Camino de Lourdes

Camino de Lourdes

Hautes-Pyrénées / Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

France, Lourdes to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Distance

156 km

Stages

7

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 156-kilometer spiritual route through the Pyrenees. From the incense-laden Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to the cobbled streets of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, this path resonates with centuries of devotion. Seven stages, 5147 meters of elevation gain, lead you past thermal springs in Cauterets and the verdant valleys of Argelès-Gazost. Ancient chapels whisper tales of faith as you tread the well-worn earth. Hike it from April to June or September to October, when the air is crisp and the mountains stand sentinel, inviting reflection with every step.

Highlights

  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes
  • Pic du Midi de Bigorre
  • Thermes de Cauterets
  • Gave de Pau
  • Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Stages

  1. 1

    Lourdes to Saint-Pé-de-Bigorremoderate

    12 km351 m408 m

  2. 2

    Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre to Arudychallenging

    33 km1095 m1036 m

  3. 3

    Arudy to Oloron-Sainte-Mariemoderate

    25 km469 m657 m

  4. 4

    Oloron-Sainte-Marie to L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaisemoderate

    23 km424 m481 m

  5. 5

    L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise to Mauléon-Licharremoderate

    17 km898 m921 m

  6. 6

    Mauléon-Licharre to Saint-Just-Ibarrechallenging

    23 km1066 m1039 m

  7. 7

    Saint-Just-Ibarre to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portmoderate

    24 km844 m828 m

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