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Pilgrim info: the Chanaleilles stage
Chanaleilles lies at km 59 of the Le Puy route (GR65), between Saugues and Le Sauvage, 1,150 m up. The guest house is in the hamlet of Le Pin, less than a kilometre from the trail.
The stage profile
- Le Puy-en-Velaykm 0 · 633 m
- Saint-Privat-d'Allierkm 24 · 890 m
- Saugueskm 44 · 960 m
- La Clauze1,088 m
- Le Falzet1,134 m
- Chanaleilles — Gîte des Capucinskm 59 · 1,150 m
- Le Sauvagekm 64 · 1,292 m
- High point1,351 m
- Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnolekm 77 · 953 m
- Aumont-Aubrackm 92 · 1,050 m
Le Puy → Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: 761.7 to 764 km.
Nearby stages
| Stage | Distance | Ascent / descent | Time | From Le Puy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Puy-en-Velay → Saint-Privat-d'Allier | 23.2–24.1 km | +642 / −401 | 5 hr 45 min | 24.1 km |
| Saint-Privat-d'Allier → Saugues | 19.5–20.0 km | +631 / −534 to +803 / −703 | 5 hr–5 hr 30 min | 44.1 km |
| Saugues → Chanaleillesvia La Clauze, Le Falzet, Le Villeret d'Apchier and Contaldès; the guest house is less than 1 km off the trail | 14.5–15.0 km | — | ≈ 4 hr | 59.1 km |
| Chanaleilles → Le Sauvage | ≈ 6.3 km | — | ≈ 1 hr 45 min | 63.8 km |
| Chanaleilles → Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnolehigh point 1,348–1,351 m (Narces de l'Hospitalet), Saint-Roch chapel 1,290 m | ≈ 19.7 km | — | ≈ 5 hr | 77.2 km |
| Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole → Aumont-Aubrac | 14.6–15.5 km | — | 3 hr 45 min | 92.4 km |
The pilgrim credential
- Where to get one
- Le Puy: Le Camino (Amis de Saint-Jacques du Velay), 2 rue de la Manécanterie, 1 April–15 October, 2–7 pm, from €6 (€10 online); cathedral shop; ACIR online €15.
- The stamp
- The guest house's dated stamp at reception; Saugues collegiate church from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, April to mid-October.
Nearby services
- Chanaleilles village (about 1 km)
- Café du Pont: bar-tobacconist, small grocery, meals; Compostel'Bus stop “outside the bar”
- Hamlets on the GR65
- Le Falzet: farm bar; Le Villeret: fountain, toilets, picnic area; Chazeaux: bar “Chez Jérôme”
- Saugues
- Carrefour Contact, 3 bakeries, pharmacy, doctor, 24/7 cash machine (Caisse d'Épargne), post office
- Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
- Spar mini-market, bakery, pharmacy, doctor, cash machine (Crédit Agricole), post office counter
Waymarking
The GR65 is waymarked in white and red. The guest house, in the hamlet of Le Pin, is less than a kilometre off the trail: ask us for the easiest way to reach it.
Season and weather
Best walking from mid-May to late June and from September to late October. Mountain climate (average 6.7 °C, 894 mm a year): bring warm and waterproof clothing even in summer; book 2 to 3 days ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, ideally 2 to 3 days ahead (the guest house has only five rooms), earlier in May-June and September. Send a request: we reply by email.
Is the hostel on the GR65?
Almost: the GR65, the Le Puy route of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James), crosses the municipality between Saugues and Le Sauvage; the guest house, in the hamlet of Le Pin, is less than a kilometre off the trail.
Where is Chanaleilles?
In the Haute-Loire, on the Margeride plateau at 1,150 m, in the upper Gévaudan: about sixty kilometres from Le Puy-en-Velay, between Saugues and Le Sauvage, on the GR65.
How many days' walk is it from Le Puy-en-Velay?
Three classic stages: Le Puy-en-Velay → Saint-Privat-d'Allier (about 24 km), Saint-Privat-d'Allier → Saugues (about 20 km), Saugues → Chanaleilles (about 15 km): about 59 km in all.
How far is it from Saugues to Chanaleilles?
About 15 km (14.5 to 15 km), close to 4 hours' walk via La Clauze, Le Falzet, Le Villeret d'Apchier and Contaldès; the guest house is less than a kilometre off the trail.
What time can I arrive?
Check-in opens at 3 pm. Let us know if you arrive after 7 pm.
What is a pilgrim credential?
It is the pilgrim's passport for the Camino de Santiago, stamped at each stop along the way. We add the guest house's dated stamp.
How many rooms does the guest house have?
Five: four single rooms and one room with a double bed, so up to six guests, plus a baby in a travel cot.
Can my bag be transported?
Yes: your bag is ready at 8 am for the luggage carrier (La Malle Postale or a luggage taxi), to be booked directly with them.
Do you stamp credentials?
Yes, with the hostel's dated stamp.
Can I come with my dog, donkey or horse?
Yes: animals are welcome outdoors (they do not sleep in the house). Please mention it in your request.
What is the next stage?
Le Sauvage is about 6 km away, Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole about 20 km, Aumont-Aubrac about 35 km, over the Margeride high point (about 1,350 m).
Where can I stay between Saugues and Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole?
In Chanaleilles, which splits the roughly 35 km into two days: about 15 km from Saugues, then about 20 km on to Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole over the Margeride high point (about 1,350 m).
Do you offer half board and packed lunches?
Yes: dinner every evening at 7 pm, breakfast from 7 am, packed lunch to order the day before.
Is bed linen provided?
Yes: sheets and towels are provided if needed, at no extra charge.
Can I do my laundry?
Yes: a washing machine and a tumble dryer are available, for an extra charge.
Do you welcome families with a baby?
Yes: a travel cot is available. Please mention it in your request.
Where can I shop and get cash?
Small grocery at the Café du Pont in the village of Chanaleilles (about 1 km); cash machines in Saugues and Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole.
How can I get here without a car?
Compostel'Bus stops outside the bar in the village of Chanaleilles, about 1 km from the guest house (Le Puy – Conques line, booking required). Stations: Le Puy-en-Velay, Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, Aumont-Aubrac.
What is the weather like on the Margeride?
Mountain climate at 1,150 m: bring a warm layer and a rain jacket, even in summer.