Act 1 – The Saint-James way, from Puy-en-Velay to Nasbinals

Note: The steps are given for information purposes only and may be modified depending on host availability.

This price includes:

• Accommodation in a private room (with sheets and towels) according to the configuration selected at booking: twin, double, triple, multiple, or single (with supplement)
• Half-board accommodation (dinner + night + breakfast) 
• Tourist taxes
• Luggage transport (maximum 13 kg/person – Dimensions max : W + L + H : 120cm)
• Your digital travel and guidebook
• The guidebook (1 copy per 3 travelers)
• Journey back to Puy-en-Velay by regular shuttle
• Telephone assistance

Available options:

• Multi-risk cancellation insurance
• Single room
• Credencial
• No return from Nasbinals

This price does not include:

• Transportation and transfers to the starting point,
• Parking
• Meals other than those specified in the chosen package,
• Drinks,
• Pocket money,
• Possible visits or activities,
• GPX tracks (we do not provide GPX tracks – app guidance)
• Multi-risk cancellation insurance
• More generally, anything not listed in the “This price includes” section

Administration fees

• €12/person if ordered online
• €15/person via quote

As an option, L’autre Chemin offers:

• Hiking and carrying your own backpack: you can select this option when making your booking and benefit from a discount on your trip.

L’Autre Chemin has developed numerous partnerships with guesthouses and small hotels (**, ***, or equivalent) to offer you comfort and authenticity, ensuring that each stage is an opportunity to discover the architecture, the art of living, and the gastronomy, as well as a time for sharing and meeting new people. Please note: The stages along the trail are determined by the pace that seems most appropriate to us. We strive to offer you stages that offer comfort, discovery, and authenticity in hotels, guesthouses, cottages, or unusual accommodations. However, the route sometimes offers inconsistent welcome comfort. Generally, bathrooms are integrated into the rooms, but depending on availability at the time of booking, the bathroom or toilet may be located on the landing or even shared in some accommodations, but this remains relatively rare.

Half Board

When you choose a half-board trip, which generally includes a set-menu dinner and breakfast, we invite you to let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements you may have. Please note that breakfast may be either continental or international, depending on the accommodation.

The establishments should normally be able to accommodate the needs of travellers:

• with confirmed food allergies (allergies involving the immune system and potentially causing severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock), such as allergies to honey, nuts, shellfish, etc.
• vegetarians (Due to the complexity and significant constraints this places on accommodation providers, we are unfortunately unable to organise trips catering for a vegan diet.)
• following a diet for religious reasons

For food intolerances (digestive difficulties in processing certain foods, with symptoms that are purely digestive, such as lactose or gluten intolerance) and other dietary restrictions, we will inform the accommodation providers in advance. However, some establishments may find it difficult to accommodate all dietary requirements, which are becoming increasingly common. We therefore thank you in advance for adapting your food consumption to the meals provided during your stay and, if necessary, bringing any additional foods or supplements you may require, such as gluten-free bread.

Please note: Additional charges may apply for special diets, depending on the policies of individual accommodation providers.

By train

The town of Le Puy-en-Velay has a train station that takes you right to the city center, close to your first hotel and all the sights and shops. In short, it’s very pleasant to take the train from home to begin your hike in Le Puy. Psst, even if the journey may seem long, when you arrive via Saint-Etienne, the tracks run alongside the wild Loire Valley, a truly beautiful sight!

By car

Le Puy is accessible by road, notably via two main roads: the RN88 from Saint-Etienne/Lyon or Aubenas/Mende, or via the RN102 (Clermont-Ferrand). There are suitable parking lots on site, but we’ll explain everything in your travel guide!

• Paris: 515km
• Lyon: 134km
• Marseille: 300km
• Toulouse: 350km
• Montpellier: 250km

Where to park in Le Puy?

• Breuil underground car park – Place du Breuil  – Closed Sundays and public holidays – 7 days: €60 – Reservations: +33 4 71 02 03 54

Le Puy above-ground car parks – Rates: €10/week and €20/month. Subscriptions must be reserved and paid in advance at the Mobilité-en-Velay commercial center. Tel. +33 4 71 02 60 11 (open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) – Height limit 2.20 m & length 5.50 m maximum. These car parks are served by a free shuttle or the urban transport network.

• • Bertrand de Doue Parking: Parking without video 
  • Estrouilhas Parking: Parking without video 
  • Quincieu Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video 
  • Montredon Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video (free bus service to the city center)
  • Dunant Parking (free bus service to the city center)
• Train Station Parking: Video-monitored parking – €6 / 24 hours

• Carmes Parking: Video-monitored parking – €40 / week – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
• Foch Parking – 6 avenue du Maréchal Foch – Video surveillance – 7 days: €40 – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
• Saint-Jacques Parking (Center served by bus) – 13 bis de Roderie – Aiguilhe – Video surveillance – Reservation: +33 4 44 43 97 43 – 7 days: €35
• La Malle Postale – Parking at 7km from Le Puy – Drop-off and pick-up guaranteed – 7 days / 7– 7 days: €30 – Reservation: 04 71 04 21 79

Prices given for information purposes only, subject to change without notice

Whether you’re looking to book your stay on the Way of St. James or have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.