Itinerario o ruta turísticaEste artículo es una ruta o itinerario propuesto por algún usuario sobre un destino turístico. Santiago de Compostela - Obradoiro (Catedral) El Camino de Santiago o Ruta Jacobea (en gallego: O Camiño de Santiago , Ruta Xacobea ) es una de las peregrinaciones cristianas más importantes, que tiene como meta la ciudad Santiago de Compostela (España). El Camino de Santiago Francés y las rutas francesas del Camino fueron declarados por la Unesco Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1993 y 1998 respectivamente; Itinerario Cultural Europeo por el Consejo de Europa, a la que se unen en 2015 el Camino Primitivo, el Camino Costero, el Camino vasco-riojano y el Camino de Liébana. Además, ha recibido el título honorífico de «Calle mayor de Europa». En 2004 recibió el Premio Príncipe de Asturias de la Concordia «como lugar de peregrinación y de encuentro entre personas y pueblos que, a través de los siglos, se ha convertido en símbolo de fraternidad y vertebrador de una conciencia europea». Comprender[editar] Es una ruta que recorren peregrinos de todo el mundo para llegar a la ciudad de Santiago de Compostela, donde se veneran las reliquias del apóstol Santiago el Mayor. Durante la Edad Media fue muy recorrido —una de las tres grandes peregrinaciones, junto a Roma con sus vías romeras y Jerusalén—. Después fue un tanto olvidado hasta que recuperó en torno al año 1993 mucha notoriedad y en la actualidad ha experimentado un gran auge. Preparar[editar] La caminata desde la frontera francesa a Santiago de Compostela siguiendo una de las principales rutas del Camino Francés que comienza en Roncesvalles o Jaca dura aproximadamente un mes. Los peregrinos sobre ruegas (a veces llamados bicigrinos) pueden alcanzar su destino en tan solo dos semanas (tiempo aproximado que generalmente emplean los ciclistas con etapas regulares), pero eso requiere caminar a un ritmo de 40 km o más cada día. Si bien la mayor parte del trazado es bastante suave, hay etapas de grandes desniveles, con ascensos y descensos largos, por lo que algunos días pueden resultar desafiantes según la preparación y fuerzas del viajante. En los últimos 20 años, se ha realizado un gran esfuerzo para mejorar la ruta de los caminantes, y la mayor parte de la ruta ahora está bien marcada, razonablemente bien emergida y separada del tráfico cada vez más pesado en las carreteras españolas. Si uno comienza en Francia, la ruta pasa por dos cadenas montañosas principales y varias más pequeñas. Hay una broma de que el Camino nunca se encuentra con una montaña que no cruza. Si bien eso no es realmente cierto, hay muchos ascensos y descensos, y algunos de estos últimos pueden ser bastante empinados. Uno debe estar en condiciones razonablemente buenas y tener buenas botas de montaña. Si desea acampar, debe llevar ropa y un saco de dormir en una mochila cómoda. Pero puedes quedarte en albergues (llamados albergues o refugios ) a bajo costo. A menos que planee acampar en los meses más concurridos de la temporada de verano, no necesita llevar equipo de campamento y cocina. Uno puede comenzar en Francia en Le Puy en Velay o Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port y seguir una de las rutas de Santiago de Compostela en Francia a España. Otros puntos de partida populares son Lisboa en Portugal o Jaca , Sevilla en España. Hacer[editar] Para obtener la compostelana (certificado de realización) es necesario caminar un mínimo de 100 km o pedalear al menos 200 km. Para los caminantes, eso significa en términos prácticos comenzar en la pequeña ciudad de Sarria, ya que tiene conexiones de transporte en autobús y ferrocarril a otros lugares de España. El Camino de Santiago - Camino francés (ruta tradicional) Rutas[editar] Vías en Francia[editar] Tradicionalmente se han distinguido 4 vías principales con sus propias denominaciones. Hacia ellas confluyen otros trazados originados en países europeos más septentrionales y orientales. Tres de estas vías concurren en San Juan de Pie de Puerto para afrontar los Pirineos por Roncesvalles y la cuarta, la más meridional, lo hace por Somport. En Francia y España se conoce como GR-65 la ruta que enlaza la ciudad francesa de Le-Puy-en-Velay con Roncesvalles, en Navarra, a través de la denominada Vía Podiense, atravesando las ciudades francesas de Cahors y Moissac. Vía Turonensis Vía Lemovicensis Vía Podiensis Vía Tolosana Toma su nombre de la ciudad de Tours aunque comienza