- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- The Saint-James Way from Conques to Moissac
From €1240 / pers.
With luggage transfer & journey back
The Camino de Santiago from Conques to Moissac
What if we continued the adventure from Conques to Moissac? Two extraordinary cities connected by a path filled with discoveries and sharing… We’ll return with our heads full of memories and stars! Continue the ancestral route through sublime, varied landscapes rich in heritage.
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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 Figeac stopover 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 +4,360 m
- Self-guided hike Route accessible to most hikers
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Route accessible to experienced walkers 6 to 7 hours of walking
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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 wonderful time to get back on the Camino, which offers magnificent views of the city. You'll begin your journey with a climb to reach the Sainte-Foy Chapel. Then, descend towards the town of Decazeville before heading back up to Livinhac-le-Haut.
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
• Livinhac-le-Haut
> Saint-Roch Chapel
Continuing along the path, you reach the village of Montredon, where the route now gently winds towards the Célé Valley (view of Lake Enguirande) and Figeac, your stopover.
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Asquier
Places to 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
A beautiful and long stage today. To leave Figeac, cross the footbridge for a fairly steep climb. The route calms down and leads you to the beautiful village of Faycelles. Your path continues on a small road to reach the Mas de la Croix near the village of Béduer. Further on, continuing on the GR 65, you reach the small village of Gréalou. You continue peacefully on the GR65 accompanied by dry stone walls and hedges of cazelles, you discover a pleasant panorama just before plunging towards the Lot Valley and reaching Cajarc.
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 pieta believed to date from the 15th century
> Pech-Laglaire Dolmen
• 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. Asquier
Today you continue through the Quercy mountains to reach the small and pretty village of Limogne. There you will discover the cazelles or the gariottes or even the Bories, shelters without frames!
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
You're still walking in the Causses du Quercy Natural Park, and the trail continues through chaineraides and along drystone walls and dolmens. You'll walk alongside magnificent villages such as Varaire, Vaylats, and Bach. Welcome to the land of washhouses and the Quercy black truffle!
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Novello
Discover:
• Bach
> Cloup d'Aural Phosphate Mines
> The Church
> The English Wells
Today, your route won't really cross any villages, but it even seems to avoid them... a walk in the heart of nature. Further on, you'll "glide" to reach the beautiful town of Cahors, which will punctuate your hike!
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
Walk through the undergrowth sheltered by oak trees. The route takes you to Montcuq and then Lauzerte along whitewashed paths, grassy trails, and forest paths.
Discover:
• Montcuq
> High tower
> Old town and its half-timbered houses
> Saint-Hilaire Church
• Berty
> Charry Castle
> Rouillac Chapel
• Montlauzun
> The castle
• Lauzerte
> The medieval town
> Saint-Barthélemy Church
> The Barbican – Defensive military structure
> Saint-Barthélemy Church
> The pilgrim's garden
From Lauzerte, the path plunges into the forest and climbs a hill. This is also an opportunity to take a last look at Lauzerte. The route alternates between forest paths and sometimes following the road. Soon you reach Moissac, with its charming medieval town.
Places to discover:
• Near Lauzerte
> The Chartron Dovecote
> The Saint-Sernin Chapel
• Dufort-Lacapelette
> Saint-Simplice Church
• Moissac
> Saint-Pierre Abbey, 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 (except the Figeac stopover 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 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 wish to hike and carry your own backpack If you wish to carry your backpack, benefit from a €95 discount on your trip.
- 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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