Le Puy Camino - Cahors to Lectoure

What's Included

• Accommodation
  6 nights guesthouses or hotels

• 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners (dinner not in Cahors or Lectoure): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish o

• 7 nights in guesthouses or simple hotels on a twin share basis, generally with ensuite facilities. On occasion facilities will be shared with one or two other rooms. 2024: Option to upgrade to comfort plus accommodation - supplement applies.

• 2024 price lock bookings: 6 nights in guesthouses or simple hotels, 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners (no dinner in Cahors)

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and roadbook

• Luggage transfer - strictly 1 bag of 13kg per person. Excess charges per bag apply

• Visitor tax

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Cahors and from Lectoure

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage - fees apply, see Special Notes below

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Drinks, lunches and 1 dinner

• Tour guide - this is a self guided trip

• Entrance fees

• Transfers

• Excess baggage - arrangements can be made to carry baggage in excess of the 1 bag of 13kg limit. Please do not tie smaller bags onto your main luggage as they will be treated as extra bags. Excess baggage which has not been pre organised will be refused.

Accommodation

6 nights guesthouses or hotels. During the trip you will be accommodated in 2-3 star hotels, Chambres d'hôtes (B&Bs) and gîtes (guesthouses), always on a twin share basis. Some of the gîtes may have shared bathrooms and you will need to bring your own soap. The eclectic mix of accommodations is one of the great attractions of the trip, with the Chambres d'hôtes offering home style cuisine and house wine, and the gastronomy in the hotels ranging from good to excellent. It is possible to upgrade accommodation to comfort plus hotels and Chambres d'hôtes - this must be requested at the time of booking.

What You Carry

As your main luggage is transferred to the next hotel / guesthouse, you are only required to carry a daypack (30L) with your daily requirements (wet weather gear, water, snacks, camera etc.).

Grading

Daily walks are between 14 to 28km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. There are some reasonable hills. This is a well worn path where route finding is straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided walking). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness and walking endurance to participate fully in this holiday.

Mode of Transport

Travel to and from Cahors / Lectoure is included. Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are also available. Luggage transfer is provided, with a maximum of 1 piece weighing up to 13kg.