Hiking Guide - Ways of St. James: The Vézelay Way | Lepère Éditions

This is one of the four great pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in France, described by Aimery Picaud in his Pilgrim's Guide, starting from the "eternal hill" of Vézelay. With relatively little hilliness, it is the preferred route for pilgrims from northeastern France and Belgium. This practical guide follows the historical route and also offers shorter alternatives, offering a peaceful journey surrounded by nature. Depending on your desire for discovery or the distance, you can choose to go via Bourges (880 km) or Nevers (920 km). You will discover the abbey of La Charité-sur-Loire, the collegiate church of St-Léonard-de-Noblat, the abbey of St-Martial in Limoges, the cathedral of Périgueux, before reaching Gascony and the Basque Country at the foot of the Pyrenees. This guide was written in partnership with the Association of Friends of Saint-Jacques de la Voie de Vézelay. The quality of a Lepère guide is: - A verified route, covered on foot
- Experienced walkers: 20 years of experience
To help you set off with complete peace of mind, you will find a detailed description of the route, a presentation of the stages, 1:50,000 topographic maps, a map of the main towns, a list of accommodations, and cultural and historical information.

– presentation and practical advice
– 34 stages via Bourges, 35 via Nevers
– detailed route descriptions
– 452 verified accommodations
– new 1:50,000 topographic maps
– map of the main towns
– historical and cultural information
– GPS tracks to download from the website the publisher