Sacred · on the GR65
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
A cave chapel tucked into the basalt rock of the hamlet of Escluzels, right on the Way. A place of contemplation for many pilgrims.
On the Way
L'Auberge des AmisOn the Way of St James
A restaurant and bar on the Way of St James. Homemade cooking with local produce, a drink at the bar, and the welcome that gave us our name. Opening 14 September 2026.
After miles on the trail, a door opens — a fire crackles, a table awaits. Here, you leave with a lighter heart.
The Way of St James is not walked with the legs alone. When evening comes, we welcome you as friends — to rest the body, and the mind.
A door you push open without ceremony. We learn your name, we remember your story, and we look after you like a dear friend passing through. That is what our name is all about.
After the day's stage, you need to recover properly. Comfortable bedding, hot showers with no time limit, a corner to rest tired legs, and sound advice to look after your body all the way to Santiago.
The silence of the countryside, a fire, a few shared words. A stop where you find yourself as much as you rest — because the Way is also an inner journey.
“Traveller, there is no path; the path is made by walking.”
Antonio MachadoEat, share a drink — and stay the night from March 2027. One inn for all three, with the same warmth.
Generous, homemade cooking with produce from the region. A 22€ lunch menu, à la carte in the evening, pizzas and snacks in the afternoon — and proper breakfasts to keep you going all day.
Where the stories of the Way are told. Regional wine, local beer, and the kind of encounters you never forget.
From cosy rooms to family rooms, each with a private shower room and the calm of the countryside. Work is under way: the hotel will open in March 2027.
We cook what the region gives us. At lunchtime, a full menu to set you back on your feet; in the afternoon, something to nibble on, no fuss; in the evening, the à la carte menu and the wine to go with it. And first thing in the morning, a breakfast that lasts until the next stage.
OPEN 7 DAYS · SERVICE · Breakfast 6:30–11:00 · Lunch 12:00–14:00 · Snacks 15:00–18:00 · Dinner 19:00–22:00
Starter of the day · dish of the day or croque monsieur / madame · selection of regional cheeses · dessert of the day or fruit salad · coffee or tea · 1/4 of wine & water.
Mains 16€
Desserts 8€
Pizzas 12€
Snack menu 10€
Fresh sandwiches 8€| Appellation | 12 cl | 25 cl | 50 cl | 75 cl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOC Côtes du Rhône Signature Thibault Brotte | 4€ | 7€ | 12€ | 25€ |
| AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Saint-Maur | 4€ | 7€ | 13€ | 26€ |
| AOP Bordeaux Mouton Cadet | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| AOP Ventoux Domaine des Peyre l'Éclair | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| AOP Ventoux Domaine des Peyre La Gazette | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| AOC Mercurey | 8€ | 16€ | 29€ | 48€ |
| Appellation | 12 cl | 25 cl | 50 cl | 75 cl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOC Bourgogne Chardonnay Prestige | 4€ | 7€ | 12€ | 25€ |
| AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Saint-Maur | 4€ | 7€ | 13€ | 25€ |
| AOP Bordeaux Mouton Cadet | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| IGP Méditerranée Domaine des Peyre Gusto | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| AOC Chablis | 6€ | 11€ | 19€ | 30€ |
| Appellation | 12 cl | 25 cl | 50 cl | 75 cl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOC Côtes de Provence Miraval | 4€ | 7€ | 12€ | 25€ |
| AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Saint-Maur | 4€ | 7€ | 12€ | 25€ |
| AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Classé l'Excellence | 5€ | 9€ | 18€ | 26€ |
| AOP Ventoux Domaine des Peyre Paparazzi | 6€ | 11€ | 20€ | 35€ |
| Cuvée | 12 cl | 75 cl |
|---|---|---|
| Colle Art Déco | 8€ | 40€ |
| Lallier Réflexion | 12€ | 50€ |
| Lallier Blanc de Blanc | 14€ | 70€ |
NET PRICES IN EUROS · SERVICE INCLUDED · ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH, PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Beneath the stone coat of arms, the evening's walkers become fellow diners. There is always room for one more — that is the house rule.
The restaurant and bar open on 14 September 2026. The 17 rooms will follow in spring — here is what awaits you.
The rooms will open in March 2027. We are not taking bookings yet: leave us a note and we will let you know as soon as we open, so you can pick your dates before anyone else.
Double bed, private shower room, countryside views. True rest after the day's stage.
Snug and well thought out, with a private shower room.
Sleeps up to 4, for walking as a family.
All rooms will have a private shower room. Rates will be announced before the March 2027 opening.
On the Way of St James, every detail counts. Here are the little extras that send you off rested, and on the right foot.
We stamp your pilgrim credential — proof of your passage.
Breakfast served from 6:30, so you can set off at daybreak.
A 14€ lunch to take away, prepared in the morning on request.
