GR65 - Via Podiensis
Description
- Name GR65 - Via Podiensis (GR65)
- Length of trail 740 km, 460 miles
- Length in days 30 days
- Start of trail Le Puy-en-Velay
- End of trail Ostabat
- Traildino grading MW, Moderate walk, backpacking trail
- Hut tour grading T1, Walk
65
Via Podiensis, Le Puy-en-Velay - Ostabat, 740 km, 30 days
GR65, Geneva - Le Puy-en-Velay - Ostabat, 1090 km, 44 days
The Via Podiensis is one of the main pilgrim ways in France. The start is in Le Puy-en-Velay, and for about a month, pilgrims walk southwest till they hit the Pyrenees in Ostabat, Basque Country. The trail is very attractive, taking in some of the best parts of France, like the Causse, the Aubrac plateau, the volcanoes of Velay. The trail is also dotted with many churches, old towns and other monuments. Not surprisingly, this route is one of the most popular and busy pilgrim ways in France.
The walking association FFRP did a great job to mark the whole way white-red, and describe it in a topoguide. As a bonus, an extra itinerary between Geneva and Le Puy - the Via Gebennensis - has been added to the GR65. The GR65 continues into Spain, where it is better known as Camino Francés.
Did you know that the European Long Distance Trail E3 follows practically the same itinerary between Santiago de Compostela and Le Puy? It diverges in Le Puy from the GR65 and heads north.
Visit Traildino's overview page for the Way of Saint James / Camino de Santiago.
Map
Links
Facts
- Bienvenue sur le site du pelerinage et de la randonnees sur le GR65
After clicking away the intro, this home page of the Via Podiensis has a lot of background information and practical information to offer.
- Via Podiensis (German)
Detailed day to day description with map and GPX.
- Via Podiensis - Wikipédia (French)
- El Camino de Le Puy - Vía Podiensis :: Gronze.com (Spanish)
Gronze.com is a spanish website with maps and route descriptions and spicy adds.
- GR 65 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Overview: the le Puy route
Short introduction of this route to Santiago de Compostela.
- The Le Puy Route Overview
Introduction and links, by the American Pilgrims on the Camino
- The Walking Pilgrim - Via Podiensis GR65
The ultimate pilgrimage reference site by Peter Robins.
- Via Podiensis - Wikipédia (French)
- Via Podiensis – Wikipedia (German)
- Via Podiensis – Wikipedia (German)
- via podiensis, voie du puy en velay (French)
tracks GPS, maps, waypoint...
Reports
- Way of le Puy (Via Podiensis)
Diary of the entire route from Le Puy to Saint-Jean.
- www.mountain-is-good.com - COMPOSTELLE - GR65 - JOUR 01 (French)
Finishing the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is a wish of many. This hiker finished the French part between Genève and St. Jean-Pied-de-Port in Pays Basque. 39 days on trail. You will find a lengthy day to day report here including many photographs.
- A VTT sur les chemins de Compostelle (French)
This is the account of someone who did the pilgrimage by bike.
- Assoc ST-Jacques NORD (French)
Detailed diary of both the GR65 (Via Podiensis) and GR653 (Via Tolosane), all the way to Santiago de Compostela.
- Cahors - Aire-sur-l'Adour (French)
Compte rendu illustré de ce GR parcouru en juin 2017
- Chemin de St Jacques
Description and photos of the 200km section of the Via Podiensis between Le Puy and conques.
- Le Puy - Cahors (French)
Compte rendu illustré de ce GR parcouru en juin 2014 (Le Puy - Conques) et juin 2016 (Conques - Cahors)
- Michaelle's Meanders
A mostly pictorial account of a solo walk in the south of France in the spring of 2009 along the GR65 from Figeac to Montcuq
- Rando 21 » GR 65 (French)
Rando 21 is a hiking club. Here a basic text-style blog; might give you some clues.
- Saint Jacques de Compostelle (French)
The home page of two bikers who did the Via Podiensis in 2009.
- Van Amsterdam naar Santiago - "Begin at the beginning," the King said, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop." (Dutch)
A Blog.
- Wir Pilgern auf dem Jakobusweg (German)
Short descriptions by Thekla Schrange and Aloys Schafer of their walks along the Camino over the years.
Guides and maps
Lodging
- Hébergements sur le chemin de Compostelle (Gîtes d'étape, chambres d'hôtes, hôtels) - Carte générale du GR 65 (French)
Handy overview of overnight possibilities along the path.