en París. Es la más occidental y se señaliza como el sendero GR 655. Toma su nombre de la ciudad de Limoges aunque comienza en Vézelay. La variante de Nevers cruza hermosos paisajes pero no permite visitar Bourges. Discurre por el sendero GR 654. Toma su nombre de Le-Puy-en-Velay. Es el camino más frecuentado. Sigue el sendero GR 65. Toma su nombre de Toulouse aunque comienza en Arlés. Es la más meridional. Sigue el sendero GR-653 París Orleans Tours Poitiers Saintes Burdeos San Juan de Pie de Puerto Vézelay Bourges Limoges Perigueux Bazas Mont-de-Marsan Dax San Juan de Pie de Puerto Le-Puy-en-Velay Conques Cahors Moissac Aire-sur-l’Adour Navarrenx San Juan de Pie de Puerto Arlés Montpellier Toulouse Auch Pau Oloron Somport Camino francés[editar] Camino francés - Via Navarra[editar] Camino francés - Via Aragonesa[editar] El Camino Aragonés tramo del Camino Francés, que se inicia en España a partir del Puerto de Somport (Huesca), y que se une al Camino Navarro, que se inicia en Roncesvalles. Ambos Caminos se unen en la ermita de San Salvador, en la población de Obanos, "donde los Caminos se hacen uno", y no en Puente la Reina como se suele decir. Esta es una ruta de unos 170kms, que recorre las provincias de Huesca, Zaragoza y Navarra hasta su unión en esta última con el Camino Navarro conformando a partir de entonces el Camino Francés o Camino Real. Ruta de extraordinaria belleza por sus paisajes y la sensación de aislamiento y libertad, con etapas largas que permiten disfrutar de la peregrinación plenamente. Sembrada de carga histórica y alto contenido de románico. Su único inconveniente, sí es que existe alguno, es la escasez de habitantes en los pueblos de su recorrido, lo que obliga a planificar correctamente las etapas, convirtiendo si cabe la aventura en un mayor atractivo. Pocos Caminos como este mantienen su aroma primitivo. Etapas[editar] Somport-Jaca Dos alturas marcan la frontera franco-española en esta zona: el Aspe y el Somport. Del primero nace el Gave d'Aspe, que a lo largo de la Vallèe d'Aspe, y en territorio francés, continúa por Urdos y Borce hasta Oloron. Nosotros nos situamos en el Puerto de Somport, en la misma frontera, y partimos hacia Candanchú por la carretera N-330, que a los pocos metros, abandonaremos por la izquierda, para seguir el curso del río Aragón hasta el Puente de Santa Cristina. Allí se entra en la carretera, que se abandona inmediatamente, para atravesar un pequeño collado que lleva de nuevo a la N-330, que hay que cruzar. Por pista de tierra, y bordeando el cerro del Castillo de Candanchú, se desciende hasta la N-330 a la altura del Puente del Ruso, pero sin llegar a entrar en ella, y por un difícil sendero que desciende por la margen izquierda del río Aragón, se sigue hasta la pista asfaltada del camping, cruzando el río y avanzando por un tramo fuera de servicio de la antigua N-330, que pasa junto a la instalación hotelera. Al poco se abandona ésta por la izquierda, para volver a cruzar el Aragón por una pasarela y proseguir, aproximadamente 1 km, para volver a cruzar el río Aragón y entrar en Canfranc-Estación por la N-330. De Canfranc se sale por la carretera, que nada más pasar el túnel, se abandona por la izquierda, para descender por unas escaleras y cruzar el río. Tras algo más de 4 km por la margen izquierda, se cruza de nuevo el río por un puente de piedra y se entra en Canfranc-Pueblo, atravesándolo por la sirga, al concluir la cual, se cruza el Aragón hacia la izquierda por un puente medieval al lado del cementerio. A unos 2 km, por un paso subterráneo, se salva la carretera, que allí avanza por un túnel. A 2 km más, se encuentra Villanúa, a la que se accede tras volver a cruzar el río Aragón, para proseguir, después del pueblo, por una cabañera, camino ganadero, por la margen izquierda de la N-330, durante 1,5 km, hasta un área de descanso. Allí se cruza la carretera y se toma un camino que, bordeando una colonia veraniega, va a dar a la comarcal de Borau. Hay que seguir ésta un corto trecho, y abandonarla poco antes de su desembocadura en la N-330, tomando un camino de tierra que, en poco más de 2 km, entra en Castiello por la calle de Santiago. Desde esta localidad, se desciende y cruza la N-330, y se toma la pista de Garcipollera, por la que se cruza el río. Nada más pasarlo, se toma un camino a la derecha, se cruza el río Ijuez, siguiendo luego el curso del Aragón, por su margen izquierda, hasta desembocar, a la altura del Puente Torrijos, en el trazado antiguo de la N-330, que se sigue unos metros, hasta encontrar el nuevo. Allí se cruza la carretera y, por la cabañera que discurre entre la carretera y el río, se sube a Jaca, en la que se entra por la N-330, por la Avenida de Francia. Albergue Juvenil Aysa, Puerto de Somport. ☎ 974 373 023. Dispone de sala de estar, comedor, zona exterior, lavadero, tendedero, agua caliente, botiquín, enchufes eléctricos. Se ofrece servicio de ultramarinos, panadería, comidas y alojamiento. 