Gebennine Way

At this stage, the terrain becomes considerably smoother. The road crosses the vast agricultural plain of Bièvre, a landscape of open horizons and fields of cultivation. It's a long but flat journey i...

At this stage, the terrain becomes considerably smoother. The road crosses the vast agricultural plain of Bièvre, a landscape of open horizons and fields of cultivation. It's a long but flat journey ideal for maintaining a good pace. Arrival in La Côte-Saint-André, the birthplace of composer Hector Berlioz, is a culturally rich endpoint. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and music.

This is an enjoyable rural stage that connects two towns with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The route runs through a landscape of fields and small villages, on undulating terrain but withou...

This is an enjoyable rural stage that connects two towns with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The route runs through a landscape of fields and small villages, on undulating terrain but without major difficulties. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of rural France and the hospitality of its people. The arrival in Revel-Tourdan, with its old priory and its homage tower, is a charming final stage.

This is a transition day, short and with little incline, ideal for resting the legs and enjoying the tranquility of rural France. The route passes through a landscape of hills and fields, in an enviro...

This is a transition day, short and with little incline, ideal for resting the legs and enjoying the tranquility of rural France. The route passes through a landscape of hills and fields, in an environment of great peace. Arrival at Saint-Romain-de-Surieu, a small and welcoming village, is a serene end to the stage. It's a day for contemplation and recovery, a breath before tackling the more demanding stages that are ahead.

This stage descends again towards the Rhone Valley. The route is short and mostly downhill, allowing for comfortable walking. Arrival in Chavanay, a famous village known for its white wines from the C...

This stage descends again towards the Rhone Valley. The route is short and mostly downhill, allowing for comfortable walking. Arrival in Chavanay, a famous village known for its white wines from the Condrieu appellation, marks the end of the stage with flavor. This stage also marks the entry into the Pilat Natural Park, a mountain environment that will dominate the following days. It is a transition day that combines wine culture with the promise of the mountains.

This is a very demanding stage that involves a radical change of landscape. From the Rhone valley, the route ascends continuously to the mountains of the Pilat Massif. It's a hard day with considerabl...

This is a very demanding stage that involves a radical change of landscape. From the Rhone valley, the route ascends continuously to the mountains of the Pilat Massif. It's a hard day with considerable elevation gain. The scenery becomes mountainous and wooded, of great beauty. Arrival in Bourg-Argental, a village at the heart of the Pilat, is well-deserved rest. This stage is for prepared walkers, a challenge that rewards immersion in the wildest nature.

This is a short but intense stage that develops entirely in the high plateau of the Central Range. The landscape is austere and beautiful, with alpine meadows and forests. It's a journey that requires...

This is a short but intense stage that develops entirely in the high plateau of the Central Range. The landscape is austere and beautiful, with alpine meadows and forests. It's a journey that requires being prepared for mountain conditions. Arrival at Les Sétoux, a small village on the high plateau, is the end of an in-the-wild stage. It's a journey to enjoy solitude and the vastness of the landscape, an authentic mountain experience.

At this stage, the path begins to gently descend from the high plateau towards the historic region of Velay. The landscape remains mountainous but smoother. The route introduces the pilgrim to the cha...

At this stage, the path begins to gently descend from the high plateau towards the historic region of Velay. The landscape remains mountainous but smoother. The route introduces the pilgrim to the characteristic architecture and landscape of this region, cradle of the Via Podiensis. Arrival in Montfaucon-en-Velay, a town with an interesting monumental ensemble, is a culturally rich endpoint. It's a transition day that prepares for arrival at Le Puy.

This is an exciting stage that traverses the volcanic landscape of Velay. The trail goes up and down constantly between the "sucs", old volcanoes with rounded shapes, offering unique panoramic views. ...

This is an exciting stage that traverses the volcanic landscape of Velay. The trail goes up and down constantly between the "sucs", old volcanoes with rounded shapes, offering unique panoramic views. It's a beautiful landscape journey that requires good physical effort. Arrival in Araules, a small rural village surrounded by "sucs", is an end to stage in a surprising natural environment. It's a day to enjoy geology and nature.

This is a short and pleasant stage that allows you to arrive on time at Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, the last major stop before Le Puy-en-Velay. The route is gentle, with a descending profile. Arrival in S...

This is a short and pleasant stage that allows you to arrive on time at Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, the last major stop before Le Puy-en-Velay. The route is gentle, with a descending profile. Arrival in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, a town linked to writer Julio Verne and with a beautiful Romanesque church, is an end-of-stage with charm. It's a day for enjoying the tranquility of the trail and preparing for the exciting arrival at the Vía Gebennensis endpoint.

The final stage of the Via Gebennensis. From above, the road descends towards Le Puy-en-Velay. The excitement grows as the spectacular silhouette of the city comes into view, with its cathedral and th...

The final stage of the Via Gebennensis. From above, the road descends towards Le Puy-en-Velay. The excitement grows as the spectacular silhouette of the city comes into view, with its cathedral and the Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe. Arrival at Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral is a moment of great emotion, the end of the Via Gebennensis and the point of connection with the Via Podiensis, the major French route to Santiago. An unforgettable end to an European adventure.