Washing machine and drying lines, so you leave with clean clothes.
Secure shelter for bikes, luggage and walking poles.
Maps, weather, distances: we help you plan tomorrow.
Connection and sockets to reassure loved ones and charge your GPS.
We arrange for your bag to be sent on to the next stage.
After the descent to the Allier, the ideal stage between Saint-Privat-d'Allier and Saugues. We welcome you in the late afternoon and send you on your way at dawn. In between: a hot shower, a proper meal, a good night's sleep — and advice for the rest of the Way.
The stove room, the bar, the games corner and the lounge. Come in, we're open.
Here the Way passes through some of the finest scenery on the Le Puy Route. Take an hour, or a day — the valley deserves it.
A cave chapel tucked into the basalt rock of the hamlet of Escluzels, right on the Way. A place of contemplation for many pilgrims.
On the Way
One of the last wild rivers in Europe, carved deep into the basalt. The breathtaking setting that surrounds the inn.
On the inn's doorstep
The basalt peak that watches over the valley — and long gave this house its name.
Above the village
A handful of stone-slab roofs at the foot of the basalt columns, deep in the valley. The kind of place where you stay longer than planned.
Around the inn
Rafting, kayaking, canyoning and via ferrata in the gorges — for those who want an active rest day.
With Tonic Aventure →In the village
The historic starting point of the Via Podiensis: the cathedral, the statue of Notre-Dame de France, the fervour of the origins.
Earlier stage on the GR65Location photography — Gorges de l'Allier © TouN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pain de Sucre and Monistrol-d'Allier © Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Le Puy-en-Velay © GIRAUD Patrick, CC BY-SA 1.0. Via Wikimedia Commons.
PartnerOutdoor activities
In the same village, the Tonic Aventure team has been taking people out on the Allier and into its gorges for more than fifteen years. State-qualified instructors, half-day outings — and a real active rest day between two stages.
Staying at the inn? Let us know when you book: we will help you fit the activity around your stage.
A stage you never forget. A welcome like at home, and a dinner that puts you back on your feet.
Set off at 6:00 with breakfast and the packed lunch already prepared. People who know the Way.
The stamp, the laundry, a real bed and a drink at the bar. Everything was there. Buen camino!
Opening hours, prices, pilgrim services: answers to the questions walkers ask when planning their stage in Monistrol-d'Allier.
L'Auberge des Amis is a restaurant and bar on the Route du Gévaudan in Monistrol-d'Allier (43580, Haute-Loire), on the GR65 — the Le Puy Route (Via Podiensis). The restaurant and bar open on Monday 14 September 2026.
It will serve a 22€ lunch menu from 12:00 to 14:00, a 10€ snack menu from 15:00 to 18:00 and an evening service from 19:00 to 22:00. The 17-room hotel will follow in March 2027.
The restaurant and bar open on Monday 14 September 2026. Table bookings are taken from that date.
The 17-room hotel will open in March 2027: no room bookings are being taken yet and no rates have been set. To be kept informed, write to the inn or call 06 01 86 25 44.
Yes. L'Auberge des Amis stamps your pilgrim credential — proof of your passage through Monistrol-d'Allier on the Le Puy Route (Via Podiensis).
Yes. Breakfast is served from 6:30 until 11:00, at 9€ per person — so you can set off at daybreak.
Yes. A packed lunch to take away is prepared in the morning on request, at 14€ per person.
Yes. The inn provides a washing machine and a drying area, so you can set off with clean clothes the next day.
Yes. A secure storage room takes bikes, luggage and walking poles.
Yes, the inn arranges for your bag to be transferred to the next stage — just ask when you book.
Monistrol-d'Allier lies between Saint-Privat-d'Allier, the previous stage, and Saugues, the next stage, on the Le Puy Route (GR65). The village sits at the bottom of the Allier gorges: you reach it by the descent to the river.
22€ lunch menu, served from 12:00 to 14:00: starter of the day, dish of the day, regional cheeses, dessert, coffee and 1/4 of wine.
À la carte: starters 9€, mains 16€, dish of the day 14€, desserts 8€, pizzas 12€, fresh sandwiches at lunchtime 8€. Snack menu from 15:00 to 18:00 at 10€. Evening service from 19:00 to 22:00.
From 14 September 2026, by phone on 06 01 86 25 44 or via the form on the website. No deposit and no card required: just leave a name, a phone number and the number of guests, and the inn will confirm your table.
On site: bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, contactless), cash and bank transfer.
Yes. We welcome guests in French, English, Spanish and German.
Yes. The establishment was previously called Le Pain de Sucre, after the basalt peak that towers over the village. Same address, Route du Gévaudan in Monistrol-d'Allier — new name, L'Auberge des Amis. The restaurant and bar open on 14 September 2026, the hotel in March 2027.
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