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Chemins de St.Jacques: Cluny/Lyon - Le Puy à pied
- Chemins de St.Jacques: Cluny/Lyon-Le Puy à pied from Chamina presents the route overprinted on IGN’s 1:50,000 topographic survey with details of accommodation, local services and other tourist information.Each stage is shown on extracts from IGN`s 1:50,000 topographic survey cross-referenced to the descriptions of the route. Symbols indicate... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Le Chemin du Vézelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrénéees
- Le Chemin du Vézelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrénéees covers the one of most popular routes of the Way of St. James in France, from the cathedral in Vézelay, across the La Charité-sur-Loire, Bourges, La Souterraine, Limoges, Périgueux, Ste-Foy-la-Grande, Bazas, Mont-de-Marsan and Orthez to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.This title is part of a series of... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2013
Netherlands
2013
- Wandelgids 6551 Sentier vers Saint-Jacques-de-Compostela: Brussel - Parijs -Tours | FFRP
- Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. De gids bevat een lijst met overnachtingsadressen, inclusief telefoonnummers en vaak aangevuld met websites/mailadressen. Alle gidsen bevatten een door ons toegevoegde... Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrenees
- Guidebook to the Way of St James pilgrim route, describing the 730km French section of the Camino de Santiago route from Le Puy-en-Valey in central France to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees, including pilgrimage history, points of interest, links to other routes and accommodation. Suitable for all abilities but basic fitness is required. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrenees
- GR65: The Chemin de Saint Jacques Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrenees
- This comprehensive guidebook describes the Way of St James (Camino de Santiago) pilgrim route through France. Also known as the Chemin de St Jacques or GR65, the 730km (454 mile) route runs from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. People have been walking it as a pilgrimage route for over 1000 years,... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2018
Belgium
2018
- The Way of St James - Le Puy to the Pyrenees
- This comprehensive guidebook describes the Way of St James (Camino de Santiago) pilgrim route through France. Also known as the Chemin de St Jacques or GR65, the 730km (454 mile) route runs from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. People have been walking it as a pilgrimage route for over 1000 years,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
United Kingdom
2015
- GR654 Sentier St-Jacques: Perigueux - Roncevaux FFRP Topo-guide No. 6543
- Sentier St-Jacques: Perigueux - Roncevaux, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 6543, covering the second part of the Way of St James route along the GR654 which starts in Vézelay, the section from Perigueux to the Pyrenees. Also covered is an eastern route from Bergerac to Montréal-de-Gers. Current edition of this title was published in June 2014.ABOUT THE... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids Perigueux - Roncevaux (Santiago de Compostela - Sint Jacobsroute) | FFRP
- Uitstekende routegids met gedetailleerde kaarten en een routebeschrijving. Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. Beschrijving van een lang stuk van de Jacobsroute Perigieux - Roncevaux met een lengte van ca.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Sentiers de St-Jacques via le Puy - Le Puy to Figeac GR65
- Chemins de St-Jacques: Le Puy - Figeac, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 651, covering a 252km section of the Way of St. James across the Massif Central from Le Puy-en-Velay to Figeac along the GR 65. Current edition of this title was published in August 2014.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute 651 GR 65 Le Chemin du Puy: Le Puy - Figeac (Santiago de Compostela - Sint Jacobsroute) | FFRP
- Uitstekende routegids met gedetailleerde kaarten en een routebeschrijving. Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. De gids bevat een lijst met overnachtingsadressen inclusief telefoonnummers en soms aangevuld... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- St-Jacques-de-Compostelle - Puy-en-Velay to Moissac GR65-1 IGN 89020
- Chemin de St-Jacques - the Way of St James in France along the GR65 between Le Puy-en-Velay and Moissac presented at 1:100,000 on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from IGN with cartography from their highly popular TOP100 series. The route is prominently highlighted on contoured mapping and annotated with hiking distances.... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelkaart - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) St-Jacques-de-Compostela GR 65-1, St Jacobsroute | IGN
- Mooie, goed leesbare overzichtskaart met veel details van een deel van de klassieke St. Jacobs - route vanaf Le Puy. Met een hoogteprofiel van het hele gedeelte. De routre staat ingetekend op een kaart van 1:100.000. Bezienswaardigheden worden met symbolen weergeven en de overnachtingsmogelijkheden staan der op ingetekend (behalve de campings)... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute 128 Frankrijk - Frankreich: Jakobsweg Via Podiensis | Conrad Stein Verlag