🕓 Abre de 8:30 a 23 horas. Precio: 15,00 €/ edición: sin información (Refugio) Albergue de Montañaúltima edición: sin información Albergue Pepito Grillo, Avenida Fernando El Católico, nº 2 (Canfranc-Estación). ☎ 619545929, ✉: pepitogrillo@ Dispone de cocina, sala de estar, comedor, zona exterior, calefacción, lavadero, agua caliente, enchufe eléctrico, máquina de café. Se ofrece servicio de ultramarinos, carnicería, panadería, comidas, alojamiento, farmacia, clínica, guardia civil, internet, cabina de teléfono, cajero, taller de bicicleta e información turística y al peregrino. Precio: 12,00 €/noche, 3,00 €/ edición: sin información Albergue Juvenil de Canfranc, Plaza del Pilar, 2-3 (Canfranc-Estación). ☎ 655 943 479, 695 903 426, ✉: buenavista@ Se admite reserva. Accesibilidad para discapacitados. Dispone de sala de estar, comedor, zona exterior, calefacción, tendedero, agua caliente, enchufe eléctrico y refrescos. Se ofrece servicio de ultramarinos, carnicería, panadería, comidas, alojamiento, farmacia, clínica, guardia civil, internet, cabina de teléfono, cajero, taller de bicicleta e información turística y al peregrino. Precio: 9,00 €/noche, 7,00 €/cena, 3,00 €/ edición: sin información Albergue Sargantana, c/ Albareda,nº 19 - CANFRANC -22888. ✉: sargantana@ Dispone de sala de estar, comedor, calefacción, lavadero, tendedero, agua caliente, botiquín. Se ofrece servicio de ultramarinos, carnicería, panadería, comidas, alojamiento, farmacia, clínica, internet, cajero e información turística y al peregrino. Precio: 11,20 €/noche, 9,00 €/ edición: sin información Albergue Juvenil Santa María del Pilar, Camino de La Selva, nº 18 , Villanúa. ☎ 974 378 016, fax: 902 088 905, ✉: @ A los grupos de más de 25 personas se les aplicará un 10% de descuento. Los niños menores de 5 años están exentos de pago. TODOS LOS USUARIOS DEBEN ESTAR EN POSESION DEL CARNE DE ALBERGUISTA. Precio: 13,70 €/noche, 5,30 €/desayuno, los precios cambian por edad y edición: sin información Albergue Juvenil DGA, Villanúa. ☎ 974 378 016. última edición: sin información Albergue de Peregrinos Hospital Viejo, c/ Conde Aznar, 9, Jaca. ☎ 974 36 08 48, ✉: alberguedeperegrinos@ Abierto desde el 15 de Enero hasta el 15 de Diciembre. Se dispone de Alquiler de toalla baño, mano y mantas. Jardin. No se admiten animales. Tiempo de estancia será de una noche. Espacio para dejar las bicis. No esta permitido dormir en el suelo. Es necesario que el peregrino lleve saco de dormir. En la cocina hay dos pilas donde se puede lavar. Los días de cierre del albergue están pendientes de determinar. El horario varia según época del año. 🕓 15h-22h. Precio: 8,00 €/ edición: sin información Jaca-Arrés Arrés-Ruesta Puente la Reina de Jaca-Liédena Ruesta-Sangüesa Yesa-Sangüesa (Variante por Javier) Valgrande-Lumbier (Variante por Leyre) Sangüesa-Monreal Monreal-Puente la ReinaMonumento al Peregrino, Burgos. Obra del escultor Teodoro Antonio Ruiz. Caminos de Galicia[editar] Caminos del Norte[editar] Caminos Andaluces[editar] Caminos del Centro[editar] Caminos del Este[editar] Caminos Catalanes[editar] Caminos del Sureste[editar] Caminos Portugueses[editar]

Explore the Iconic French Way The Camino Frances (or the French Way) is perhaps the most famous of the nine major Camino de Santiago routes. Its 800KM of trails have inspired many artists, writers and filmmakers – such as Paulo Coelho in his bestseller The Pilgrimage and 2010’s Hollywood movie The Way starring Martin Sheen. The Camino French Way traditionally starts in St. Jean-Pied-De-Port in France, before traversing the Pyrenees and continuing through the La Rioja wine region and along the rolling hills of northern Spain, before finishing in Santiago de Compostela, the burial place of St. James. Whether you walk the Camino Frances route to take quality time with friends and family, solo to rediscover yourself, to get away from the hustle and bustle, or for personal fulfilment and