GR®65 Via Gebennensis – Via Podiensis

Camino de Santiago: From Geneva (Switzerland) to Roncesvalles (Spain)

The GR®65 is one of the most iconic and historic pilgrimage routes in Europe. This path is divided into two main sections: the Via Gebennensis and the Via Podiensis. The Via Gebennensis runs from Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay, while the Via Podiensis takes over and leads to Roncesvalles in Spain. The itinerary dates back centuries, with its origins rooted in medieval Christian devotion. The landscape is extraordinarily diverse, traversing the Auvergne volcanic highlands, the Lot gorges, the vineyards of Cahors and the foothills of the Pyrenees. Along the way, hikers encounter a wealth of Romanesque churches and abbeys, testimony to the spiritual importance of this route, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GR®65 Via Gebennensis – Via Podiensis: Camino de Santiago from Geneva to Roncesvalles

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Distance: 1139km, Elevation maximum: 1426m, Elevation minimum: 54m, Elevation gain uphill: 23811m

Aiguilhe: Puy-en-Velay Camping ***, , 04 71 09 55 09
Located in lush greenery and near the river, ideal for hikers. Very close to the city centre with a superb view of the famous Rock where the Cloister and the Virgin culminate, emblem of Puy-en-Velay. Free Wi-Fi, grocery store, local products, snack bar. Pets always welcome.

Monistrol-d'Allier: Les Terrasses de l'Allier Guest House, Alain Gaillard, 06 03 94 04 73
Located in the heart of the small town of Monistrol-d'Allier in a former 19th-century mansion, at the crossroads of the GR®65 Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle and GR®470 Sources and Gorges de l'Allier. Welcomed throughout the year, Alain offers comfortable guest rooms with generous breakfasts using local products.

Varaire: L'Escale de Varaire, M. Brissonnaud, 71 Chemin des Granges Vieilles, Mas de Bourel, 46260 Varaire, 06 29 87 30 80, Facebook
A stopover gîte with a capacity of 21 people in an authentic Quercy house, located at the entrance to Varaire between Cajarc and Cahors. We welcome pilgrims on the GR®65 and hikers on the GR®36 and GR®46, on foot, by bike or on horseback. Groups welcome. 6 rooms.

Lauzerte: Domaine de la Salamandre, Catherine Lefebvre, +33 (0)7 88 41 91 52
Surrounded by nature, quiet setting, large saltwater swimming pool. Bed & Breakfast for 2 people with private bathroom and terrace. Dinner and breakfast available upon request, local cuisine based on seasonal and regional products. Self-catering cottage also available.

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRP topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson trail, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane way, GR®470 Springs and Gorges of the Allier river, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise mountain, Margeride. Many loop routes for hiking and cycling for a day. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking stay.