- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Ultreïa ! Compostela bike tour from le Puy to Conques
€920 / pers.
Luggage transfer & journey back included
Ultreïa is an expression of joy of the Middle Ages, mainly related to the pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela. This greeting of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela means: to go further and higher. It is the expression of physical and spiritual overcoming.
L’Autre Chemin offers the emblematic route from Le Puy-en-Velay, the Saint-James way of Santiago de Compostela! A real immersion in the universe of the pilgrimage with quality stops selected by L’Autre Chemin. Because we have personally checked the route, we propose to ride as close as possible to the “Chemin” but also sometimes on small roads when it becomes too complicated for a “rider pilgrim”.
An e-bike tour in the heart of nature from Le Puy-en-Velay – Haute-Loire to Conques – Aveyron. Your tour will pass through the plateaus of Margueride and Aubrac but also the Lot Valley(where we suggest 2 routes : The authentic way to follow the Compostela route or The Lot valley route to join Conques following the river…)
A e-bike tour out of time, in the millennial traces … Ultreïa and buen camino!
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Advantages of going on an electric bike tour with L’Autre Chemin:
- You travel self-guided and follow a specially-planned route with short stages so that you can make the most of your time in the Haute-Loire.
- Extra, we provide modern electric bikes that are both comfortable and easy to ride. L’Autre Chemin can also supply children’s bikes or trailers.
- Your stopovers are in guesthouses or family-friendly hotels, providing a comfortable and authentic base from which you can discover the local area and enjoy a real change of scenery.
- Tour with half-board basis
- Your luggage is transferred to each stopover (you only need to carry what you need for the day with you).
- All of the itineraries have been tried and tested to ensure that our packages are both extraordinary and accessible.
Your bike tour
- Difference in elevation : 4090m for the authentic way and 3950m for the Lot valley route – Country roads and paths
- Athletic tour with significant drop
- Family tour : Children from ages of 14 (according to cycle ability)
- This long-distance tour requires a good autonomy in the management of the bike: how to change an inner tube… But also a good control of the piloting of a bike (significant drop, steep descents …)In order to prepare your trip, find our advice.
Please note that every stopover is given as an indication and may be modified according to the availability of accommodation
A nice opportunity to discover the ancient town an the European capital of Saint-James way.
To discover :
• Le Puy-en-Velay
> Crozatier Museum
> Notre-Dame de France
> L’Hôtel-Dieu
> Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
> The medieval town
> The Cathedral
> The castle of Polignac
> During summer, the light show Puy de Lumières
> The immersive Show Hôtel e Lumières
> The Immersive show Terres de Géant
Take it easy to climb the Gorges of the valley of the Allier, hard but how beautiful!
To discover :
• Saint-Christophe sur Dolaison
> The XIth century church
> The Castle (private property)
> The view on Dolaizon valley
• Seneujols (with a slight detour)
> Dolmen
• Montbonnet
>The gorgeous St-Roch church
• Saint-Privat d’Allier
> Horse-riding
> The Castle
> The Prieuré
• Sauges
> The English Tower
> The Gevaudan beast muséum
> Biological swimming
• La Clauze
> The tower
You drive through breathtaking landscapes in Margeride and soon you leave the Haute-Loire to enter the Lozère... From the Margeride to the Aubrac.
Discover on your route the Domaine du Sauvage, Saint-Alban Limagnole to reach Aumont-Aubrac. The "Chemin", the electric bike carries you quietly!
To discover :
> The Domaine of Sauvage
> The Hospitalet of Sauvage
> The Saint-Roch chapel
• Saint-Alan Limangole
> The scenovision - Mad of Margeride
> The European Bison Reserve
> The Castle of Saint-Alaban
> The Church
> The typical landscapes of Aubrac
> Aubrac cows
> Taste the Aligot
• Aumont-Aubrac
> The House of the Priory
> The church of Saint-Etienne
Incredible Aubrac, landscapes as far as the eye can see ... Water, piles of rocks, meadows ... Everything is there! discover the magnificent village of Aubrac which seems to sit there in the heart of nature.
To discover :
• La Chaze de Peyre
> The church
• Rieutort d'Aubrac
> The village
• Nasbinals
> The general architecture of the city
> The Romanesque church
> The Bès river
• Aubrac
> The Domerie church
> The English Tower
> The old hospital
> The Aubrac House
> Our Lady of the gentians of Aubrac
• Saint-Chély d'Aubrac
> The pilgrims' bridge
> The church
> The wash houses
> Half-timbered houses
Today, new scenery to join the beautiful Lot valley and the Aveyron ... St Come d'Olt, Espalion and Estaing ... Gorgeous stops.
To discover :
• Saint-Come d'Olt - "Most beautiful villages of France" label
> The bell tower of the church
> The global architecture of the city
> Slate roofs
> The Chapel of the Penitents
> The sweetness of life on the banks of Lot
• Espalion
> The old bridge made with pink stones
> The old castle
> The scuba museum !
