Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel
Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel
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Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel
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Tips
August 25, 2018
Hiking
The aim of the Marian pilgrims was a black Madonna in Notre Dame Cathedral. The Saint-Michel-d'Aiguilhe church is one of the most important and - due to its exposed location on an old volcanic vent - one of the most striking buildings in the city, alongside the cathedral.
The pink Notre-Dame-de-France statue of Mary on the Corneille lava rock above the cathedral is also visible from afar.
•August 13, 2015
Hiking
- Every morning at 7:00 Pilgrim Mass with subsequent introductory round
- From 18:00 you can meet other pilgrims at Le Camino, near the cathedral, at a "Kir".
•August 18, 2019
Hiking
Eye-catchers are of course the volcanic basalt peaks, on which succinctly picturesque buildings are enthroned - such as the cathedral …
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 640 m
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