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June 7th/69th day: Vaylats - Lhospitalet

Published: 08.06.2019

Pont Valentré Cahors
Pont Valentré Cahors

Breakfast is already served at the monastery at 6:45 am as Cahors is on the way and I want to continue further. It will be an eventful day.
Breakfast in Vaylats
Breakfast in Vaylats

I am making good progress and after a few kilometers, I meet Gabriele, who we met a few days ago and is also on her way to Santiago.
We walk together for a long time, brave the two-hour rain, and explore Cahors together.
... on the way to Cahors
... on the way to Cahors

Cahors
The golden age of Cahors was in the Middle Ages when it was one of the largest trading cities in France.
Today, the outstanding landmarks are the Cathedral St-Étienne, which began construction in the 11th century and was modeled after Byzantine dome churches, as well as the Pont Valentré, which has been drawing pilgrims out of the city since the 15th century.
St-Étienne Cahors
St-Étienne Cahors

Pilgrim sign in Cahors on the way
Pilgrim sign in Cahors on the way

Pont Valentré, the symbol of the city and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Unfortunately, I cannot follow Cordula's recommendation to try the excellent red wine from Cahors as I will be walking another 15 km, and at the end of the day, it will be a challenging 44 km.
There are even steeper stairs than in Conques
There are even steeper stairs than in Conques (Ascent from Cahors)

I arrive in Lhospitalet after 6 pm and dinner is already waiting for me.



Answer (2)

Jule
Mehr als ein Marathon? Du bist einfach einzigartig verrückt. Im Urlaub wirst du jede Wette die wir starten gewinnen mit deiner Fitness😅

Angela
44 km, wow.