- Handzaam boekje met de routebeschrijving inclusief een heleboel praktische informatie. De beschrijving is uitstekend, maar kaarten zijn beperkt en schetsmatig aanwezig. Duits. Von Le Puy-en-Velay führt der französische Jakobsweg Via Podiensis über gut 754 km nach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, wo die Wanderung auf den spanischen Jakobswegen... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- St-Jacques-de-Compostelle - Moissac to Roncevaux GR65-2 IGN 89021
- Chemin de St-Jacques - the Way of St James in France along the GR65 between Moissac and Roncevaux/Roncesvalles in the Spanish Pyrenees presented at 1:100,000 on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from IGN with cartography from their highly popular TOP100 series. The route is prominently highlighted on contoured mapping and... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelkaart - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) St-Jacques-de-Compostela GR 65-2, St Jacobsroute | IGN
- Mooie, goed leesbare overzichtskaart met veel details van een deel van de klassieke St. Jacobs - route vanaf Le Puy. Met een hoogteprofiel van het hele gedeelte. De routre staat ingetekend op een kaart van 1:100.000. Bezienswaardigheden worden met symbolen weergeven en de overnachtingsmogelijkheden staan der op ingetekend (behalve de campings)... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- GR65: Chemins de St-Jacques, Geneva - Le Puy-en-Velay FFRP Topo-guide No. 650
- Chemins de St-Jacques: Geneva - Le Puy-en-Velay, FFRP topoguide Ref. No. 650, covering a 360km section of the GR65 along one of the routes of the Way of St. James across France. Current edition of this title was published in March 2016.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy A5 paperback... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute 650 Sentier vers Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle : Genève - Le Puy GR65 | FFRP
- Franstalige wandelgids met een beschrijving van een aantal dagtochten / rondwandelingen. Uitstekende beschrijvingen met duidelijk kaartmateriaal. Mislopen is nauwelijks mogelijk, maar ja .. de franse taal! Ook praktische informatie staat in deze gids. Alle gidsen bevatten een door ons toegevoegde uitgebreide frans - nederlandse... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2012
United Kingdom
2012
- GR62B/GR36/GR46 Le Chemin de Conques à Toulouse FFRP Topo-guide No. 3646
- Le Chemin de Conques à Toulouse, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 3646, covering 563kms of various GR routes in the region of Quercy and the Gorges of the Aveyron between Conques and Cahors in the north and Toulouse and Albi in the south: le Chemin de Conques à Toulouse along the GR62B, 36 and 46; GR 36 from Cahors to Albi; GR46 along the Gorges of the... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2012
Netherlands
2012
- Wandelgids 3646 Le Chemin de Conques à Toulouse | FFRP
- Franstalige wandelgids met een beschrijving van een aantal dagtochten / rondwandelingen. Uitstekende beschrijvingen met duidelijk kaartmateriaal. Mislopen is nauwelijks mogelijk, maar ja .. de franse taal! Ook praktische informatie staat in deze gids. Alle gidsen bevatten een door ons toegevoegde uitgebreide frans - nederlandse... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- GR65 Chemins de Saint Jacques: Figeac - Moissac FFRP Topo-guide No. 652
- Chemins de Saint Jacques: Figeac - Moissac, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 652, covering one of the sections of the Way of St. James in France between Le Puy-en-Velay and the Pyrenees. The guide covers the main route along the GR65 from Figeac via Cahors to Moissac, but also includes sections of other GR routes, linking Figeac with la Romieu via... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute 652 GR 65 Figeac - Moissac (Santiago de Compostela - Sint Jacobsroute) | FFRP
- Uitstekende routegids met gedetailleerde kaarten en een routebeschrijving. Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. De gids bevat een lijst met overnachtingsadressen inclusief telefoonnummers en soms aangevuld... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute 253 Französischer Jakobsweg | Rother
- Die Pilgerrouten nach Santiago de Compostela zum Grab des Apostels Jakobus führen quer durch ganz Europa. Seit über eintausend Jahren ziehen Pilger aus Mittel-, West- und Nordeuropa durch den Südwesten Frankreichs auf die Gebirgskette der Pyrenäen zu, um von dort weiter Richtung Santiago pilgern zu können. Von den vier Hauptwegen, die durch... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
United Kingdom
2017
- Sentiers de St- Jacques via le Puy - Moissac to Roncevaux GR65
- Chemins de St- Jacques: Moissac - Roncevaux (Roncesvalles), FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 653, covering the last, 345-km long section of the Way of St. James in France along the GR65 between Le Puy-en-Velay to the Spanish border. Current edition of this title was published in May 2014.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre)... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids 653 Moissac - Roncevaux (Santiago de Compostela - Sint Jacobsroute) | FFRP
- Uitstekende routegids met gedetailleerde topografische kaarten en een routebeschrijving. Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. De gids bevat een lijst met overnachtingsadressen inclusief telefoonnummers en... Read more
Maps
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Massif de la Vanoise IGN Wall Map
- Massif de la Vanoise presented on an encapsulated waterproof wall map, size 100 x 132cm (39.5” x 52” approx), with cartography of IGN’s excellent TOP25 series reduced slightly to 1:28,000. The map combines sections of TOP25 maps 3532ET, 3532OT, 3534OT, 3633ET and 3634OT to extend from Mâcot-la-Plagne and Aiguille Rouge in the north to Lac du... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) 161 Chemins de Compostelle | Michelin
