Le way to Santiago de Compostela from Cluny and Lyon crosses the plateaus of the Gorges de la Loire passing through Valprivas before joining the Puy-en-Velay.
Two departures: Lyon and Cluny, for an arrival in Velay, Puy-en-Velay, city historical starting point of the pilgrimage et European capital of the Ways of Santiago de Compostela and a true crossroads of upstream itineraries.
Useful information
From Cluny, in Burgundy, and its famous abbey, hikers set off to discover the Beaujolais mountains, Roanne and its vineyards to arrive in Forez where the path from Lyon joins them. From Lyon, capital of the Gauls, the path crosses the Monts du Lyonnais before joining the Forez.
After Montbrison, the 2 paths meet up to Montarcher and enter Haute-Loire via Electoral privilege and along the Loire gorges.
You plan to hike on the GR 765 or schedule a few stages: nothing could be simpler!
We guide you by giving you some practical information before you start:
- More than 30 days of hiking possible,
- GR 765
- White and red signage
- From Lyon, Cluny Via le Puy-en-Velay
- Topoguide available in bookshops and on sale here
- The application “ Hiking in Haute-Loire » is free to download and accompanies you along your journey in the 43.
Accommodation in Valprivas
Grocery caterer in Valprivas
The right place to eat and fill your backpack in Valprivas:
