Walking the Via Podiensis from Air-sur-l'Adour to Saint-Jean
Stage 6
158.2km
8 days
Carefully Selected 1 to 2 star accommodations
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From Aire-sur-l’Adour to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the 6th and final section of Via Podiensis will surely bewitch you. It starts in Les Landes and hikers quickly enter the French Basque Country. Charming French villages, beautiful forests, great scenic views, history: this section combines it all as you get closer to the Pyrenees, never far ahead in the distance. Finally, you reach their foothills in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, both the end of Via Podiensis and the beginning of the Camino Frances, to Santiago.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Highlights
Aire-sur-l'Adour
Look forward to the pretty town of Aire-sur-l’Adour with its charming historical buildings that are nestled along the river. This medieval market town is the perfect start to experience the region’s peaceful way of living. It is divided into two parts: the lower section lies by the picturesque river Adour and is home to the 12th century cathedral. In the upper town, the Eglise de Sainte Quitterie is also a must-see.
Landes département
The beautiful region of Landes looks like out of a storybook. Between scenic cultivated landscapes, sheep graze on rolling green hills which are dotted with picturesque hamlets. Different ancient buildings, from well-conserved stone chapels to washhouses catch the hiker’s eye.
Basque country
Beautiful Basque villages with typical names like Bastida Xoko, Utxiat or Bussunaritz welcome you during the last parts of the Le Puy Camino. With their warm red roofs, old houses and green surroundings, they boast a unique ambiance. As the trail is going up and down all day long you can expect great views over these villages as well as the verdant countryside.
Aire Sur L'adour to Saint Jean Pied De Port
Le Puy Camino
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Itinerary
Day 1
AIRE SUR L'ADOUR (Arrival)
The pretty town of Aire-sur-l’Adour, gateway to Les Landes département, is split between two parts: the lower section lies by the river Adour and is home to the 12th century cathedral. In the upper town, the Eglise de Sainte Quitterie is also a must-see. This medieval market town is the perfect start to experience the region’s peaceful way of living.
Day 2 33.8km
AIRE SUR L'ADOUR
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ARZACQ ARRAZIGUET
As the kick-off to the final section of Via Podiensis or Le Puy Route, we spend our first day walking through les Landes département and its crop fields. Cultivated landscapes are dotted with hamlets with different ancient buildings, from well-conserved stone chapels to washhouses. This first day is demanding, mostly because of its length rather than the difficulty of the terrain.
Day 3 29.8km
ARZACQ ARRAZIGUET
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ARTHEZ EN BEARN
The beauty of the route today lies in the lovely paths taken along hillsides from where, from time to time, we can see a steeple reaching up to the sky, from the valley below. The route runs through the rounded hills, passing by numerous villages and as many old churches, such as in Luvigny, Larreule or Caubin.
Day 4 31.2km
ARTHEZ EN BEARN
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NAVARRENX
Today is a long day, going through the attractive undulating countryside of Le Bearn area. After crossing over the river Gave de Pau, there are a few long uphill stretches which add some difficulty to this stimulating walk. One of the best rewards of the day comes after the uphill, when arriving in Navarrenx, a beautiful fortified city which was the first bastioned city of France.
Day 5 34.7km
NAVARRENX
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SAINT PALAIS
Soon after Navarrenx, we find ourselves walking through the countryside and attractive woodland. Then we reach Lichos, marking the entrance of the Camino into the Basque Country. Passing via the village of Aroue, we continue our way up and down with the Pyrenees getting closer and closer with each step. Finally, we reach Saint-Palais.
Day 6 10.5km
SAINT PALAIS
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LARCEVEAU
This is another incredible walk, passing through few villages but offering beautiful views all the way. Walking through the peaceful countryside, we gradually make our way up to the chapel of Soyarce with its wonderful views over the Pyrenees. We pass the typical village of Ostabat and continue to Larceveau.
Day 7 18.2km
LARCEVEAU
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SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT
The last day of the final section of Via Podiensis runs through the hilly countryside of the Basque Country, with its grazing sheep and red-roofed houses. The Camino goes up and down all day long, offering great views over the verdant countryside and passing through villages with typical Basque names like Bastida Xoko, Utxiat or Bussunaritz. The journey ends up in the beautiful medieval Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, at the foothills of the Pyrenees and starting point of the French Way to Santiago.
Day 8
SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you wish to continue and experience crossing over the Pyrenees on the Camino, have a look at our French Way, from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona. You can also stay overnight in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
How to Get There
This section of the Camino goes from Aire-sur-l’Adour to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. To get to the start of this Camino, the closest airports are Pau, Bordeaux, Biarritz or Toulouse. From the end of this walk, the closest airports are Pau, Bordeaux or Biarritz. We can organise airport transfers for you to get you from the airport to your first accommodation, and back to the airport at the end of your pilgrimage.
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