In Le Puy – June 1, 2024

• Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #19 St Julien-Chapteuil / Le Puy-en-Velay
• Distance: 13 miles / Total 246.6 miles
• Ascent: 624’ / Descent: 1,978’
• Time: 7 hours 0 minutes
• Weather: 45-55°/ light rain, overcast (9th day of rain)

Much of the walk to Le Puy-en-Velay was on the road and in the rain. Once in Le Puy, the walk was along a quiet city promenade by the river. The cathedral is located in the old center, a tangle of streets. At the cathedral, I sensed more of the religious aspect of the Santiago de Compostelle Camino as this is a major starting point for the Camino. It is where I started ten years ago to walk 1,000 miles. I’m surrounded by many eager pilgrims who will start their walk tomorrow. I feel new anticipation. I have now walked across France from Swiss border to Spanish border.