Planning to walk the Via Podiensis (Le Puy Route)? Discover firsthand tips on daily stages, accommodation, terrain and services from Robert and Kate, who have walked this beautiful Camino many times. Plus, find out how to make planning easier with Robert's practical digital guide.

For 13 years, we’ve been helping English-speaking pilgrims plan and walk the Via Podiensis (GR65) from Le Puy-en-Velay. Here’s what thousands of questions, shared experiences and our own journeys along the route have taught us about walking the Camino through France.

Where can you buy food, refill your water or find a pharmacy on the Via Podiensis? A practical guide to shops, cafés, opening hours, Sundays and Mondays — and how to plan ahead without overplanning.