Walking the routes and pathways that lead pilgrims to Compostela has become one of the great "must do " walking holidays in modern times. 

There are four main routes to Santiago de Compostela, but we focus on the Piedmont Pyrenean, a less well trodden route that runs for 140 km from Miropoix to the Col de Portet d'Aspet. The route takes in the undulating hills of Plantaurel, passing through Mirepoix, Pamiers, Le Mas d'Azil, and the Couseran.

The stages we offer guiding and or support to are:

Mirepoix - Pamiers

Pamiers - Le Maz d'Azil

Le Maz d'Azil - St. Lizier

St. Lizier - Castillon

Castillon - St. Lary

Along this jewel of a route, there are many sites of cultural interest, stunning natural features and friendly villages that offer good stopping off places for lunch, refreshments and to stay the night.  

The village of Maz d'Azil with its cave, has its own history that stretches back thousands of years. Coupled with its market day, it makes for a special visit and not to be rushed. The main road runs through the limestone massif which is a truly impressive natural feature as it leads us onto St Girons. 

As we continue along the route, the scenery gets better and better with the Pyrenees mountains rising up to form a handrail feature on the horizon as you make your way to St Girons. 

St. Lizier, just outside St. Girons, is another town that is steeped in history and is worth spending time visiting its roman buildings as is the small church at Audressein further along the route.  

This little known leg of the Compostela offers a true walking adventure with unspoilt countryside and traditional villages coupled with cultural pearls that you simply don't expect to find in such a remote area.  

Please enquire for details of the route and our options for guiding and or support roles be that transport, booking accommodation, restaurants, cultural site visits and other local knowledge. 

Please note that we run our own tours so can not offer general tourist information.