> The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions - Joseph Vaylet
> Museum of the Rouergue
• Bessuéjouls
> The church of St-Pierre built with pink stones
• Estaing - "Most beautiful villages of France" label
> The Gothic Bridge on the Lot
> The Castle of Estaing
Astonishing Conques coming out of nowhere. A sport route to raise from the Lot valley... Unless unless you may prefer to follow the Lot to join without difficulty Conques !
The authentic way
• Espeyrac and its church
> The stunning village of Soulié
The Lot valley way
• Entraygues sur Truyère
> The confluence of Lot and Truyère
> The castle
> St. George's Church
> The bridges (Gothic on the Truyère and the bridge Notre-Dame)
> The medieval character of the city
• Conques
> The Abbey church of Sainte-Foy and its tympanum presenting the last judgment
> The Treasure of Conques
> The general architecture of the village and its atmosphere
> The Joseph Fau Museum
> The peaceful valley of Dourdou
Meet at the Étoile car park in Conques (8:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. depending on your choice) by minibus to ensure your return to Puy-en-Velay with your bikes (Arrival expected 12:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. depending on the departure time and road conditions).
Prices include:
- Accommodation in a double, twin, or multiple-occupancy room with half-board
- Tourist taxes,
- Luggage transfer at the stopover (one bag, max. 13kg/person),
- Journey back to the starting point (passenger & bike)
- Access to the guidance app and travel diary,
- Telephone assistance.
Extras
- Electric bike rental or a non-electric bike rental, two rear panniers, a helmet, a light repair kit,
- Multitasks and cancellation insurance
- Single supplement
This price does not include
- Transportation and transfers to the starting point Meals other than those listed in the description
- Multirisks and annulation insurance
- Parking Bike rental
- GPX tracks (we do not provide GPX tracks for our routes – guidance via the app)
- Drinks, spending money, any visits or activities
- Generally, anything not listed in the “This price includes” section
Administration fees
- €12/person if ordered online
- €15/person via quote
As an optional extra, L’Autre Chemin offers:
You want to rent a bike
- Electric-assisted hybrid bike rental with two panniers + the guarantee “Serein Mind”: +€215/bike
- Non-electric hybrid bike rental with two 20-liter panniers+ the guarantee “Serein Mind”: +€145/bike
If you plan to travel with your bike, please ensure certain points:
If it is an electric-assisted bike, the battery must have a minimum power of 400 or even 500 watts. Please note: the battery must be removable; if not, please contact us to check availability. It is imperative that your bike is in perfect working order before departure. Remember to have it serviced. Please bring a suitable repair kit and a smartphone mount for the handlebars. Our routes combine small roads and trails; your bike must be a hybrid, mountain bike, or gravel bike with suitable tires. City and road bikes are therefore prohibited. Our trips are more or less sporty, and a basket on the handlebars is to be avoided, as are large city bags. You’ll be riding on trails, and this type of equipment risks destabilizing the bike’s balance and making it difficult to transfer bikes (similarly, front mudguards make it difficult to load bikes onto trailers, so avoid them). Any doubts? Contact us.
The Credential
The pilgrim’s passport must be stamped at each stopover. We offer the optional Friends of the Way of St. James Credential. No need to travel, it will be delivered to your first hotel before your arrival. However, if you plan to attend the Pilgrims’ Mass at 7 a.m. at Le Puy Cathedral, you can pick up credentials on site. Price: €7/credential when booking your stay
Add a final night in Le Puy
Because it’s always nice to rest before leaving, but also to enjoy the city of Le Puy a little longer, you can opt for an additional night at the end of your stay. Contact us ;-)
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 connection. Note: The stages along the Camino 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 Camino de Santiago offers a range of unconventional accommodations.
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 cycling trip to 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 very pleasant 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
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 (near train station, Ibis Styles & Budget)
- Estrouilhas Parking: Parking without video (near Ibis Centre)
- Quincieu Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video (near Ibis Centre)
- 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 (near Ibis Styles & Budget)
- Carmes Parking: Video-monitored parking – €30 / week – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81 (near Ibis Styles & Budget)
- Foch Parking – 6 avenue du Maréchal Foch – Video surveillance – (near Ibis Styles & Budget) – 7 days: €30 & 14 days: €60 – 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: €29 & 14 days: €55 (near Ibis Center)
- La Malle Postale – Parking at 7km from Le Puy – Drop-off and pick-up guaranteed – 7 days / 7– 7 days: €30 & 15 days: €50 – Reservation: 04 71 04 21 79 Prices given for information purposes only, subject to change without notice
with L'Autre Chemin
€1345 / pers.
With luggage transfer and journey back
The Saint-James Way from Puy-en-Velay to Conques
The Camino de Santiago from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques, a hike along the Via Podiensis through volcanoes, the Aubrac plateau, and the valleys of the Lot, leading to the Sainte-Foy Abbey
From €520 / pers
with luggage transfer & journey back
Bike getaway on the Camino from Le Puy to Nasbinals
Le Puy to Nasbinals, discovering the Way of Saint James by bike
€750 / pers
with luggage transfer
Act 1 – The Saint-James way, from Puy-en-Velay to Nasbinals
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