The Puy (Via Podiensis)

This stage continues through the Indre valley on a moderate distance and flat profile walk. The landscape is still dominated by fields of cultivation and small forests. It's a transition day with no g...

This stage continues through the Indre valley on a moderate distance and flat profile walk. The landscape is still dominated by fields of cultivation and small forests. It's a transition day with no great difficulties, allowing for a relaxing day of walking. The arrival in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, famous for its goat cheese, marks the end of the stage gastronomically. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and the flavors of Turena.

This long stage follows the route of the ancient Roman road. The journey is flat and monotonous at times, crossing a landscape of fields of cultivation. It's a day that puts the pilgrim to the test. A...

This long stage follows the route of the ancient Roman road. The journey is flat and monotonous at times, crossing a landscape of fields of cultivation. It's a day that puts the pilgrim to the test. Arrival in Châtellerault, a city on the banks of the River Vienne with a rich industrial heritage and a 16th-century bridge, is well-deserved rest.

This is one of the longest stages of the Via Turonensis, a true marathon through Poitou countryside. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. Arrival in Poitiers, "the City of One Hun...

This is one of the longest stages of the Via Turonensis, a true marathon through Poitou countryside. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. Arrival in Poitiers, "the City of One Hundred Campaniles", with its impressive Romanesque patrimony, is monumental reward. Its baptistery, cathedral and Notre-Dame-la-Grande church are jewels of medieval art. It's a stage of overcoming, that strengthens the body and spirit.

Leaving behind the monumental Poitiers, this stage enters the land of the legend of Melusina the fairy. The route is a moderate distance and undulating profile, crossing a landscape of forests and fie...

Leaving behind the monumental Poitiers, this stage enters the land of the legend of Melusina the fairy. The route is a moderate distance and undulating profile, crossing a landscape of forests and fields of cultivation. Arrival in Lusignan, a city with the ruins of a castle that was one of France's largest, is an end-of-stage arrival with a touch of magic and legend. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and medieval stories.

This long and demanding stage takes the pilgrim through Poitou's countryside. The route is a continuous up-and-down, requiring good physical preparation. Arrival in Melle, a city with an impressive co...

This long and demanding stage takes the pilgrim through Poitou's countryside. The route is a continuous up-and-down, requiring good physical preparation. Arrival in Melle, a city with an impressive collection of Romanesque churches and ancient silver mines, is a monumental reward. It's a day of great effort that is widely rewarded with a destination of first order. It's a stage to enjoy Romanesque art at its maximum expression.

This stage culminates in one of the jewels of Romanesque art throughout France. The route is of moderate distance and gentle profile, crossing a landscape of fields of cultivation. Arrival at Aulnay-d...

This stage culminates in one of the jewels of Romanesque art throughout France. The route is of moderate distance and gentle profile, crossing a landscape of fields of cultivation. Arrival at Aulnay-de-Saintonge, with its Saint-Pierre church, World Heritage Site, is a moment of great excitement for art lovers. Its capitals and portal are of exceptional beauty. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and the majesty of Romanesque architecture.

This short and pleasant stage takes the pilgrim to historic Saint-Jean-d'Angély. The route passes through a vineyard landscape and agricultural fields. The brevity of the journey allows for arrival in...

This short and pleasant stage takes the pilgrim to historic Saint-Jean-d'Angély. The route passes through a vineyard landscape and agricultural fields. The brevity of the journey allows for arrival in time to explore the city, with its abbey towers, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and lively atmosphere. It's a transition day that enables recovery of strength and enjoyment of a monumental destination. It's an obligatory stop on the Via Turonensis.

This stage follows the course of the River Boutonne, on a flat and pleasant route. It is a moderate distance day that allows you to enjoy the riverine landscape. The arrival in Saintes, a city with an...

