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- The Saint-James Way zen from Conques to Moissac with short stages
From €1630 / pers.
With luggage transfer & journey back
The Zen Way of Saint-James from Conques to Moissac with shortened stages
Take the Way of St. James between two major abbeys from Conques to Moissac, taking advantage of short stages whenever technically possible (only two stages cannot be shortened). Your path will take you above the D’ourdou Valley to reach Figeac, a magnificent, lively town rich in heritage. Your steps will lead you towards Cajarc before reaching Cahors, a magnificent city bathed by the Lot River and where the Valentré Bridge makes a pact with the devil. Then it will take courage to reach Lascabanes in one go, but the rest will be more gentle, reaching Montcuq and its square tower, Lauzerte, then Moissac and its abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The benefits of your trek:
- You travel independently and follow the provided travel diary.
- Take advantage of our guide app to download to your smartphone (guidance, tourist information).
- Your accommodations are offered on a half-board basis (excluding the Conques and Figeac stopovers booked with B&B basis).
- Your luggage is delivered at each stopover (one bag, max. 13kg/person).
- Your return minibus transfer to the departure point is included in our packages.
Your route:
- Elevation gain +4,530 m
- Self-guided hike Route accessible to most hikers
- Route with reduced stages (however two stages seem incompressible to us 24.5km)
- 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.
Welcome to Conques, a magnificent village in the Rouergue region of Aveyron. Discover its center and the magnificent Sainte-Foy Abbey.
Discover:
> The Sainte-Foy Abbey and its tympanum depicting the Last Judgment
> The Treasure of Conques
> The general architecture of the village and its atmosphere
> The Joseph Fau Museum
> The peaceful Dourdou Valley
On the Camino de Santiago! It's a great time to get back on the Camino, which offers magnificent views of the city. The path passes through typical hamlets, peaceful forests, and picturesque viewpoints, offering a blend of nature and history. Arriving in Decazeville, a former industrial center, contrasts with the medieval charm of Conques, but it will be a welcome break for the rest of your hike.
Discover:
> Barry Bridge
> Sainte-Foy Chapel
• Decazville
> Pierre Vetter Museum
> Mining & Industrial Heritage Museum
> Notre-Dame de Decazville Church and Gustave Moreau's Stations of the Cross
After leaving Decazeville, the path winds through valleys, plateaus, and picturesque hamlets, offering numerous viewpoints over the Lot and Aveyron landscapes. You'll depart from the normal route to reach your intermediate stop before reaching the beautiful town of Figeac.
Discover:
• Livinhac-le-Haut
> The Saint-Roch Chapel
Walk through meadows and groves to reach the hamlet of Guirande, with its Romanesque chapel. The trail continues between hills and wooded valleys before descending towards the Célé Valley. The arrival in Figeac is superb.
Discover:
• Montredon
> Notre Dame de la Pitié Chapel
> Saint-Michel Church
• Figeac
> The historic center
> The Champollion Museum
> The Ratier Propeller and Aeronautical Products Museum
> Hôtel de Laporte
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Asquier
The day begins with a beautiful climb. The route eases and leads you to the beautiful village of Faycelles. You will continue along a small road to reach the Mas de la Croix near the village of Béduer. Further along the GR 65, you will reach the small village of Gréalou or the hamlet of Ussac.
Discover:
• Faycelles
> The village of Faycelles and its church
> Discover the Gariottes or Cazelles, a shelter made entirely of flat stones, with round walls and a conical roof.
• Gréalou
> Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, home to a polychrome pietà believed to date from the 15th century
> Pech-Laglaire Dolmen
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: M. TURIN
A short stopover that offers you the opportunity to walk and discover the dolmens of Pech Laglayre. Continuing leisurely along the GR65, flanked by dry stone walls and hedges of cazelles, you'll discover a pleasant panorama just before plunging into the Lot Valley and reaching Cajarc. Arriving in Cajarc, a charming village on the banks of the Lot, will undoubtedly be a relaxing moment, perfect for exploring its historic center and old houses.
