The walk

Continue the adventure of the route to Saint Jacques de Compostela between Nasbinals and Conques. The regions crossed are a true paradise for hiking, from the Aubrac plateau to Conques, via the Lot valley, each step takes on a particular flavor. The arrival in Conques is one of the highlights of the route and invites you to continue the hike towards new horizons...

Set off on this extraordinary and cosmopolitan path, where conviviality is very strong and where the landscapes pass from region to region without monotony!! Compostela, a unique adventure!!

Highlights

The village of Conques and its Abbatiale Sainte-Foy.
Crossing of villages classed among more beautiful villages of France.
The Lot Valley.

Itinerary

DAY 1

NASBINALS

Arrival at the accomodation late in the afternoon, dinner and overnight.

Altitude: 1180m

DAY 2

NASBINAL - ST. CHELY D'AUBRAC 17km

This section descend toward the Valley of the Borlades. You will pass through the village of Aubrac, great historic place of the plateau located at 1300m of altitude, where we will be able to discover the church of Poors’ Notre Dame and the vestiges of the Dômerie. We will descend up to Belvezet in order to join St Chely d’Aubrac.

Altitude: 808m - Elevation: +220m / -580m - Duration: 4h-5h

DAY 3

ST.CHELY D'AUBRAC - ST. COM D'OLT 17km

You leave St Chely d’Aubrac by crossing the old bridge which climb over the Borlade River. You are in the Lot’s Valley. After having crossed a part of the Rouergue, you will arrive to the city of St Côme d’Olt, classed among the prettiest villages of France.

Altitude: 385m - Elevation: +250m / -700m - Duration: 4h-5h

DAY 4

ST. COME D'OLT - ESTAING 20.5km

Your Journey follows the shape of the Lot, you will pass through Espalion, then St Pierre de Bessuéjol before arriving to the pretty village of Estaing , also classed among the prettiest villages of France.

Altitude: 320m - Elevation: +410m / -460m - Duration: 4h-5h

DAY 5

ESTAING - GOLINHAC 16km

An uphill step: the ascent to Golinhac is a little demanding, as it is on tarmac. The village is home to a great deal of St Jacques' heritage: church, stone cross sculpted with a small pilgrim holding a bumblebee: this village was on a route of passage as early as the 11th century.

Altitude: 630m - Elevation: +540m / -220m - Duration: 4h-5h

DAY 6

GOLINHAC - CONQUES 21km

After the start, there's a steep ascent (220m), before descending to Conques, one of France's most beautiful villages. You'll have plenty of time to explore this medieval village and its many treasures, including the abbey church and its Romanesque sculptures.

Altitude: 280m - Elevation: +360m / -700m - Duration: 7h

DAY 7

CONQUES

End of the trip after the breakfast.

Map

Organization

Access

SNCF railway Station of Aumont-Aubrac

The price covers

- Half board
- Luggage transfer between each walking stage (depending on the option chosen)
- Provision of the topo-guide (1 topo-guide per room reserved).
- Tourist tax

The price does not cover

- The insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Transfers from your home to the meeting point and dispersion
- Midday picnic
- Shuttles or taxis to collect your car or to shorten certain stages and parking costs
- Registration fees (+15 € / person)
- Shipping costs abroad (+20 € / file)
- Priority registration fees on D-15 (+45€ / file)

Additional information

Return shuttle (to be reserved and paid upon registration): 35 €

Accommodation

1*, 2** and 3*** hotels or guest rooms.