Take the road to compostella
For centuries, pilgrims on their way to Saint-Jacques de-
Compostelle, have taken the Via Podiensis (GR65) to reach this major pilgrimage site.
After the verdant Lot valley, Quercy is the gateway to the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela in Tarn-et-Garonne… Lauzerte, Moissac and Auvillar are united by the invisible link that is the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela and the thousands of pilgrims who visit this region of hills and plains every year, where the Tarn and Garonne rivers meet and cross the Canal des Deux-Mers. Set off to discover this land of plenty, where people with their lilting accents, charming villages, sun-drenched orchards and fruit, markets and local gastronomy await you.
If you don’t want to walk the route alone, you can join the Compagnons de Route St-Jacques Facebook group to find a walking partner!
Preparing for the pilgrimage
- Prepare your physical condition
- Adapt your equipment
- Choosing good shoes
- Provide rain gear
- Survival blanket
- A meat bag for accommodation
- Gourds for carrying water
- Do not overload the backpack
Please note: bivouacs are not permitted in some villages, and there are not many places to retreat to in the event of an orange alert for severe thunderstorms. It’s best to allow a minimum budget for safe accommodation. When you arrive at your stopping-off point, it’s best to check the weather forecast.
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