A major religious building in Puy-en-Velay, Notre-Dame Cathedral offers at 7 a.m., every day from April 1 to October 31 and at 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, from November 1 to March 31, the blessing of pilgrims. Whether you are walking towards Compostela or not, this stop is a must in the city.

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The oldest parts of the choir date from the second half of the 11th century. The building stands out not only because of its lofty location, but also because of …

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March 22, 2021

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The Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay cathedral is a major monument of Romanesque art and of the Christian West. It was erected as a minor basilica by an apostolic brief from Pius IX on February 11, 1856. Its full title is Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation du Puy-en-Velay.

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1. Chemin de Compostelle: return trip to Chapelle Saint-Roch from Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay – Departure from Aiguilhe car park

33.6km

09:22

630m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Saint Michael's Chapel – Chapelle Saint Clair loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

5.36km

01:32

130m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Chapelle Saint Clair – Saint Michael's Chapel loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

11.6km

03:24

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 670 m

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Location: Le Puy-En-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

1. Chemin de Compostelle: return trip to Chapelle Saint-Roch from Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay – Departure from Aiguilhe car park

2. Saint Michael's Chapel – Chapelle Saint Clair loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

3. Chapelle Saint Clair – Saint Michael's Chapel loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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