enrichment, the experience you will have on the French Way of Saint James will stay with you forever. Camino Frances Stages The Camino Frances is a pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port in France over the Pyrenees and across the north of Spain to Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of St James. Passing through famous Spanish towns and cities such as Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and Ponferrada, you have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the unique culture of this region. The walk will have you traversing varying landscape from the mountainous region of the Pyrenees, to the flat plateau of Northern Spain and the undulating hilly landscape of Galicia. To complete the full French Way you do need to have a reasonable level of fitness and also over a month free to give you the time to walk and incorporate a few rest days along the way. We can assist with booking this trip for all budgets. So do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more about completing the full Camino Frances and to get a personalised quote and itinerary. For those who are short on time, but still want to experience the beauty of the Camino, you can walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela in 5 days. You will still receive your certificate of completion, or Compostela. Take an extra day or 2 to experience Santiago at the end. The final stage of the famous Camino Frances (or French Way) is the most popular Camino package. It traverses the beautiful hilly landscapes of Galicia. Reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all pilgrimages on the Way of St James. Most Popular: Experience the last 100km of the famous Camino Frances. The route begins in Sarria and finishes in Santiago de Compostela, traversing the hilly landscapes of Galicia. Reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all pilgrimages on the Way of St James. This specific route is the starting point of the Camino Frances. It begins in France at St-Jean-Pied-de-Port and finishes in Pamplona, the town famous for its Running of the Bulls festival in San Fermin, described by Ernest Hemingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises. At first, it follows the Route de Napoleon over the Roncesvalles Pass (1500m) in the Basque country, and then crosses into more gentle terrain in the great region of Navarra. Start your walk in Pamplona, famous for its Bull Running festival, and finish in Logrono at the heart of the Rioja wine region. Enjoy an attractive hike in hilly Navarra with its 12th-century castles, picturesque villages, and vineyards. The third section of the Camino Frances starts from Logrono in the heart of the famous Rioja region and finishes in medieval Burgos. This section is slightly flatter than the previous; it crosses the hilly province of Burgos, passing typical villages, vineyards and ruined castles. Starting from Burgos, the medieval city and hometown of “El Cid”, and finishing in Sahagun, a town renowned for its unique Romanesque churches – this Camino is certainly one of the most rewarding in terms of culture and natural walk can be physically demanding and requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights. Every day during the walk, you are guaranteed a comfortable accommodation and the best local food! On this section, you’ll walk from Sahagun, a medieval town renowned for its architecture, and finish in Leon, one of the greatest cities in Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, crosses the vast Castilian Plateau (900m) and passes through its wealthy villages before ending in Leon. You’ll start in Léon, one of the greatest cities in Spain and finish in Ponferrada, built by the Templars in the 12th century. The Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, starts on the central high plateau and traverses the untouched Leon with all of our tours, you’ll be treated to the very best local gastronomy, and stay in comfortable hotels and traditional guesthouses. Starting in the mountain-hugging town of Ponferrada and finishing in Sarria, a bustling market town, this Camino crosses the magnificent O Cebreiro Mountains before winding down to a more gentle is a megalithic village with round stone houses, with an amazing church, Santa Maria Real, where you can find the most important religious remains of Galicia (the miracle of Santo Milagro with a Chalice and Paten turning into the body and blood of Jesus Christ). The Chalice and Paten are the symbol of Galicia and are on the Galician remains of Don Elias Valina Sampredo, the father of the modern Camino and ‘inventor’ of the yellow arrow, are also in the Church. What Our Customers Say

