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Particulars

Trip Dates:

2008
September 19-26

Self-guided and custom trips also available and can start any day.Call or email for details.

2009
September 18-25

Trip Size:

8-12 participants

Total Days:

8 days/ 7 nights

Arrive/Depart:

Aumont-Aubrac/Conques

Accommodations:

Hotel Prouheze, Aumont d' Aubrac

Auberge le Maison de Rosalie, Montgros

Hotel des Voyageurs, Saint Chely D' Aubrac

Hotel des Voyageurs, Saint Come D' Oit

Aux Armes D'Estaing, Estaing

Hotel la Vallee, Espeyrac

Auberge de Saint Jacques, Conques

Activity Level:

Moderate
12-24 km (7-14 miles); averaging 18.5 km (11.5 miles)

Terrain:

This trip is for hikers with experience as some of the terrain is hilly.

Cost:

Land Cost (current year):
US $1650
Includes 7B/2L/6D

Single Supplement:
US $400

Chemin St. Jacques, Walking

Walking in the footsteps of St. James

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who, for over a thousand years, travelled through France on their way to the shrine of the Apostle James the Elder at Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Follow the Grande Randonnée (GR) 65, a long distance walking path, to travel the first 200 km of the Way of St. James from Le Puy to Conques. Cross the rugged countryside of the Auvergne and the Massif Central, through picturesque towns and past the roadside crosses, chapels, and looming fortresses that marked the way for the faithful in centuries past.

Accommodations

Hotel Prouheze, Aumont d’Aubrac

This 3-star hotel is a large, charming, bourgesoise house in Lozare, offering 25 highly-comfortable and refined rooms equipped with all modern amenities to provide you with the best comfort. Tantilize your tastebuds at the Prouheze restaurant, serving up premium dishes to the highest standard.

 

Auberge la Maison de Rosalie, Montgros

The Auberge de la Maison Rosalie is an unpretentious 2-star hotel with modern facilities.  A restored 19th century farmhouse, la Maison showcases authentic wooden and granite surroundings and warm décor. Meals are served at the main inn and offer a simple ‘menu du jour’ highlighting the tastes of the Aubrac to its hotel guests.

 

Hotel des Voyageurs, Saint Chely d’Aubrac

 

The Hotel des Voyageurs has bright and cheerful rooms: The hotel has been in the same family for four generations, and the restaurant offers delicious regional specialties.

Hotel des Voyageurs, Saint Come d’Olt

A small 2-star hotel with comfortable rooms in the centre of the village. 

 

Aux Armes d’Estaing, Estaing

The Hotel Aux Armes d’Estaing is a very good hotel overlooking the Lot valley. The large dining room has a huge, open stone fireplace in which the chef cooks a range of regional specialities. The summer terrace has a magnificent, open view of the Gothic Bridge and river in one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Hotel de la Vallee, Espeyrac

This small hotel, owned by the family Marragou, offers a warm welcome. The hotel has a pleasant restaurant and bar.

 

 

Auberge de saint Jacques, Conques

Located in the heart of the medieval village of Conques and across from the famous Abbey Sainte Foy, this 2-star hotel has a very good restaurant with regional specialties.

 

  • What's Included
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  • Map

Map of the Area

Toulouse Weather

What's Included in the Cost of Your Trip?

  • services of one or more experienced Great Explorations guides and support vehicle
  • 7 nights lodging
  • all breakfasts, 2 lunches, and all dinners but 1
  • entrance fees for selected historical sites and museums
  • detailed map and route instructions
  • all baggage transportation
  • all transportation from initial meeting point to final drop-off (see arrive/depart cities)

Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. Due to cancellations and waiting lists, trip availability fluctuates daily. If you have any questions or would like to confirm space on this trip before making your reservation, please contact us at info@great-explorations.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247