Description
A guidebook to walking the Via Podiensis (GR65) pilgrimage route, the major French variant of the Camino de Santiago or Way of St James. The route covers 735km (457 miles) through southern France from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, where walkers can connect to the Camino Frances to continue to Santiago de Compostela. The trail takes 4-6 weeks to hike and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
The route is described from north to south in 28 stages, each between 16 and 35km (10-22 miles) in length. Two major variants, the Cele Valley (GR651) and Rocamadour (GR6 and GR46), are also detailed as well as routes connecting to the Camino del Norte.
- 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations
- GPX files available to download
- Handy stage planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itinerary
- Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
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 Frances and was inspired to return with a group of his high school students, which he did in 2004. He has led seven student pilgrimage trips, including five on the Camino de Santiago.
Book Information
ISBN 9781786311023
Author Dave Whitson
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 17mm
