EUROPE

Traveling to Europe means booking a transatlantic flight and most likely a train and/or bus ride to and from the starting point of your regional tour.

DO I BOOK TRAIN AND/OR BUSES MYSELF OR NOT?

If a few “clicks” on the Web are enough these days to make a reservation, consider the following points before choosing this method:

  • Are you sure you are getting the best fare, which is not always available online?
  • Is your knowledge of geography and/or travel conditions in Europe sufficient to determine the best arrival airport and the fastest route to your departure point?
  • Is your ticket refundable or not? What are the conditions for cancellation, change of dates, postponement of travel and at what cost?
  • Are you prepared to spend time and energy yourself to make any necessary changes before leaving?
  • Especially abroad, in the regions and while hiking, when it is usually very difficult to reach an airline or a train company?

A white coach, or long haul bus for tourists drives through the open roads of Spain, Europe on a summer day. There are white clouds against a blue sky and countryside.

Booking yourself is obviously a very personal decision, but it doesn’t save you money on the completely official online or agency fares. And the few – usually small – fees charged by an agency for all its services and support are well worth considering for peace of mind before and during the trip, especially when traveling abroad.

You should also consider travel cancellation coverage and possibly health coverage if you are not covered by group or individual insurance when travelling abroad. The

 

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Visitez Figeac, Occitanie, France

The First Step!

ASSISTANCE – 01: THE FIRST STEP!

WHERE TO GO, WHEN, HOW and IN WHAT CONDITIONS?

Visitez Figeac, Occitanie, FranceAnswering these questions is not always easy, especially if you want to leave Canada for a trek of several days, weeks or even more and for the first time in a foreign country, therefore most often in unknown territory!

Reading … Internet research … Comments and opinions on social networks … Specialized guides and information of all kinds … This is usually the long way that those who wish to try the experience choose … with as many suggestions as there are walkers! We know that this exercise is a logical approach. But one question leads to another, this approach also requires time, a minimum of geographical knowledge to avoid getting lost and can quickly become more complex than expected!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SIMPLIFY YOUR SEARCH?

EURO-RANDO and NICOLE & CIE VOYAGE agency located in Vaudreuil-Dorion in the suburbs of Montreal / Quebec propose you to consult various articles aiming at simplifying your approach.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EXPERIENCE!

We have been hiking for several years, we know well EUROPE in general and FRANCE and SPAIN in particular, two destinations appreciated by Canadian hikers for pilgrimage to Compostela or simply tourism.

 

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Hiking in Europe

THE PATHS – 01: HIKING IN EUROPE

WHY A HIKING TRIP IN EUROPE?

Les Pyrénées, incontournables pour la randonnée

Although Canada offers a vast network of trails of great interest to hikers, hiking in its various regions for several days or longer on a linear route of good distance is quickly akin to an expedition because the transport of a minimum of equipment and food becomes essential, as well as a good mastery of orientation and a taste for camping. This is not for everyone!

If EURO-RANDO has turned to Europe to share its passion for hiking, it is also because the vast majority of European countries also have a vast network of trails, but with one fundamental difference: the presence of well-established reception structures, a wide choice of accommodation and refreshment points that are never far from each other, and an omnipresent historical and cultural heritage, all of which are within reasonable walking distance and generally on well-marked paths.

ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?

En petit groupe accompagné, en rando liberté avec topo-guide ou en famille, vous découvrirez un large choix de circuits pour tous les niveaux et toutes les envies.

Thanks to a long tradition of walking in Europe, a multitude of trails, paths and discovery routes have been and continue to be revived, forming a veritable spider’s web linking the main routes of the ancient pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages. In short, a real paradise for linear hiking, whether it is for a few days in the region or several weeks from one country to another.

From Canada, EURO-RANDO has chosen to offer hiking tours in FRANCE and SPAIN.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY A WALKING TRIP?

Nos itinéraires et nos services s’adressent aux marcheurs en général, qu’ils soient débutants ou non, en route dans un but religieux et de pèlerinage ou avec un objectif plus profane, celui de la découverte touristique, historique et culturelle en voyageant à pied.  À chacun son chemin !

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PARTIR EN VOYAGE À PIED À SAINT-JACQUES DE COMPOSTELLE SUR LE CAMINO NORTE

A Return to Authenticity

HIKING – 01 : A RETURN TO AUTHENTICITY

PARTIR EN VOYAGE À PIED À SAINT-JACQUES DE COMPOSTELLE SUR LE CAMINO NORTE

WHY SHOULD YOU GO HIKING?

For many years now, we have been witnessing a growing and increasingly popular attraction for hiking.

There are many reasons for this craze, but to summarize, it is not surprising that more and more people today consider “walking” to be an authentic way to reconnect with their senses, to get closer to nature, to enjoy the benefits of healthy physical activity and to disconnect from everyday life.

As a result, “walking” has become a true leisure activity: it is no longer limited to a walk around the house or a weekend getaway, but has also become for many a new motivation in our choice of vacations, trips and destinations.

Le Camino Norte pour des randonnées le long de l'Atlantique

At EURO-RANDO, we believe that “long-distance walking” – that is, walking that lasts several days and that we offer – should remain not only a leisure activity but also and above all a moment of pleasure.

Having practiced it, we also know that in hiking “walking for the sake of walking” is hardly an end in itself. In this sense, this activity should ideally take place in a motivating environment where tourist, historical and cultural attractions are present to encourage discovery and reward the few efforts – sometimes sustained and unavoidable – of this activity.

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