From St Jean-Pied-du-Port to Santiago de Compostela (769 km) The French Way or the Camino Frances is the Jacobean itinerary with the most deep-rooted historical tradition and it is the most popular one. Over 60% of the pilgrims choose the Camino Frances because it is the route where you can get the most of the “pilgrim experience”. There are many pilgrims that you will meet on your journey and there are many facilities that cater to pilgrims. It is also the best waymarked route of all. Guided and Self-Guided Tours There is the possibility of walking or cycling the Camino Frances through an organized tour. We recommend to contact our trusted partner Follow the Camino, to assist you in planning your camino. Follow the Camino provides customized / flexible itineraries, comfortable private room & bathroom, luggage transfers, 24/7 support, airport transfers, breakfast & dinners, and other add-ons like food & wine tours, excursions, premium accommodation, etc. History The route, which crosses the north of the Iberian Peninsula, became a set itinerary in the late XIth century thanks to the efforts of monarchs like Sancho III the Greater and Sancho Ramirez de Navarra y Aragon. The main routes of the Camino Frances in France and Spain were described in detail around 1135 in Codex Calixtinus, an essential book on Jacobean cultural tradition. This book is a bona-fide medieval guide describing the pilgrimage to Santiago. It enumerates the different stretches of the French Way from the lands of Gaul and offers detailed information on the sanctuaries found along the camino, including comments on the hospitality, the people, the food, natural springs, local customs etc. This guide, attributed to the French cleric, Aymeric Picaud, reveals the political and religious interest that was behind promoting the sanctuary of Santiago de Compostela and making it easily accessible, yet it also bears testimony to the demand for this type of information. Over the centuries and with the political and religious avatars in Europe, the physical route of the Camino Frances lost the clout it once had. It was not until the end of the 19th century that a new interest in Jacobean matters arose, continuing into the second half of the 20th century, with the progressive recuperation of the old itinerary, internationally recognized as one of the historical symbols of European unity. Waymarking The waymarking along the route is, in general, extremely good. In France, the route from is part of the long-distance GR65 footpath, and is marked by the red and white flash of the GR network. There are separate red and white to indicate changes of direction, and a red line crossed with a white one to indicate that you have taken the wrong turning. In Spain, the official mark is the stylised scallop shell on a blue background, which is often placed on the walls of houses well above eye level to indicate the route through villages and towns. In open country one frequently encounters these signs are often found embedded in small concrete pillars. There are also signboards with this mark at the top, a pedestrian sign in the middle, and a direction arrow at the bottom; these are much used at road crossings. The red and white GR flashes are also found from time to time in Spain. However, the most common mark is a yellow arrow, which may be painted on trees, rocks, kerbstones, storm water gutters etc. Sometimes a yellow stripe is painted on trees as a continuation marker for reassurance. Some other waymarks incorporating the scallop shell can be found in the photographs. Waymarking can never be perfect – logging operations appeared to have removed all the marks at two points on this trip, though it was reasonably obvious which way the path continued.

