On the third stage of the "Via Podiensis", which starts in the pilgrimage site of Le-Puy-en-Velay and leads to the Pyrenees, the pilgrim also reaches this wooden statue of Saint-Jacques, whose grave is in Galician, surrounded by a small bed Santiago de Compostela is the still quite distant destination on the pilgrimage route.

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November 22, 2024

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Beautiful wooden figure of Saint Jacques at the exit of Saugues

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1. Hiking loop from Brangerès

12.3km

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2. La Clauze, octagonal tower – Saint-Médard Church, Saugues loop from Esplantas

22.1km

06:12

440m

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3. Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze, octagonal tower loop from Saugues

22.1km

06:10

430m

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Location: Saugues, Brioude, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Statue of Saint James in Saugues

1. Hiking loop from Brangerès

2. La Clauze, octagonal tower – Saint-Médard Church, Saugues loop from Esplantas

3. Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze, octagonal tower loop from Saugues

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