In July, the Voie de Vézelay (Bourges) presents various weather patterns across its three main regions: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Centre-Val de Loire, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Temperatures generally range from mild to hot, with highs often reaching the mid-30s °C. Rainfall varies, with some days experiencing moderate to heavy showers, while sunshine prevails on others. Cloudy skies and occasional thunderstorms can occur, especially in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which also witnesses significant rain events intermittently. The trail offers a blend of sunny spells and occasional wet periods, demanding attention to daily conditions for optimal planning.
The journey begins in Vézelay, where warm and sunny days with highs up to 36°C dominate the weather, interrupted by periods of patchy to moderate rain showers. In Saint-Germain-des-Bois, sunny skies are frequent, but a cool dip occurs with cloudy spells and moderate rainfall, particularly noticeable mid-month. Champlemy sees a mix of sunny and rainy days, with temperatures occasionally soaring to 36°C amidst sudden heavy showers. La Charité-sur-Loire follows a similar pattern with additional cloud cover and bouts of moderate rain showers.
Starting in Baugy, the region experiences a combination of sunny and rainy days with temperatures often reaching the high 20s°C, alongside unpredictable heavy showers. Bourges shares a similar climate, where sunny periods are balanced with moderate to heavy rain showers, leading to humid but warm conditions. As walkers progress to Chârost and Neuvy-Pailloux, sunny weather prevails, interspersed with periodic rain, which persists through Châteauroux and Velles, culminating in Argenton-sur-Creuse where sunshine becomes more dominant amidst occasional rain.
The trail through Nouvelle-Aquitaine begins in Gargilesse with mixed heavy rain and sunny intervals. Crozant and La Souterraine experience similar weather, with moderate to heavy showers interspersed with longer sunny spells. Bénévent-l'Abbaye sees clearer skies and lesser rain, leading into the sunny and warm stages of Le Pont du Dognon and Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, where temperatures can reach up to 36°C. Limoges witnesses frequent heavy rain showers alongside high heat, transitioning to sunnier Les Cars and La Coquille. Heading further south, Périgueux through to Ostabat experience a blend of sunny and partly sunny days, punctuated by occasional moderate showers, maintaining a dynamic yet warm climate.
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