General Start775km – 31 stagesThe French way linking St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela is the most popular of all the camino’s. Since the discovery of the tomb of St. James in Compostela in the 9th century, the Camino de Santiago became the most important pilgrimage route of medieval Europe. Thousands of pilgrims made their way to Compostela from all European countries and this was the starting point of a whole new development that left its mark all along the Camino de Santiago. Pilgrims nowadays walk for all kinds of different reasons. Whether it is the sports challenge, religious believes, spiritual searching for answers within oneself or simply enjoying relaxation in pure nature and the social aspect, thousands of pilgrims (and the number is growing each year!) find their way to Santiago de Compostela. If you have never walked the Camino before, the French Way is the way to few options to get started taking an average of 15 km to also account for some rest days:115 km - ~7 days: Sarria150 km - 10 days: O Cebreiro206 km - 14 days: Ponferrada260 km - 17 days: Astorga310 km - 20 days: León488 km - 32 days: Burgos611 km - 41 days: Logroño706 km - 47 days: PamplonaStage 1 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Roncesvalles25,7 km – 9 alberguesKm 0: Saint Jean Pied de Port (All services) 5: Huntto (Albergue)Km 7,5: Orisson (Albergue, Bar/Restaurant). Km 8,5: Aubergue Borda (new 2021)Km 20,5: Reach of altitude 1430mKm 25,7: Roncesvalles (Albergue, Bar/Restaurant/Tourist Office) Book your accommodation 2 Roncesvalles - Zubiri21,5 km – 7 alberguesKm 0: Roncesvalles (Albergue, Bar/Restaurant, Tourist Office)Km 2,8: Auritz/Burguete (Hostels, Rural houses, Bars, Shop, Health center, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 6,5: Aurizberri/Espinal (Albergues, Hostel, Rural houses, Bar, Shop) Book your accommodation 11,4: Bizkarreta/Gerendiain (Rural house, Bar, Shop)Km 13,3: Lintzoain Book your accommodation 17,8: Alto de Erro (Bar)Km 21,5: Zubiri (All services) Book your accommodation 3 Zubiri - Pamplona20,4 km – 17 alberguesKm 0: Zubiri (All services)Km 2,9: IlarratzKm 3,7: EskirotzKm 5,5: Larrasoaña (Albergue, Pensions, Bar, Shop/Supermarket)Km 6,1: Akerreta (Rural hotel)Km 9,2: Zuriain (Albergue, Bar)Km 11,2: Irotz (Bar)Km 15,8: Villava (All services) Book your accommodation 17,2: Burlada (All services) Book your accommodation 20,4: Pamplona (All services) Book your accommodation 4 Pamplona - Puente la Reina24 km – 14 alberguesKm 0: Pamplona (All services)Km 5: Cizur Menor (Albergues, Bars, Shop)Km 11: Zariquiegui (Albergues, Shop)Km 13,4: Alto del Perdón (Mobile Bar from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. From April 1st to October 31st)Km 16,8: Uterga (Albergue, Hostel, Bar) Book your accommodation 19,5: Muruzábal (Albergues) Book your accommodation 21,3: Obanos (Albergue, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 24: Puente la Reina (All services) Book your accommodation 5 Puente la Reina/Gares - Estella/Lizarra22 km – 9 alberguesKm 0: Puente la Reina (All services)Km 5,2: Mañeru (Albergue, Rural house, Bar, Shop, Pharmacy)Km 7,8: Cirauqui (Albergue, Bar, Shop, Pharmacy, ATM) Book your accommodation 13,3: Lorca (Albergue, Bar, Shop)Km 17,8: Villatuerta (Albergue, Bars, Shops, Pharmacy, ATM) Book your accommodation 22: Estella (All services) Book your accommodation 6 Estella/Lizarra - Torres del Río29 km – 8 alberguesKm 0: Estella (All services)Km 2: Ayegui (Albergue, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 7,4: Ázqueta (Bar, Inn)Km 9,2: Villamayor de Monjardín (Albergues, Shop, Bar)Km 21,2: Los Arcos (All services) Book your accommodation 28: Sansol (Albergue, Rural house, Bar, Pharmacy)Km 29: Torres del Río (Albergues, Bar, Shop, ATM) Book your accommodation 7 Torres del Río - Logroño20 km – 10 alberguesKm 0: Torres del Río (Albergues, Bar, Shop, ATM)Km 2,7: Virgen del Poyo (Bar)Km 10,5: Viana (All services)Km 20: Logroño (All services) Book your accommodation 8 Logroño - Nájera29,6 km – 14 alberguesKm 0: Logroño (All services)Km 12,7: Navarrete (All services) Book your accommodation 16,1: Desvío a Sotés (Albergue, Bar, Pharmacy)Km 19,4: Ventosa (Albergue, Bars)Km 29,6: Nájera (All services) Book your accommodation 9 Nájera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada21 km – 5 alberguesKm 0: Nájera (All services)Km 5,7: Azofra (Albergue, Shop, Bars, Pharmacy)Km 15: Cirueña (Albergues, Bar) Book your accommodation 21: Santo Domingo de la Calzada (All services) Book your accommodation 10 Sto Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado22,7 km – 11 alberguesKm 0: Santo Domingo de la Calzada (All services)Km 6,8: Grañón (Albergue, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 10,7: Redecilla del Camino (Albergue, Bar, Shop)Km 12,4: Castildelgado (Hostel, Bar, Shop)Km 14,3: Viloria de Rioja (Albergues) Book