Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is one of the longest stages of the Via Lemovicensis, an authentic marathon through the purple Périgord vineyards. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. It's a journey to enjoy the vitivinicultural landscape and the solitude of the road. Arrival in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, a medieval bastide on the banks of the Dordoña River, is monumental compensation. This stage is one of overcoming, which strengthens both body and spirit.
The Mussidan to Sainte-Foy-la-Grande stage is one of the longest on the Lemovicensian Way, a 42 km marathon that traverses the Purple Périgord vineyards. The route starts in Mussidan (50 m) and follows a mainly flat profile with a gentle descent towards Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (20 m). The route passes through a beautiful landscape, with vineyards and views of the Dordoña River. It is an demanding walk due to its length, but it rewards with the beauty of its scenery and the monumentality of the destination. Arrival in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, a 13th-century stronghold, is a moment of great emotion. The city, with its porticoed Plaza Mayor and medieval houses, is an architectural gem. It's a stage of great effort that is rewarded with a monumental finish.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca
Hotel Ilaria - Lucca
Hotel Palazzo Alexander
Hotel San Marco
Hotel San Martino & Dependance Lucca
Ristorante Ostello La Salana
Lucca In Villa Elisa & Gentucca
Palazzo Rocchi Hotel
Pellegrinaio San Davino
Villa Corte Degli Dei
Ai Cipressi B&B Lucca
Albergo Celide
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
Hotel Rex
Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi
Hotel La Luna
Al Tuscany
Hotel Eurostars Toscana
Piccolo Hotel Puccini
Hotel Napoleon
Ostello San Frediano
Giada Palace - Pool & Resort
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