- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Ultreïa zen, the Camino bike tour with short stages
From €1040 / pers
with luggage transfer & journey back included
Ultréïa zen, Compostela by bike with lighter stages
You dream of traveling by bike along a legendary route, but during the more challenging stages, you prefer to take the time to explore… The Zen Ultréïa is a trip made for you! Stages with more accessible elevation changes, more leisurely routes for a less intense effort, allowing you to take the time to savor the riches of the GR65 between Le Puy and Conques.
PSSST!! The route sometimes deviates from the path to smooth out the difficulties of certain trails.
This bike trip on small roads and tracks is more accessible than the Ultréïa trip… In short, the adventure of the Way of Saint James is open to as many people as possible. A mostly road bike trip, even if you take a few trails that could easily accommodate a cyclist-pilgrim. The end of the trip allows you to discover Conques after cycling along the magnificent Lot Valley…
See our section: Preparing your bike trip
Bonus: The L’Autre Chemin agency is located in Le Puy-en-Velay at 5 rue Grangevieille. This allows us to easily meet you upon your departure and provides us with in-depth knowledge of the route.
IMPORTANT: Although this route is more accessible than the standard version, choosing this trip requires a good level of self-management: knowing how to change an inner tube, reposition a derailed chain, and also knowing how to ride a bike even on trails and even small paths!
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The benefits of your stay:
- You travel freely
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Stopovers in private room with half-board except in Le Puy booked with B&B basis
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Easy to find your way with the new digital “travel diary & guidance” app Your luggage is delivered at each stop (1 bag max. 13kg/person)
- The return of your bikes and your return is organized and included in the tour
- For this trip, the bikes provided by the agency include insurance – More information can be found in the Insurance section
- Our travel bikes for this stay
Your route:
- Elevation gain 3,420m – Small roads, trails, and sometimes some accessible paths Self-guided cycling tour (you choose your departure point and set off solo, with family, or with friends) Moderate route length and daily elevation gain
- Family: Children from 12 years old, depending on cycling ability
- Accommodation: Private room (B&B, cottage, hotel, or alternative accommodation)
- What’s the climate like? See our Frequently Asked Questions
- Program day / day
- What's in your trip ?
- Extraas
- Accommodation
- Access to Le Puy & car parking
- Need help ?
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.
Accommodation with B&B basis
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
Buen camino! From Le Puy, discover the verdant Dolaizon Valley dotted with chibottes (shepherds' shelters). Continue on the small roads to avoid the difficulties towards Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison and then Seneujols before reaching Montbonnet and, further on, Lac de l'Oeuf (via a track). You'll soon reach Saint-Privat d'Allier, then head down the road to reach Monistrol-sur-Loire d'Allier and the Eiffel Bridge spanning the river. Discover:
• Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaizon
> The magnificent 11th-century church
> Its castle (private property)
> The view of the Dolaizon Valley
• Montbonnet
> The charming Saint-Roch Church
• Saint-Privat d'Allier
> The Château de Saint-Privat d'Allier
> The Priory and the esplanade overlooking the Allier Valley
• Monistrol d'Allier
> The Eiffel Bridge
> Le Vivier Beach
> Whitewater sports
> The Saint-Pierre Church
A beautiful climb awaits you today to reach the town of Saugues, the gateway to Gévaudan and its legends. Of course, it's a climb, but don't worry, you have plenty of time, and the electric bike is there to help you!
Discover:
• Saugues
> The English Tower
> The Beast of Gévaudan Fantastic Museum
> Biological Swimming
• La Clauze
> The Polygonal Tower
Near La Clauze
> The village of Esplantas
> Le Truc de la Garde (highest point with a magnificent panorama)
The Way of St. James (GR65) offers breathtaking scenery! You'll cycle through Margeride and soon leave Haute-Loire to reach Lozère, from Margeride to Aubrac.
Along the way, discover the Domaine du Sauvage and Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole, before arriving in Aumont-Aubrac. The Way of St. James and the electric bike will carry you smoothly!
