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Every region of France has its own food and drink specialities, and they can be enjoyed guilt free when you walk off each day's excesses.
Just launched is a new pilgrimage through some of France's greatest gourmet regions: from the great red wines of Cahors, to the Armagnac estates of Gascony, each valley, village and vineyard has its own gourmet story.
UTracks’ French Food Lover’s Le Puy Camino offers walkers the opportunity to experience the full Le Puy route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, savouring local flavours and traditions that make each region unique.
Over 10 days, travellers walk some of the most beautiful sections of the French Way of St James (Camino de Santiago), aided by a dedicated group vehicle that makes it possible to traverse this Camino route in one scrumptious journey.
Beginning in Le Puy-en-Velay, the pilgrimage route winds south-west through French countyside, finishing in the Basque foothills near the Spanish border.
Along the way, walkers can enjoy the scent of wild thyme in the hills above Saugues and a creamy aligot (watch the kilos pile on) served in a stone buron on the Aubrac Plateau.
In Cahors, travellers enjoy a château tasting of the local malbec, and a Michelin-starred dinner, while in Gascony, it is all about Armagnac, hosted by a family who have tended their vineyards and stills for generations.
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The tour is supported by both a walking guide and a vehicle, meaning travellers spend each evening in a comfortable hotel. Walks average 10–15 kilometres per day, balancing active exploration with time to meet winemakers, visit local markets and enjoy the slow pace of village life.
“There is so much magic in this trip,” says UTracks guide Jaclyn Beagley, who leads the French Food Lover’s departures each May and September.
In Cahors, travellers enjoy a château tasting of the local malbec, and a Michelin-starred dinner, while in Gascony, it is all about Armagnac, hosted by a family who have tended their vineyards and stills for generations.
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The tour is supported by both a walking guide and a vehicle, meaning travellers spend each evening in a comfortable hotel. Walks average 10–15 kilometres per day, balancing active exploration with time to meet winemakers, visit local markets and enjoy the slow pace of village life.
“There is so much magic in this trip,” says UTracks guide Jaclyn Beagley, who leads the French Food Lover’s departures each May and September.
“You really get a feel for how the landscape changes day by day, for the countryside, the architecture, and what’s on the local regional menus. It is such a beautiful way to travel.”
French Food Lover’s Le Puy Camino is a guided walk with culinary experiences and comfortable accommodation.
French Food Lover’s Le Puy Camino is a guided walk with culinary experiences and comfortable accommodation.
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