€990 / pers

Hike on the Way of St. James to discover the heritage between Lecture and Aire sur l'Adour
Distance
115km
Duration
8 days
Steps
3h15 to 6h30 / day
La Collégiale Saint-Pierre de La Riomieu, merveilleuse étape sur le Chemin de Compostelle

The Way of St. James from Lectoure to Aire-sur-l’Adour

This itinerary of the GR65 Way of St. James that will take you between the Gers and Landes regions. While the elevation change is gentle, you’ll discover fortified towns, magnificent villages, and towns rich in heritage and tradition. You’ll journey through the heart of Armagnac country, following in the footsteps of the famous musketeers.

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Highlights of your stay

  • You travel independently and follow the provided travel guide.
  • Your stays are organized in guesthouses or family-run hotels offering comfort, discovery, authenticity, and a change of scenery.
  • Your accommodations are offered on a half-board basis, excluding the Condom stopover, which booked with B&B option.
  • Your luggage is delivered at each stopover (one bag, max. 13kg/person – Max dimensions : longueur + largeur + hauteur : 120cm).
  • Your return to the starting point is organized by minibus.

Photo credits: La Romieu Tourist Office, Aire-sur-Adour Tourist Office, Condom Tourist Office

Your journey
Itinéraire Compostelle entre Lectoure et Aire sur l'Adour

Your route:

  • Elevation gain +1,575 m
  • Self-guided hike Route accessible to most hikers
  • Accommodation: in a private room (B&B, cottage, hotel, or alternative accommodation)

  • What’s the climate like? See our Frequently Asked Questions

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

Intérieur de la Cathédrale de Lectoure
Day 1: Your arrival in Lectoure

Lectoure, a magnificent town on the Camino de Santiago, perched on its natural promontory, is distinguished by its Gothic Cathedral, but its narrow streets also offer a glimpse of the mansions from a rich past.

Discover:
• Lectoure
> Saint-Gervais de Protais Cathedral
> The architecture of the mansions on Rue Nationale
> The Diana Fountain
> The unobstructed view from the Bastion
> The ramparts
> The Senegalese riflemen's square

La Collégiale Saint-Pierre de La Riomieu, merveilleuse étape sur le Chemin de Compostelle
Day 2: Lectoure - La Romieu - 19km - D+340m - 4h45

Take the path from the Gers department. Your fairly hilly route will lead you towards Marsolan, an opportunity to discover Notre Dame du Rosaire before reaching La Romieu, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and the Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church, which signals the imminent arrival of the village.

Photo: Tourist Office of La Romieu, M. Poppe

La Cathédrale de Condom et les Mousquetaires
Day 3: La Romieu - Condom - 14km - D+240m - 3h15

A peaceful stopover on the way to Condom, your route will be punctuated by heritage sites, including the village of Castelnau-sur-L'Auvignon, where you can discover the Church of Our Lady of the Naativity and the Tour du Chat, before reaching the Episcopal City of Condom and its magnificent Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Photo: OT Condom - D. VIET

Les petites ruelles de Montréal du Gers
Day 4: Condom - Montréal - 16km - D+260m - 4h15

You'll cross the Blaise River and your path will take you near Larresingle, where we invite you to detour to discover this magnificent village. You can take your time to reach Montréal, a beautiful bastide village.
Photo: Condom Tourist Office

Eauze
Day 5: Montréal - Eauze - 18km - D+235m - 4h

Today, your journey will take you past numerous lakes and watering holes. Your stop will take you to Eauze, the capital of Armagnac. Eauze is a town with a rich Gallo-Roman past, which you can explore by exploring the avenues of the Elusa Capitale Antique interpretation center.

Randonnée en automne
Day 6: Eauze - Nogaro - 21km - D+230m -5h

Your steps will lead you to the Pouy pond, then to the small village of Manicet, before continuing to Nogaro, a town known for its rich traditions: Armagnac, car racing, and Landes. This will also be an opportunity to visit the Saint-Nicolas Collegiate Church.

Sur le chemin de Compostelle, l'église Sainte-Quitterie - Aire sur l'Amour
Day 7: Nogaro - Aire-sur-l'Adour - 27,5km - D+270m - 6h30

You'll now change departments as you enter the Landes department, a department created during the French Revolution that boasts many traditions such as the Landes races, public holidays, and shepherds on stilts. The end of your hike will take you, after this long stage, to Aire-sur-l'Adour, bathed by this pleasant river, which can sometimes become raging.
Photo: Tourist Office - photo credit: Tom

le chemin de Compostelle en direction de Lectoure
Day 8: Journey back to Lectoure

Your return will be ensured by a shuttle departing at 12:30 p.m. for arrival in Lectoure at 2:20 p.m.

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 (except in Condom booked with B&B basis)
  • Tourist taxes
  • Luggage transport (maximum 13 kg/person)
  • Your digital travel and guidebook
  • The guidebook (1 copy per 3 travelers)
  • Journey back to Lectoureby regular shuttle
  • Telephone assistance

Available options:

  • Multi-risk cancellation insurance
  • Single room
  • No return from Aire-sur-l’Adour
  • The credancial

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 optional extras, L’autre Chemin offers:

  • If you would like to hike and carry your own backpack, you will receive a discount on your stay by selecting this option when booking.
  • If you do not wish to use the return shuttle service, you will receive a discount on your stay by selecting this option when booking.
  • The Pilgrim’s Credential: The pilgrim’s passport, which is stamped at each stage of the journey. We offer the Amis du Chemin de Saint-Jacques Credential as an optional extra. No need to make an extra trip to collect it — it will be sent to you along with your travel booklet before your departure.

L’Autre Chemin has developed numerous partnerships with guesthouses and small traditional hotels 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 moment of exchange and encounters. Note: The stages along the trail are determined by the walking pace that we feel is most appropriate. We strive to offer you stages that offer comfort, discovery, and authenticity in hotels, guesthouses, cottages, or unusual accommodations. However, the Stevenson Trail offers a range of amenities. Generally, bathrooms are integrated into the rooms, but they may be located on the landing or shared in some accommodations.

Half-board:

When you select a half-board stay—which typically includes a set-menu dinner and breakfast (please note that breakfast may be continental or international, depending on the accommodation)—we ask that you inform us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. Accommodations can generally cater to the needs of travelers who:

  • have medically diagnosed allergies (conditions involving the immune system that carry a risk of potentially severe reactions, such as anaphylactic shock), such as allergies to honey, tree nuts, or shellfish; are vegetarian (due to the complexity and significant constraints involved for hosts, we are unfortunately unable to arrange stays that accommodate a vegan diet);
  • follow a diet for religious reasons. Regarding food intolerances (digestive system difficulties in processing a food, resulting in purely digestive symptoms, such as lactose or gluten intolerance)
  •  dietary restrictions: we will notify the accommodation providers in advance. However, some hosts may struggle to accommodate the full range of dietary requirements, which are becoming increasingly common.

We thank you in advance for adapting your food choices to the meals provided during your stay and, if necessary, bringing along any specific supplements or items such as gluten-free bread. Please note that additional charges may apply for special dietary requirements, depending on the policies of individual accommodation providers.

By train

Lectoure does not have a train station, however, the nearest stations are in Agen or Auch.

By car

Lectoure is accessible by road; here are the main distance indicators:

  • Paris: 710 km
  • Lyon: 590 km
  • Marseille: 520 km
  • Toulouse: 115 km
  • Montpellier: 360 km

Where to park in Lectoure?

Free parking in Saint-Gervais on the outskirts of town.

Whether you want to book your stay or ask us any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.








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