Category: Tours

  • Pleasantly cool – Day 57 to day 59

    Pleasantly cool – Day 57 to day 59

    Day 57 – Cahors to Montcuq (33 km) – Saturday 26.08.2023 I couldn’t really get going today. I slept until 7:30 a.m. and went to have breakfast at the hotel. I took my time and took advantage of the diverse offerings. Shortly before 9 a.m. I left the hotel and…

  • Just too hot – Day 53 to day 56

    Just too hot – Day 53 to day 56

    Day 53 – Livinhac-le-Haut to Figeac (36,1km) – Thuesday 22.08.2023 I slept quite well last night despite the heat. At 7 a.m. I got up and packed everything up and walked across the bridge into town with my things. The sun, which was still low, made the river shine in…

  • The heat is back – Day 50 to day 52

    The heat is back – Day 50 to day 52

    Day 50 – Espalion to Golinhac (28,1km) – Saturday 19.08.2023 Since the hotel doesn’t serve breakfast until 8 a.m. on weekends, I was able to sleep in. Afterwards I relaxed and went to the breakfast room and ate various things. After dinner I packed up the rest of my things…

  • Many cows – Day 47 to day 49

    Many cows – Day 47 to day 49

    Day 47 – Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole to Roc de Loups (35,4km) – Wednesday 16.08.2023 Since the supermarket didn’t open until 8:30 a.m., I stayed in my tent until 7:30 a.m. Then I packed everything up and left the campsite shortly after 8am. First I had to walk back 1 km. The first…

  • One among many – Day 44 to day 46

    One among many – Day 44 to day 46

    Day 44 – Le Puy-en-Velay to Monistrol-d’Allier (32,7km) – Sunday 13.08.2023 Today my alarm went off at 5:45am. While it was still dark, I dismantled my tent at the campsite and left shortly after 6 a.m. From there we went again to the city’s cathedral. The walk through the quiet…

  • The curch on top of the mountain – Day 39 to Day 43

    The curch on top of the mountain – Day 39 to Day 43

    Day 39 – Bourg -Argental to Saint-Julien-Molhesabate (26,8km) – Thuesday 08.08.2023 After a cold night we got up at 7am to pack up our tents. We started walking around 8 a.m. and stopped at a supermarket. There we bought breakfast and something to eat for the evening. We then ate…

  • My cousin visits me – Day35 to 38

    My cousin visits me – Day35 to 38

    Day 35 – Faramas to Beaurepaire (20km) – Friday 04.08.2023 I left the campsite early and set off in light rain. At the next bakery I bought a chocolate croissant and some cheese pastry. I sat down on a covered bench and ate both while I made myself some coffee.…

  • Lots of time in the tent – Day 30 to 34

    Lots of time in the tent – Day 30 to 34

    Day 30 – Seyssel to Jongieux (35,1km) – Sunday 30.07.2023 It had rained off and on throughout the night. At 7:30 I got up and took down my wet tent and packed everything up. I started today’s tour around 8 a.m.Immediately after the campsite I passed a café on the…

  • Bonjour France – Day 25 to 29

    Bonjour France – Day 25 to 29

    Day 25 – Lausanne to Gland (34,8km) – Thuesday 25.07.2023 I got up at 7 a.m. and packed everything up. I had a quick meal in my room and then set off early as I had a long stretch ahead of me today.I quickly left the city behind and walked…

  • Another lake – Day 22 to 24

    Another lake – Day 22 to 24

    Day 22 – Avenches to Lucens (31,6km) – Saturday 22.07.2023 I got up at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. I had breakfast with my room partner for a while and we talked about the routes we had planned for today. After eating, I took off my bed and packed up my…