France on Foot
Walking Meditation Along the Camino Frances
After years of walking the Basque Camino, the Red Monkey guides are following the call to offer a pilgrimage starting farther along the traditional route. We will be hiking from the sacred Black Madonna city of Le Puy-en-Velay to revered pilgrimage village of Conques, France.
Be nourished by the French countryside and return to your own rhythms along this unforgettable section of the Camino, considered by many to be the most beautiful section of all the Caminos. Pilgrims will be pampered by the warmth of the stunning scenery during the day and in our incredible accommodations at night.
You’ll meet your group in Lyon, France’s second largest city. After a short van ride we will reach our starting point of Le Puy, an incredible medieval village known for its towering volcanic spires that are incorporated into the architecture. After sleeping in a boutique hotel made from volcanic rocks, we will visit the Cathedral for a special pilgrims' mass and begin our walk. Our next 10 days will increase in difficulty, as we wind through volcanic mountain valleys, medieval villages, and charming pastures with our supportive group.
Please note: With slightly longer distances, no rest day, this is considered the more "advanced" pilgrimage trip.
Feel free to talk with us to figure out which is the best trip for you!
Be nourished by the French countryside and return to your own rhythms along this unforgettable section of the Camino, considered by many to be the most beautiful section of all the Caminos. Pilgrims will be pampered by the warmth of the stunning scenery during the day and in our incredible accommodations at night.
You’ll meet your group in Lyon, France’s second largest city. After a short van ride we will reach our starting point of Le Puy, an incredible medieval village known for its towering volcanic spires that are incorporated into the architecture. After sleeping in a boutique hotel made from volcanic rocks, we will visit the Cathedral for a special pilgrims' mass and begin our walk. Our next 10 days will increase in difficulty, as we wind through volcanic mountain valleys, medieval villages, and charming pastures with our supportive group.
Please note: With slightly longer distances, no rest day, this is considered the more "advanced" pilgrimage trip.
Feel free to talk with us to figure out which is the best trip for you!
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.Your 12 Day Walking Trip Includes:
*This excludes 2 dinners and 1 lunch when you’ll have time to explore these breathtaking villages. |
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Cost: $4407
Possible scholarships and work exchange available on a limited basis. Contact us for more details.
Possible scholarships and work exchange available on a limited basis. Contact us for more details.
Meet Your Guides
Rachael Corinne Sanborn has been deeply engaged in hiking and pilgrimage as a spiritual practice for over 20 years and has been cultivating a meditation practice for the same duration. As the founder of Red Monkey Travel, she is passionate about facilitating journeys for women that help them to reconnect with themselves. She holds an MBA, is a certified yoga instructor, teacher of Bharata Natyam, and has walked over 1,500 miles on the Camino de Santiago. Rachael is deeply honored to hold space for everyone on this trip.