• Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
  • Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac
France / Le Puy-en-Velay

Trail on the Camino de Santiago: from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espeyrac

Réf : LUZIQT

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Trail running
    Beginner
    For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
    Intermediate
    For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
    Confirmed
    For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
    Advanced
    You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
    Expert
    You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
  • Destination
    France / Le Puy-en-Velay
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    68.26 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Embark on a 7-day trail running adventure along one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino de Santiago , between Le Puy-en-Velay and Espeyrac . This trip is designed for experienced trail runners capable of covering more than 30 km per day over 6 stages. Through the mountains of the Haute-Loire , the plateaus of the Cantal , the vast Aubrac region , and the valleys of the Aveyron , each day is an immersion in authentic and wild nature. The route, demanding yet accessible to prepared athletes, is punctuated by convivial picnic breaks and a great group atmosphere . It's the perfect opportunity to share the effort , discover a region on foot , and consolidate your training in a stunning setting. A true sporting challenge at the pace of trail running, combining pushing your limits with moments of camaraderie.

The highlights

  • 7-day trail run on the legendary GR65 between Le Puy-en-Velay and Espeyrac
  • A series of 6 stages of over 30 km for experienced trail runners
  • Nature immersion through the Aubrac, the Cantal and the mountains of the Haute-Loire
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Advance

Levels

Trail running
Beginner
For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
Intermediate
For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
Confirmed
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
Advanced
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
Expert
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 28 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 250 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 7 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor

Thomas - sports instructor and organizer of the trip.

I'm here to make sure you have a great week and that the group enjoys this magnificent route.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Arrival in Espeyrac and transfer to Le Puy-en-Velay

    • Transportation Minibus - 04h30 - 300km
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    You'll meet in Espeyrac around noon to begin your adventure. After leaving your vehicles there, you'll head towards Le Puy-en-Velay, the starting point of your route. This transfer allows you to spend the night there and enjoy some rest before your departure the following morning.


    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5, 7

Access

Departure
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Espeyrac, France
Day 7 - 15h00

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation: 6 nights in a hotel with full board
  2. Luggage transfer
  3. Supplies
  4. Professional and friendly staff!
  5. Mechanical assistance (we are talking about roadside assistance)
  6. Travel agent professional liability insurance
  7. Everything I can do to make the stay even more enjoyable

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the starting point of the stay
  2. Visits during the stages
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Single room option (+€100/night)
  5. cancellation insurance
  6. Assistance insurance, medical expenses and civil liability

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Equipment
The Thomas team
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The Thomas team

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A specialist in outdoor sports based in Occitanie, our local partner is an agency run by passionate individuals dedicated to outdoor experiences. With over 10 years of expertise, its founder, a certified instructor, designs immersive trips focused on road cycling, gravel biking, trail running, and triathlon. The agency prides itself on offering unique, off-the-beaten-path routes that allow participants to discover the region's wildest terrain. Combining professionalism and on-the-ground expertise, the agency provides athletes of all levels with an unforgettable adventure in the heart of southern France.
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