The Full Le Puy Camino by Bike

What's Included

• Accommodation
  15 nights hotels and charming B&Bs

• 15 breakfasts, 11 dinners: 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 or pasta dish & finishing with a d

• 15 nights in comfortable 2-3 star hotels and charming guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities. Optional hotel upgrade (with pool) at Aumont available - supplement applies

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS Tracks

• Hybrid rental bike with repair kit, lock, panniers, pump & helmet (e-bikes available - supplement applies)

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

• Visitor tax

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Le Puy-en-Velay and from St Jean Pied de Port

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• E-bike hire, supplement applies

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling 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 if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage - fees apply, see Special Notes below

• Handlebar phone holder – we recommend bringing your own to follow the route more easily using the app

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Meals not listed as included

  Meals not noted as included, such as lunch daily and dinner in Le Puy en Velay, Figeac, Cahors, and St Jean Pied de Port, and all beverages (except at breakfast) are excluded.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory and not included in the tour package.
  
  

• E-bike hire

  E-bike hire is available, but a supplement applies.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday, and a guide is not included.
  
  

• Solo traveler supplement

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

• Entrance fees not listed as included

  Entrance fees not listed as included in the itinerary are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers not listed as included

  Transfers not listed as included in the itinerary are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers if you need to skip a stage

  Transfers required if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  Arrangements can be made to carry baggage in excess of the 1 bag of 13kg limit, but a supplement applies.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Handlebar phone holder

  A handlebar phone holder is not included; it is recommended to bring your own to follow the route more easily using the app.
  
  

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Accommodation

15 nights hotels and charming B&Bs
During the trip you will be accommodated in a range of comfortable 2-3 star hotels, in addition to some charming B&Bs. Rooms will have private facilities. The hotels and B&Bs have been chosen for their proximity to the trail, the experiences of our travellers and the meals provided. Dinners are provided most nights, either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant. These will be from a set daily two or three course menu, and generally (but not always) you will be offered a choice for each course. In the Chambre d'hotes (B&B's) you will usually not be provided with a choice. For restaurant meals you can usually also choose to upgrade to the a-la-carte menu and an additional amount will need to be paid on the spot. If you have dietary requirements it is always important to advise these direct to the hotel / restaurant when you arrive - we will do our best to inform them prior to your arrival. Special diets may not have the same variety in food which is offered for those not on special diets. This will vary from establishment to establishment.

Grading

Closely following the GR65 (although only up to 20% is actually on the walking route) the cycle route covers daily distance of between 35 and 80km / 21.5 and 50mi over initially mountainous terrain with ascents of between 145 and 1150m / 475 and 3773ft each day. The grading is challenging (grade 5) to reflect the terrain and the distances covered on the more challenging days. Much of the route is on small country roads with some sections (around 0-30%) on dirt and gravel roads. Entering and leaving towns will require additional care due to traffic on the road. Unlike the walking route, the cycle route is not signposted and waymarked. Therefore following the route notes and maps is essential. You can also download GPS routes on your smartphone. We recommend that you prepare well for this trip to ensure you have time and energy to discover the towns and sights in the afternoon and en route. An option to rent an e-bike is available if you are not sure of your fitness. You should have good cycling experience. Preparation should begin at least 3 months before departure, with regular riding on roads over undulating terrain essential. Please speak to your UTracks consultant or travel agent for further advice on fitness preparation.