7 | Via Podiensis | First Week on the Chemin

[@TheAnactoria]

To quote you, "Talk about being spoiled, right?" YES. YES, you spoil US. Efren. This stage was nothing less than incredible. I mean, it's always incredible, your work, but... this one. I'm awed. I can't imagine it getting any better. My wish is that every single person that's every even thought about walking a Camino gets to see this video one day, because they'll be planning to go immediately after. Such amazing footage. You're so talented. Thank you so much.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you Sussan. I can't believe this route is not overrun with pilgrims. It's so much better than thr Frances. I guess the French know how to keep a secret 😉

[@OyMongoose]

I am falling madly in love with France. Thank you for the beautiful series.

[@debbiebunn7963]

The drone shots were so amazing. This is a beautiful walk. When I walked it was supposed to rain fortunately there was no rain until just after we left St Pierre, and then skies opened and poured, thunder, lightning, and hail. Those narrow trails turned into rivers, but we laughed and sang in the rain. My Samsung S21 Ultra died from water damage, but my gite owner took us to Espalion the next day and stayed with us for three hours while I got another phone and drove us to Golinhac and we walked from there to Senergues. Her gite was amazing and the best meal we had. She even did our laundry for us at no charge. I met so many lovely trail angels on the Chemin. I'm lost in reliving my pilgrimage through your videos. Thank you.

[@ellemdee276]

Oh my! I'd intended to keep all the Via Pod. series aside for binge watching but I cheated this morning, and...wow! Photography & music selections & gorgeous setting- just perfection.

[@Nico3251]

I am absolutely awestruck by the beauty of some of these shots!

[@carelbrendel8447]

Excellent footage. I can't wait to go there myself in April.

[@tonyfoy5446]

You’re an honorary European.

[@frankwalsh7247]

Wow Efrén, I am so jealous. I will have to put this walk on my to do list. Great videos as always and brilliant commentary. Well done.

[@Rogar0]

Efrén, you just know how to pick out the jewels and secret spots in the wonderful French villages & towns complimenred with your Drone footage I just can’t get enough of this series! Magnifique! ¡Buen Camino y Salud! 👣🍷🦉👍😎

[@megansaussey7065]

So beautiful. And gorgeous music too!

[@christinetaggart2715]

Beautiful work, amazing. So enjoyable to follow. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@brigittegaillet5864]

Encore superbes ces images vues du ciel. J'ai hâte de voir Conques.

[@kelliebriggs2262]

OMGosh, this stage and finish in Estaing left me speechless! Yup, I’m back researching again for my next pilgrimage…not sure of dates yet but I’m sure it’s VP, Le Puy to SJPP (and probably repeat the stage SJPP-Pamplona). I live autumn in Europe so most likely September 2023/24 ❤

[@diannehoworth7658]

Love your fascination for all things architectural ,it is mine too ...l use up lots of time on my walks OS, thinking ‘ who put that there and how’

[@helenebergsten707]

Love your videos! Really nice to follow you on the Via Podiensis.

[@ArturPereiraMTB]

Beautiful towns !

[@vahome45]

Thanks!

[@Magooej22]

Another amazing video. Those drone shots!!! Stunning architecture and views.

[@mariselclark403]

I’ve seen many of your videos, but this one is especially compelling. The footage and editing are soooo good. I just want to leave right now and walk there.

[@paulacasey6135]

Thank you 😊 for these wonderful video’s

[@rmatosmatos]

Beautiful video, tremendo. Gracias.

[@markdonovan1540]

Excelente reportaje!

[@VeroKen20]

Always love your videos, Efren! I hope so much to do at least the first two weeks of the Via Podiensis, some day!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you so much. That section of the via podiensis is simply magical.

[@antoniomagalhaes6341]

Muito bom!

[@maragenerico8376]

I am not surprised Efren. When I was accompaning you on Via Francigena in France I posted here that you should do the beginning from Le Puy-en-Velay to forget the bad time you had in Via Francigena. As VF is not that let´s say "walked" the structure is not enough and you pass by towns with no bars/supermakets, etc. As you are seeing for yourself, this is not the case of Via Podiensis (but you have to see it with a pinch of salt because they are not comparable as le "Chemin de St Jaques" in France, is "being around" for decades now. And in France you have many other "caminos" (nothing just pilgrimages. Just check on the web site of the company that is transporting your lugagge and you will have an idea. And, there is a lot more but they do not transport lugagge for them yet.). There are many randonnées (as the French call it) with a good structure. Check at FFRP (Féderation Française de Randonnée Pédestre). Maybe because of trusting too much in google you are not having the rigth picture. Dont forget the Google has to be "populated" with information and the French are not too keen on that. They just love walking...

[@Walk_with_Efren]

My next hike in France is going to be the GR20 in Corsica.

[@endlessvoyageca7518]

Does the Richard the Lionheart Path merge at Espalion? You showed a flag on the castle.

[@mikecocea4366]

have u thought about Via Transilvanica in Romania? :D just curious....

[@Walk_with_Efren]

It's on the list

[@johnmcglade6417]

Hi Efren, you’re getting me psyched! Do you list the name of the Gites that you stay in anywhere?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

You can find the link to my GPS tracks and the itinerary on the video's description

[@noreenshryane7370]

Hi Efrén, what brand of hoodie are you wearing in this playlist? It looks nice and light.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/long-sleeve/kuhl-engineered-hoody/

[@jpatharris]

Efren, do you have a credential on this walk and, if so, are you getting it stamped? These villages look amazing.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Yes I did and got plenty of stamps along the way especially at the churches.

[@Sheila6020]

Would it be possible to put the name of the village where you stop each day? Thanks

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Its on the video's description

[@Sheila6020]

@@Walk_with_Efren oops! Pretty music at the end when you are exploring. What is it?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

It's from a paying subscription based library for KZbin creators.

[@stephaniewinslow5270]

What time of year did you leave Le Puy?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

September. The specific dates are on the vlog's description

[@ThePhantomMajor]

Pronounced 'Cheet' not 'Geet' (Gite)

[@johnmcglade6417]

Thanks!