your accommodation 17,8: Villamayor del Río (Albergue, Bar)Km 22,7: Belorado (All services) Book your accommodation 11 Belorado - Agés27,4 km – 10 alberguesKm 0: Belorado (All services)Km 4,7: Tosantos (Albergue, Bar)Km 6,6: Villambistia (Albergue, Bar)Km 8,2: Espinosa del Camino (Albergue, Bar)Km 11,7: Villafranca Montes de Oca (Albergues, Hotel, Bar, Shop)Km 23,7: San Juan de Ortega (Albergue, Rural Tourist Center, Bar)Km 27,4: Agés (Albergues, Shop, Bar)Stage 12 Agés - Burgos23 km – 9 alberguesKm 0: Agés (Albergues, Shop, Bar)Km 2,6: Atapuerca (Albergues, Bars, Shops) Book your accommodation 7: VillalvalKm 8,6: Cardeñuela Ríopico (Albergues, Bars)Km 10,6: Orbaneja Riopico (Bar)Km 15,3: Castañares (Bar, Shop, Tourist info in Bar/Restaurant Peregrina-T)Km 23: Burgos (All services) Book your accommodation 13 Burgos - km – 11 alberguesKm 0: Burgos (All services)Km 10,8: Tardajos (Albergue, Pension, Bar, Shop, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 12,6: Rabé de las Calzadas (Albergues, Bar)Km 20,6: Hornillos del Camino (Albergues, Bar, Shop) Book your accommodation 26,2: Arroyo San Bol (Albergue)Km 31,1: Hontanas (Albergues, Hostel, Rural houses, Bar, Shop) Book your accommodation 14 Hontanas - Boadilla del Camino28,5 km – 15 alberguesKm 0: Hontanas (Albergues, Hostel, Rural houses, Bar, Shop)Km 9,2: Castrojeriz (All services) Book your accommodation 18,5: Puente Fitero (Albergue)Km 20,3: Itero de la Vega (Albergues, Hostel, Bar, Shop)Km 28,5: Boadilla del Camino (Albergues, Bar) Book your accommodation 15 Boadilla del Camino - Carrión de los Condes24,6 km – 12 alberguesKm 0: Boadilla del Camino (Albergues, Bar)Km 5,7: Frómista (All services) Book your accommodation 9,2: Población de Campos (Albergue, Tourist Center, Bar, Shop) Book your accommodation 12,6: Revenga de Campos (Bar)Km 14,7: Villarmentero de Campos (Albergue, Rural Tourist Center, Bar) Book your accommodation 18,8: Villalcázar de Sirga (Albergue, Hostel, Bar, Shop) Book your accommodation 24,6: Carrión de los Condes (All services) Book your accommodation 16 Carrión de los Condes - Terradillos de los Templarios26,6 km – 6 alberguesKm 0: Carrión de los Condes (All services)Km 17: Calzadilla de la Cueza (Albergue, Hostel, Bar, Shop)Km 23,4: Ledigos (Albergue, Bar) Book your accommodation 26,6: Terradillos de los Templarios (Albergue, Bar, small shop in one of the albergues)Stage 17 Terradillos de los Templarios - El Burgo Ranero30,6 km – 13 alberguesKm 0: Terradillos de los Templarios (Albergue, Bar, small shop in one of the albergues)Km 3,3: Moratinos (Albergue, Hostel, Bar in the albergue)Km 5,8: San Nicolás del Real Camino (Albergue, Bar in the albergue)Km 13: Sahagún (All services) Book your accommodation 23: Bercianos del Real Camino (Albergues, Bar, Shop)Km 30,6: El Burgo Ranero (Albergues, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy) Book your accommodation 18 El Burgo Ranero - León37,1 km – 18 alberguesKm 0: El Burgo Ranero (Albergues, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy)Km 13: Reliegos (Albergues, Bars)Km 19: Mansilla de las Mulas (All services) Book your accommodation 23,5: Villamoros de Mansilla (Shop)Km 25,3: Puente Villarente (All services) Book your accommodation 29,5: Arcahueja (Albergue, Bar)Km 37,1: León (All services) Book your accommodation 19 León - San Martín del Camino25,9 km – 9 alberguesKm 0: León (All services)Km 3,9: Trobajo del Camino (All services) Book your accommodation 7,6: Virgen del Camino (All services) Book your accommodation 12,2: Valverde de la Virgen (Bars, Pet-friendly accommodation here).Km 13,6: San Miguel del Camino (Bars)Km 21,3: Villadangos del Páramo (Albergue, Bars, Shops, Pharmacy, ATM)Km 25,9: San Martín del Camino (Albergues, Bars, Shop) Book your accommodation 20 San Martín del Camino - Astorga24,2 km – 10 alberguesKm 0: San Martín del Camino (Albergues, Bars, Shop)Km 6,9: Puente de Órbigo (Bar)Km 7,7: Hospital de Órbigo (All services)Km 10: Villares de Órbigo (Albergue, Bar, Shop, Pharmacy)Km 12,6: Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias (Albergues, Bar-Café)Km 20,3: San Justo de la Vega (Albergue, Bars, Shop, Pharmacy)Km 24,2: Astorga (All services) Book your accommodation 21 Astorga - Foncebadón25,9 km – 17 alberguesKm 0: Astorga (All services. Advice: don’t leave without some cash; the next ATM can be found in Ponferrada)Km 2,6: Desvío a Valdeviejas (Albergue, Bar)Km 4,7: Murias de Rechivaldo (Albergues, Bars)Km 