Le Puy en Velay - Via Podiensis

In medieval times Le Puy has been a point, where pilgrims met, to follow the "Via Podensis" to Santiago de Compostella (-> 1600 kms). It still is!

The mass begins at 7am and ends with the blessing of pilgrims. The pilgrims seen here, rushing to the cathedral are a little late already. This afternoon they will reach St. Privat-d'Allier about 22kms west. When I walked here in 2008 it was pouring down. The bad weather went on for days.

The stretch between Le Puy and Conques was (for me!) the most impressing walk I ever did. Crossing the Aubrac is breathtaking!

Utreia!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtny1-EawRQ