This stage follows the course of the River Boutonne, on a flat and pleasant route. It is a moderate distance day that allows you to enjoy the riverine landscape. The arrival in Saintes, a city with an impressive Roman and Romanesque heritage, is a monumental final leg. Its triumphal arch, amphitheater, and St-Eutrope Church, World Heritage Site, make it one of the most important stops on the route. It's a day to enjoy history at its peak.

Leaving behind the monumental Saintes, this stage enters the region of Saintonge. The route is moderate in distance and undulating profile, crossing a landscape of vineyards that produce famous cognac...

Leaving behind the monumental Saintes, this stage enters the region of Saintonge. The route is moderate in distance and undulating profile, crossing a landscape of vineyards that produce famous cognac. Arrival at Pons, a medieval town dominated by its imposing keep, is an end-of-stage with charm. It's a day to enjoy the vineyard scenery and the history of this Aquitania region.

This long stage continues through the Saintonge region, on an demanding journey due to its distance. The landscape remains dominated by vineyards, on undulating terrain. It is a day of great effort an...

This long stage continues through the Saintonge region, on an demanding journey due to its distance. The landscape remains dominated by vineyards, on undulating terrain. It is a day of great effort and perseverance. Arrival in Mirambeau, a small town with a Renaissance castle, is a well-deserved rest. It is a stage of transition that brings the pilgrim closer to the Gironde estuary and the Bordeaux region.

This long stage is an authentic challenge that takes the pilgrim to the shores of the Gironde estuary. The route is very demanding due to its distance and undulating profile. Arrival in Blaye is a mon...

This long stage is an authentic challenge that takes the pilgrim to the shores of the Gironde estuary. The route is very demanding due to its distance and undulating profile. Arrival in Blaye is a monumental reward. Its citadel, built by Vauban and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of France's most impressive fortifications. It's an overcoming stage that culminates in a first-class destination.

This stage combines a ferry crossing through the Gironde estuary with a walk through the renowned wine region of Médoc. It is a day of great beauty and originality. After the ferry, the path enters a ...

This stage combines a ferry crossing through the Gironde estuary with a walk through the renowned wine region of Médoc. It is a day of great beauty and originality. After the ferry, the path enters a sea of vineyards, passing by some of the world's most famous "châteaux". The arrival in Bordeaux, the world capital of wine and UNESCO World Heritage site, is a spectacular end to the stage. It is a day to enjoy the wine, landscape, and architecture.

After enjoying the monumental Bordeaux, this short stage allows for a peaceful exit from the big city. The route is urban and peri-urban, passing through the southern neighborhoods and the city parks....

After enjoying the monumental Bordeaux, this short stage allows for a peaceful exit from the big city. The route is urban and peri-urban, passing through the southern neighborhoods and the city parks. It's a transition day that brings the pilgrim back to a more tranquil environment. The arrival in Gradignan, a town on the outskirts of Bordeaux, is a serene final stage. It's a day for saying goodbye to Aquitania's capital and preparing for the journey through the Landes.

This long stage enters the vast forest of the Landes of Gascony. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance and the monotony of the landscape. It's a day for introspection and meditation...

This long stage enters the vast forest of the Landes of Gascony. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance and the monotony of the landscape. It's a day for introspection and meditation, surrounded by an ocean of pines. Arrival in Le Barp, a small village at the heart of the forest, is an oasis of rest. It's a stage of overcoming, which strengthens both body and spirit.

This is one of the longest and most monotonous stages of the Via Turonensis, a journey through the heart of the Landes forest. The route is completely flat but very demanding due to its distance and l...

This is one of the longest and most monotonous stages of the Via Turonensis, a journey through the heart of the Landes forest. The route is completely flat but very demanding due to its distance and lack of services. It's a day for solitude and reflection, an authentic pine desert. Arrival in Labouheyre, a small town with services, is a well-deserved reward after the effort.

This long stage is a true challenge that continues the journey through the Landes forest. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. The arrival in the important city of Dax, famous for...

