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 
• Tourist taxes
• Luggage transport (maximum 13 kg/person)
• 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
• 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:

• If you wish to hike and carry your own backpack If you wish to carry your backpack, benefit from a €45 discount on your trip.
• If you do not wish to take advantage of the return shuttle to Le Puy If you do not wish to take advantage of the transportation to Le Puy, benefit from a €25 discount on your trip.
• The Credencial The pilgrim’s passport to be stamped at each stop. We offer the Credencial of the Friends of the Way of Saint James as an option. No need to travel; it will be sent to you with your travel diary before your departure. However, if you plan to attend the Pilgrims’ Mass at 7 a.m. at Le Puy Cathedral, you can find credential on site. Price: €7 / credencial when booking your hike

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.

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 (near Ibis Styles and Ibis Centre) – Closed Sundays and public holidays – 7 days: €60 & 14 days: €100/14 days – Reservations: +33 4 71 02 03 54
• Bertrand de Doue car park: Parking without video (near train station, Ibis Styles & Budget)
• Estrouilhas car park: Parking without video (near Ibis Centre)
• Quincieu park and ride: Parking without video (near Ibis Centre)
• Montredon park and ride: Parking without video (free bus service to the city center)
• Dunant car park (free bus service to the city center) Above-ground car parks in Le Puy – Rates: €10/week and €20/month.

Subscriptions must be reserved and paid in advance at the parking lot. Commercial Mobilité-en-Velay Tel. 04 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.

• Parking de la Gare: Video-monitored parking – €6 / 24 hours (near Ibis Styles & Budget)
• Parking des Carmes: Video-monitored parking – €30 / week – Reservations: 07 68 10 76 81 (near Ibis Styles & Budget)
• La Malle Postale – Parking 7km from Le Puy – Drop-off and pick-up guaranteed – 7 days / 7– 7 days: €30 & 15 days: €50 – Reservation: +33 4 71 04 21 79 
• Saint-Jacques Parking (Center served by bus) – 13 bis de Roderie – Aiguilhe – Video surveillance – Reservation: +33 4 44 43 97 43 – 7 days: €29 & 14 days: €55 (near Ibis Center)

Prices given for information purposes only and 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.