Cycle seven stages of the Way of St James in France, from the Haute Loire to Lot Valley. Delve into the past on the pilgrimage route to Santiago, a one-thousand-year-old journey historically done on foot or by donkey and -in recent times- by bike. Span diverse scenery, check sites off the ‘list of lovely villages’, and test your legs on this epic cycling route with a spiritual theme. The French Way, or Via Podensis, takes pilgrims from Le Puy en Velay to Cahors, a living museum of Romanesque art. Assorted steep climbs followed by quick descents make this an ideal trip for fit cyclists keen to experience an iconic time-tested route. Keep your energy up while tasting each village’s culinary specialities and relax at welcoming guesthouses and small hotels along The Way.