This long stage is a true challenge that continues the journey through the Landes forest. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. The arrival in the important city of Dax, famous for its thermal waters since Roman times, is a monumental reward. This is an overcoming stage, which culminates in an ideal destination for rest and body recovery. It's a day for brave people.

Leaving the Landas, this stage enters the French Basque Country. The terrain becomes more undulating, with hills and valleys. It is a day of great scenic beauty, which brings the pilgrim closer to the...

Leaving the Landas, this stage enters the French Basque Country. The terrain becomes more undulating, with hills and valleys. It is a day of great scenic beauty, which brings the pilgrim closer to the Pyrenees. The arrival at Sorde-l'Abbaye, with its impressive Benedictine abbey, World Heritage Site, is a monumental final stage. It is a day that combines the beauty of the landscape with the richness of Romanesque heritage.

This is a long and demanding stage that ventures into the heart of French Basque Country. The route is a continuous up and down through green hills and charming villages. Arrival in Ostabat is a very ...

This is a long and demanding stage that ventures into the heart of French Basque Country. The route is a continuous up and down through green hills and charming villages. Arrival in Ostabat is a very special moment, as here three of the major Jacobean routes from France converge. It's a melting pot of pilgrims, a prelude to crossing the Pyrenees. It's a day of great beauty and effort, which rewards with a symbolic end.

The last stage of the Via Turonensis. The road passes through the last hills of French Basque Country before arriving at the mythical Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. It is a beautiful and emotional journey, ...

The last stage of the Via Turonensis. The road passes through the last hills of French Basque Country before arriving at the mythical Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. It is a beautiful and emotional journey, with the Pyrenees as the backdrop. The arrival in Saint-Jean, with its fortress, walls, and pilgrim atmosphere, is the end of this great French route and the starting point of the Camino Francés in Spain. An unforgettable ending to a long adventure.

The Via Turonensis begins at the heart of Paris, at the feet of Saint-Jacques Tower. This first stage is an urban and peri-urban journey that allows for a gradual departure from the great metropolis. ...

The Via Turonensis begins at the heart of Paris, at the feet of Saint-Jacques Tower. This first stage is an urban and peri-urban journey that allows for a gradual departure from the great metropolis. The path seeks out parks and green zones to make the transition more pleasant. It's a day to bid farewell to the capital's bustle and begin tuning into the pilgrim's rhythm. Arrival in Massy, a city on the southern periphery, marks the end of the first contact with the road.

This stage enters the beautiful valley of Chevreuse, an oasis of nature at the gates of Paris. The route is of great beauty, with a wavy profile and a landscape of forests, hills and valleys. It's a j...

This stage enters the beautiful valley of Chevreuse, an oasis of nature at the gates of Paris. The route is of great beauty, with a wavy profile and a landscape of forests, hills and valleys. It's a journey to enjoy nature and the tranquility of the road. Arrival in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a charming village at the heart of the valley, is an end to stage in a privileged setting. This stage rewards with spectacular landscapes.

This stage continues through the Natural Park of the Upper Valley of Chevreuse, on a beautiful route. The path traverses the immense forest of Rambouillet, one of France's most important forests. It i...

This stage continues through the Natural Park of the Upper Valley of Chevreuse, on a beautiful route. The path traverses the immense forest of Rambouillet, one of France's most important forests. It is a day to enjoy nature in its purest form and the solitude of the road. Arrival at Rambouillet, a city with an impressive castle that was royal and presidential residence, is a monumental end to the stage. This stage combines immersion in nature with the richness of France's history.

This is one of the longest and most symbolic stages of the Via Turonensis. The journey is a long pilgrimage through the Beauce plain, "France's granary". It is a demanding and persevering journey with...

This is one of the longest and most symbolic stages of the Via Turonensis. The journey is a long pilgrimage through the Beauce plain, "France's granary". It is a demanding and persevering journey with the silhouette of Chartres Cathedral as a guiding light on the horizon. Arrival in Chartres, with its Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most beautiful, is an unparalleled reward. This stage unites physical challenge with one of Europe's spiritual and artistic summits.