Walking the Via Podiensis from Aumont Aubrac to Conques
Stage 2
112.1km
7 days
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On our second section of Via Podiensis, the Camino runs between Aumont-Aubrac and Conques. The area the Camino crosses is almost legendary on the Via Podiensis or Le Puy route as it goes through the austere high Aubrac plateau, an isolated landscape fairly unique in French topography home to green and dormant volcanoes. The second half of the walking holiday enters the livelier Lot valley, with the constant sight and sound of the river a relaxing companion.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Highlights
Nasbinals
This charming little village is nestled around the church of Sainte-Marie de Nasbinals. A jewel of Romanesque art in Aubrac with its eye-catching octagonal bell tower the church has also be recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax in this typical French country village taking in the beauty of your surroundings.
Saint-Chély d'Aubrac
Emerging from the woods into a green valley you will discover the town of Saint-Chély d’Aubrac in the clearing and enter the town by the old bridge as many pilgrims have done before you. This Pilgrim Bridge, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is topped by the cross of Saint-Chély. In the town be sure to also visit the Saint Eligius church with its double tribunes and its 14th century altarpiece.
Conques
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France, it does not disappoint. The medieval houses surrounded by the mountains and forests give it a fairy-tale feel. The main attraction is the Abbey that was built between the 10th and 12th Century and has been welcoming pilgrims ever since not only on the way to Santiago de Compostela but also to venerate the relics of Sainte Foy. The Tympanum of the Last Judgement above the main door is considered one of the major art works of the 12th Century. Its 124 figures depicting your fate should you end up in hell is really quite a sight to see.
Aumont-aubrac to Conques
Le Puy Camino
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Itinerary
Day 1
AUMONT-AUBRAC (Arrival)
Aumont-Aubrac is a typical village of the area. You will see the transition between the rounded hills of the Allier département and the high plateau of the mythic Aubrac, and its endless austere and inspiring volcanic lands. The town has always been strongly linked to the Camino, as back in the mediaeval times this is where pilgrims coming from east on the Via Podiensis rested before facing the upcoming stark and isolated lands of Aubrac.
Day 2 25.93km
AUMONT-AUBRAC
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NASBINALS
As we leave Aumont-Aubrac, we start our way towards the inspiring Aubrac high plateau, walking on walled tracks with endless flat grassland surrounding us. Typical Aubrac cows grazing there bring a hint of life between the sporadic sleepy villages and farmhouses. The walk ends up in Nasbinals, a charming village with a Romanesque church.
Day 3 16.1km
NASBINALS
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ST CHELY D'AUBRAC
Today, the Camino reaches one of its highest points as we climb up to 1,370m before walking down to the historic hamlet of Aubrac, a legendary stage on Via Podiensis. The whole walk between Nasbinals to Saint-Chély d’Aubrac is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. This section, though challenging, is one of the most unique of any Camino.
Day 4 22.86km
ST CHELY D'AUBRAC
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ESPALION
Soon after crossing over the Saint-Chély Bridge, we leave behind the typical scenery of the Aubrac to enter chestnut and beech woods. After this, we enter more populated areas and we reach the mediaeval Saint-Come-d’Olt, often claimed to be one of the prettiest villages of France. It is then a nice stroll, climbing up a bit before getting down to the charming village of Espalion on the banks of the Lot River.
Day 5 26.71km
ESPALION
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GOLINHAC
Along the walk there are many well-preserved treasures from the past, part of the reasoning this whole are is on the UNESCO World Heritage site list. First, we head to the beautiful Romanesque church of Béssuéjouls and its upper chapel hidden in the 11th Century steeple. Then, we reach Estaing, a mediaeval village topped by an impressive castle. We then continue along the Lot River, before climbing up to Montégut. The Camino then runs through woods and countryside before reaching yet another pretty village, Golinhac.
Day 6 20.52km
GOLINHAC
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CONQUES
Countryside and peaceful woodland will be our backdrop all day long during this easy walk. We have some time to wander around the charming village of Espeyrac on the bank of the river and to admire the old castle in Sénergues. Finally, we arrive in Conques, one of the nicest towns on the whole Le Puy route, to rest for the evening!
Day 7
CONQUES
After breakfast we bid you farewell. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France, Conques does not disappoint. The mediaeval houses, surrounded by the mountains and forests, give it a fairytale feel. Conques is a lovely place to recuperate after your long walk.
How to Get There
This section of the Camino goes from Aumont-Aubrac to Conques. To get to the start of this Camino, the closest airports are Rodez or Lyon. From the end of this walk, the closest airport is Rodez. We can organise airport transfers for you to get you from the airport to your first accommodation, and back to the airport at the end of your pilgrimage.
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