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Accommodation

Hotels, gîtes d'étape and chambres d'hôtes

Booking accommodation from the UK these days is relatively easy, thanks to the internet and e-mail. Some of the hotels and gîtes d'étape along the route now have websites, and enquiries and bookings are often possible by e-mail. Main tourist offices in the region (see ssss1, Useful Contacts) will also send out lists of accommodation on request.

Hotel de Paris in Murol (Stage 2)

During the main summer season, and particularly between 14 July and 15 August (from Bastille Day to the Feast of the Assumption), many hotels and gîtes d'étape tend to be heavily booked, especially in the main tourist areas, so those intending to ride or walk the GTMC during July and August, or over French public holidays, are strongly advised to make reservations. At other times of year booking accommodation in advance may not be necessary, although it is always advisable, if possible, to phone for a booking one or two days ahead, particularly if you wish to take dinner on the evening when you arrive. If speaking French over the telephone is a problem for you, then either ask the proprietor of your current hotel or gîte d'étape to phone ahead for you, or ask the staff of a tourist office to do so. Most people are usually very willing to help.