To discover:
> The Domaine du Sauvage
> The Saint-Roch Chapel
• Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
> The European Bison Reserve
> Saint-Alaban Castle
> The Church
> The typical landscapes of Aubrac
> Aubrac cows
> Taste Aligot
• Aumont-Aubrac
> The Priory House
> Saint-Etienne Church
Incredible Aubrac, landscapes as far as the eye can see... Water, rock formations, meadows... It's all there! Discover the magnificent village of Aubrac, seemingly nestled in the heart of nature.
Discover:
• La Chaze de Peyre
> The church
• Rieutort d'Aubrac
> The village
• Nasbinals
> The town's general architecture
> The Romanesque church
> The Bès River
> The Déroc waterfall
• Aubrac
> The 12th-century Domerie church
> The English Tower
> The old hospital
> The Maison de l'Aubrac
> Notre-Dame des Gentianes d'Aubrac
The Way of St. James by bike has many surprises in store for you... Behind every beautiful climb, there's always a superb descent! Here you'll reach the Lot Valley. A day rich in Aveyron discoveries!
Discover:
• Saint-Chély d'Aubrac
> The Pilgrims' Bridge
> The Church
> The Wash Houses
> The Half-Timbered Houses
• Saint-Côme d'Olt - Labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France"
> The Church's Twisted Bell Tower
> The Town's Overall Architecture
> The Slate Roofs
> The Penitents' Chapel
> The Gentle Life on the Banks of the Lot
• Espalion
> The Old Pink Sandstone Bridge
> The Old Palace
> The Diving Suit Museum! > The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions - Joseph Vaylet
> Rouergue Museum
• Bessuéjouls
> St. Pierre Church, built of pink stone
• Estaing - Labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France"
> The Gothic Bridge over the Lot
> Estaing Castle
Today, you'll stray a little from the GR65 to enjoy the magnificent road that follows the flow of the Lot River. A refreshing day of cycling before reaching the Dourdou Gorges and the jewel of the Roeurgue: Conques.
To discover:
• Entraygues-sur-Truyère
> The confluence of the Lot and Truyère Rivers
> The Castle
> St. George's Church
> The bridges (Gothic over the Truyère and the Notre-Dame Bridge)
> The medieval character of the town
• Conques
> The Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy 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
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
- Half-board except in Le Puy booked with B&B basis
- 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
- E- bike rental with two panniers + the guarantee “Serein Mind”: +€245/bike
- Standard bike rental with two panniers + the guarantee “Serein Mind”: +€170/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 Credencial
The pilgrim’s passport must be stamped at each stopover. We offer the optional Friends of the Way of St. James Credencial. 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 credencials on site. Price: €7/credencial 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 – 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
- Estrouilhas Parking: Parking without video
- Quincieu Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video
- Montredon Park and Ride Parking: Parking without video
- Dunant Parking
- Train Station Parking: Video-monitored parking – €6 / 24 hours
- Carmes Parking: Video-monitored parking – €30 / week – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
- Foch Parking – 6 avenue du Maréchal Foch – Video surveillance – 7 days: €30 & 14 days: €60 – Reservation: +33 7 68 10 76 81
- Saint-Jacques Parking – 13 bis de Roderie – Aiguilhe – Video surveillance – Reservation: +33 4 44 43 97 43 – 7 days: €29 & 14 days: €55
- 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
Whether you’re looking to book your electric bike trip along the GR65 or have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
with L'Autre Chemin
€910 / pers.
Luggage transfer & journey back included
Ultreïa ! Compostela bike tour from le Puy to Conques
E-biking on the Saint-James way of Santiago de Compostela
€865 / pers
With luggage transfer & journey back
Act 3 – The Saint-James way from Conques to Cahors
Discover Act 3 of the GR 65 from Conques to Cahors
Dès 625€
Sacs transporté
Entre cistre & Loire
Une aventure tranquille à vélo dans quelques-uns des plus beaux paysages de Haute-Loire