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Discover The Lyon way

On the Camino de Santiago GR® 765, join le Puy-en-Velay starting from Lyon. This hike offers a superb combination of culture, history, and natural landscapes. Plan for about 10 days of walking.

Starting from Lyon

Your journey begins in the capital of Gaul. Departing from the Saint-Nizier Cathedral, the route then takes you through the Saint-Jean district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you leave the city, you will spot several aqueducts before reaching the Chaponost aqueduct, built between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.

The Must-See Stops

The hike takes you through the gentle Lyonnais hills and their orchards. This hilly region between Lyon and the Forez is dotted with charming small villages such as Thurins and Saint-Martin-en-Haut, offering verdant landscapes and Romanesque churches.

You will then cross the Loire River to reach the Forez mountains. At Saint-Romain-le-Puy, the route joins the way of Cluny. The trail becomes more rugged. Next, head to the Loire gorges before arriving at the Puy-en-Velay and the Via Podiensis.

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The Cultural and Natural Experience

The path and its surroundings have preserved numerous monuments that today serve as historical witnesses of the territories crossed.

As the starting city of the route, Lyon offers a rich Roman and medieval history, as well as its famous gastronomy. Hikers can visit the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and the historic Vieux Lyon district before beginning their journey.

Upon leaving Lyon, you’ll enjoy the hills and vineyards. You’ll then visit numerous chapels and churches in the Forez mountains. As you reach the Ance Valley and the Loire gorges, you’ll discover the first Loire castles.

As the finishing point, the Puy-en-Velay is famous for its Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral and the Corneille Rock. It is also the traditional starting point of the Camino de Santiago for many pilgrims.

Hike with Peace of Mind

To help you fully enjoy your hike, we offer a luggage transport service along the Lyon route. This way, you can walk lightly without worrying about the weight of your bag.

We can also provide custom transport services, for instance, to bring you back to your initial starting point once your hike is over. This service also allows you to reach a train station or an airport.

The Lyon way