Discover:
• Cajarc
> Its town center
> The 13th-century church and
> The Maison de l'Hébrardie with its Gothic windows
> Railway Museum
> Art on a gentle slope
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Novello
You will leave Cajarc by crossing the Lot River and then gradually climb up to the Causse de Limogne. The climb is steep but steady, offering beautiful views over the valley. The rest continues on the limestone plateau, typical of Quercy: dry stone walls, cazelles (small shepherd's huts), dolmens. You will then descend gently towards Limogne-en-Quercy, a large, lively village in the heart of the causse, renowned for its truffle market.
Discover:
> View of the Quercy Mountains
> La Capelette Chapel
> The dolmens of Mas des Bories
> Ruins of Lantouy Abbey
• Limogne in Quercy
> Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
> Truffles
The GR65 section between Limogne-en-Quercy and Lalbenque is a typical crossing of the Causse du Quercy. You'll discover an authentic landscape, marked by dry stone walls, stunted oaks, caselles (stone shepherd's huts), dolmens, and preserved rural heritage.
Discover:
• Bach
> Cloup d'Aural Phosphate Quarries
> The Church
> The English Wells
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Novello
The path descends to Labastide-Marnhac, dominated by its restored medieval castle, before reaching forest paths and agricultural areas. The trail then plunges into the Lot Valley. The arrival in Cahors is spectacular: you'll discover a town nestled in a bend of the river, dominated by the Valentré Bridge.
Places to discover:
• Cahors
> The Valentré Bridge
> The 12th-century Saint-Etienne Cathedral
From the start and after crossing the Valentré Bridge, it climbs steeply... You walk along small roads and white tracks in the middle of the forest... How the landscapes have changed since you left!
Discover:
• Labastide-Marnhac
> The castle
• Lascabanes
> Church
Today is a quieter stopover, allowing you to explore the village of Montcuq. A lively village, famous for its medieval tower overlooking the valley and its colorful market. Its warm and lively atmosphere contrasts with the calm of Lascabanes.
Things to see:
• Montcuq
> High tower
> Old town and its half-timbered houses
> Saint-Hilaire Church
The GR65 section between Montcuq and Lauzerte is relatively short. It offers a magnificent transition between the Quercy Blanc and the first hills of Tarn-et-Garonne. It's a pleasant section, with rolling landscapes and superb panoramas, which concludes with the spectacular arrival in Lauzerte, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Discover:
• Berty
> Charry Castle
> Rouillac Chapel
• Montlauzun
> The Castle
• Lauzerte
> The Medieval Town
> Saint Bartholomew's Church
> The Barbican – Defensive Military Structure
> Saint Bartholomew's Church
> The Pilgrim's Garden
This stage of the GR65 (Path of St. James) connects Lauzerte, a magnificent hilltop medieval fortified town, to Durfort-Lacapelette. The climb to the plateau and Durfort-Lacapelette offers sweeping views of the Tarn Valley.
Places to discover:
• Near Lauzerte
> The Chartron Dovecote
> The Saint-Sernin Chapel
• Durfort-Lacapelette
> Saint-Simplice Church
The route alternates between forest paths and cultivated areas (cereals, orchards, and vineyards). This short section leads you to the Romanesque jewel of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Moissac and its famous cloister, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover:
• Moissac
> Abbey of Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
> The Garonne Canal Bridge
> The Tarn River
> Chasselas grapes
Meet with your luggage at 11 a.m. in front of the Moissac Tourist Office for your return to Conques (arrival 3 p.m. depending on road conditions).
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 (excluding the Conques and Figeac stopovers booked with the 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 Conques by regular shuttle
- Telephone assistance
Available options:
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance
- Single room
- No return from Moissac
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 do not wish to take advantage of the return shuttle to Conques, benefit from a €65 discount on your trip.
The Credential The pilgrim’s passport to be stamped at each stop.
We offer the Credential 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 / credential when booking your hike
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 Camino 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.
By Train
Conques-en-Rouergue does not have a train station. However, if you arrive by train, here is some information on how to get to Conques.
- From Paris: Arrival at Saint-Christophe train station, then take a taxi to Conques.
- From Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, or Marseille: Arrival at Rodez train station, then take bus line 223 (during school term) or a taxi.
By Car
Conques is accessible by road. Here are the main mileage indicators:
- Paris: 630 km – A20 or A71 Lyon: 360 km Marseille: 370 km
- Toulouse: 185 km – A68 then RN88
- Montpellier: 205 km
Where to park in Conques?
Long-term parking at the river – Free parking
Whether you want to book your stay or ask us any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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