- Heel handzaam boekje met de kaarten voor de route van Le Puy en Velay naar St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Met praktische informatie zoals overnachtingsplekken, stadsplattegronden, grafieken van landschap, km-traject per pagina met de ingetekende route. Voor de rest van de route naar Santiago kunt u Michelin kaartgids 160 gebruiken Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- GR6/GR60/GR65: Tour des Monts d`Aubrac FFRP Topo-guide No. 616
- Tour des Monts d`Aubrac, FFRP topoguide Ref. No. 616, covering 259kms of hiking circuits in the Massif Central along the GR6, GR60 and GR65. Current edition of this title was published in May 2016.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy A5 paperback format, the guides are the best... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids 616 Tour des Monts d'Aubrac GR 6 & GR 60 | FFRP
- Uitstekende routegids met gedetailleerde kaarten en een routebeschrijving. Fout lopen wordt op deze manier wel erg moeilijk. Met symbolen is weergegeven welke voorzieningen (openbaar vervoer / winkels / overnachtingen) er zijn langs of bij de route. Een nadeel is dat de daadwerkelijke adressen dan weer niet altijd genoemd worden. Alle gidsen... Read more
Walking holidays
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 2
- Self-guided walking tour Stage 2 of the Camino Le Puy Way. Walk Stage 2 of the Camino Le Puy Way through the south west of France from Nasbinals to Conques. This is an ancient pilgrimage route that takes you along the Grand Randonnée 65 and through contrasting landscapes from the high plateau of the Aubrac to the lush valley of the... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stages 3 & 4
- Self-guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Conques to Lectoure. This delightful section of the Le Puy Way from Conques to Lectoure wanders through the natural landscapes of the Causses du Quercy, the luxuriant Lot region and the green round hills of the Garonne. On the first part of your journey from Conques to Cahors you will... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 4
- Self guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Cahors to Lectoure. Follow the Camino Le Puy Way from the medieval town of Cahors, across the Quercy Blanc and on to Lectoure. Which sits high above the Gers River. This is stage 4 of the Le Puy Camino which stretches from Le Puy to St. Jean Pied de Port. Begin your journey in the town of... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 1
- Self-guided walking tour following Stage 1 of the Camino Le Puy Way. Walk Stage 1 of the Camino Le Puy Way, through the south west of France from Le Puy-en-Velay to Nasbinals. This ancient pilgrimage route that takes you along the Grand Randonnée 65 and through volcanic landscapes, the Velay Mountains and the Margeride Plateau, all of which... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 5
- Self guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour. The Camino Le Puy Way stage 5 meanders through the regions of La Gers and Gascony. This region is renowned for its gastronomy. Your journey begins in the town of Lectoure which sits high above the Gers River, has a natural spa and a 15th century cathedral... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 6
- Self guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Aire sur l'Adour to St Jean Pied de Port. The final stage of the Le Puy Camino runs from Aire sur l‘Adour to St Jean Pied de Port, where it joins the Camino de Santiago French Way. Your route takes you through the two distinct regions of Béarn and the French Basque and before concluding in... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stages 1 & 2
- Self-guided walking tour following Stages 1 & 2 of the Camino Le Puy Way. Walk Stages 1 & 2 of the Camino Le Puy Way and follow trails through the south west of France from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques. This section takes you through volcanic and contrasting landscapes, from the Velay Mountains, the Margeride and Aubrac plateaux, to the valley... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stages 5 & 6
- Self guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Lectoure to St Jean Pied de Port. The Camino Le Puy Way is a pilgrimage route that follows trails through rural south west France and along the Grand Randonnée 65. Stages 5 & 6 of this self-guided walking tour take you through the regions of La Gers and Gascony, cultivated landscapes of the... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Camino Le Puy Way: Stage 3
- Self-guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Conques to Cahors. Stage 3 of the Camino Le Puy way takes you from the dramatically positioned town of Conques overlooking the River Lot, to the medieval town of Cahors. A journey through some of France's finest landscapes and prettiest villages. On your journey from Conques to Cahors you... Read more
Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Full Camino Le Puy Way
- Self guided walking tour on the Camino Le Puy Way from Le-Puy-en-Velay to St Jean Pied de Port. Walk the Full Camino Le Puy Way from Le-Puy-en-Velay to St. Jean Pied de Port, where the Camino de Santiago French Way begins. This journey has been a pilgrimage route for hundreds of years and is filled with interest from start to finish. It is... Read more
Forum
- tom l 2013-01-08 17:08:46
gr65 guide in english?
- is there a guide to the gr65 in english?
thanks 
- Henk Nouws 2013-01-11 00:35:38
- I'm afraid not ... Did you find this one? http://walkinginfrance.info/?page_id=3916
- Ruaidhri 2013-05-13 20:16:33
- Try the cicerone book the way of st James - France