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10 Powerful Life Lessons My Retreat Guests Learned While Walking the Camino de Santiago

“I walked 25km daily without hitting the wall, savoured authentic French cuisine, AND lost 7 pounds. The Walking Gourmet was a lifesaver.” — Marie L., Completed French Camino April 2024

INTRODUCING

The Walking Gourmet: Essential Food Strategies for the French Camino de Santiago

The Ultimate Culinary Companion for Your Camino through south-west France

ARE YOU PREPARING TO WALK THE FRENCH CAMINO BUT WORRIED ABOUT…

  • Running out of energy halfway through your daily walk?
  • Missing out on authentic French culinary experiences because you don’t know what to order?
  • Wasting money on expensive restaurant meals when there are delicious local alternatives?
  • Carrying unnecessary weight in your pack from inefficient food choices?
  • Managing special dietary needs in rural French villages?

The difference between hikers who struggle and those who go from strength to strength often comes down to one thing: knowing how to nourish yourself as you walk through Southwest France.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER INSIDE:

  • 15 PILGRIM-TESTED RECIPES that can be prepared in any gîte kitchen or assembled without cooking
  • REGION-SPECIFIC FOOD GUIDE to Southwest French specialities worth experiencing (and which heavy dishes to avoid during walking days)
  • EXACT FRENCH PHRASES to confidently order in restaurants and shop in local markets
  • PRE-CAMINO NUTRITION PLAN to prepare your body before departure
  • STRATEGIC MEAL TIMING to maximise energy when you need it most
  • BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONS that save money without sacrificing nutrition
  • DIETARY RESTRICTION SURVIVAL GUIDE for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free pilgrims

WHY THIS 22-page GUIDE IS DIFFERENT:

Written by a medical doctor, this isn’t generic nutrition advice repackaged for pilgrims. Created specifically for the French section of the Camino in Southwest France, this guide combines:

  • Nutritional science optimised for long-distance walking
  • Insider knowledge of regional French cuisine and shopping options
  • Practical solutions for real-world pilgrim scenarios

What Savvy Pilgrims Are Saying:

“I brought printed copies of the recipes and shared them in gîte kitchens. They were such a hit that other pilgrims kept photographing them and asking where I got them!” — Thomas R.

“The section on regional French specialities transformed our journey. We knew exactly what to try in each area and never wasted a meal opportunity.” — Sarah & David K.

“As someone with celiac disease, I was terrified about finding safe food in rural France. Your guide was literally my survival manual.” — Jennifer M.

This guide represents years of Camino nutrition research and multiple Camino journeys condensed into one practical resource.

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