9,3: Santa Catalina de Somoza (Albergues, Bars)Km 13,4: El Ganso (Albergue/Apartments Gabino, Bars, Shop)Km 20,3: Rabanal del Camino (Albergues, Bars, Shop)Km 25,9: Foncebadón (Albergues, Pension, Bars, Shop, Medieval Restaurant serves dinner until Enjoy the views, you’ll be sleeping at the highest point of the Camino Francés!Book your accommodation here at the splendid ‘El Trasgu de Foncebadón’. Highly recommended by Camino Comfort!Stage 22 Foncebadón - Ponferrada27,3 km – 10 alberguesKm 0: Foncebadón (Albergues, Bars, Shop)Km 4,5: Manjarín (Albergue, In high season a mobile bar between Manjarín and El Acebo)Km 11,6: El Acebo (Albergues, Hotel, Bar, Shop)Km 15: Riego de Ambrós (Albergue, Bar)Km 19,7: Molinaseca (Albergues, Hostels, Bars, Shops, Pharmacy) Book here your accommodation in this lovely pilgrim 24: Campo (Bar)Km 27,3: Ponferrada (All services) Book your accommodation 23 Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo24,1 km – 12 alberguesKm 0: Ponferrada (All services)Km 3,7: CompostillaKm 5,5: Columbrianos (Bar, Shops, Pharmacy)Km 8: Fuentes Nuevas (All services)Km 10,5: Camponaraya (All services)Km 16,6: Cacabelos (All services) Book your accommodation 18,5: Pieros (Albergue, Bar)Km 24,1: Villafranca del Bierzo (All services) Book your accommodation 24 Villafranca del Bierzo - O Cebreiro28,4 km – 16 alberguesKm 0: Villafranca del Bierzo (All services)Km 5,2: Pereje (Albergue, Bar)Km 9,7: Trabadelo (Albergues, Bar, Shop, Pharmacy)Km 13,7: La Portela del Valcarce (Albergue, Bars, Basic Shop, ATM)Km 14,9: Ambasmestas (Albergue, Bars)Km 16,5: Vega de Valcarce (All services) Book your accommodation 18,6: Ruitelán (Albergue, Hostel, Bars)Km 20,1: Las Herrerías (Albergue, Bars)Km 23,5: La Faba (Albergues, Bar, Shop)Km 25,9: Laguna de Castilla (Albergue, Bar)Km 28,4: O Cebreiro (Albergue, Rural houses and Pensions, Bars, Shop) Book your accommodation in Piedrafita do 25 O Cebreiro - Triacastela21,1 km – 9 alberguesKm 0: O Cebreiro (Albergue, Rural houses and pensions, Bars, Shop)Km 3,2: Liñares (Bar)Km 5,7: Hospital da Condesa (Albergue, Bar)Km 8,1: PadorneloKm 8,5: Alto do Poio (Albergue, Bars)Km 11,9: Fonfría (Albergue, Bar)Km 14,3: O Biduedo (Bar)Km 17,3: Fillobal (Albergue, Bar/Shop)Km 21,1: Triacastela (All services) Book your accommodation 26 Triacastela - Sarria18,3 km – 27 alberguesFrom Triascastela there are 2 itineraries to get to Sarria: the Southern alternative is a bit longer but it passes by the Monastery of Samos and follows the banks of the river Oribio; the other itinerary is more to the North and passes through San Xil and also crosses some very nice landscapes full of oaks and 0. Triacastela (Todos los Servicios)If you stayed the night in the public albergue you’ll have to cross Triacastela through its central road until you leave town. That road splits in two ways and this is the point where you’ll have to chose which itinerary to the left, via the LU-633, goes the way to Samos and its Benedictine Monastery and from there it continues to Sarria. Book your accommodation in Samos your right you’ll have the choice to continue to San Xil: 6,5 km shorter, but with a climb of 238 meters in the first 5,5 those going to Samos: follow the arrows, we’ll meet up in Sarria! We’ll turn right and cross the LU-633 main 2,2: A Balsa (Albergue)Km 7,8: MontánKm 8,5: FontearcudaKm 10,4: Furela (Bar)Km 11,7: Pintín (Bar)Km 13,1: Calvor (Albergue)Km 13,6: Aguiada (Bar)Km 18,3: Sarria (All services) Book your accommodation 27 Sarria - Portomarín22,4 km – 25 alberguesThis is the most popular starting point of all, since it covers the final 100K to Santiago on the Camino Francés: the minimum you need to walk to obtain your pilgrim’s certificate: La 0: Sarria (All services)Km 2,9: As ParedesKm 3,7: Vilei (Albergue, Bar)Km 4,5: Barbadelo (Albergues, Bar)Km 6: Mercado da Serra (Bar/Shop)Km 8,2: Leiman (Bar)Km 12: Morgade (Albergue, Bar)Km 13,1: Ferreiros (Albergues, Bar)Arriving at Ferreiros which you will recognize when you see a small shelter (see picture) you will have an albergue at your back (a more comfy one) but if you continue down the road you will arrive in Mirrallos and a lovely little church (just 500 meters down-hill). There is a bar/restaurant there. The owner is called Natalia. Although she will have no sign stating it, she has 25 beds available for peregrinos and the price is so-called ‘donativo’ which means you can give whatever you want. Giving at least the amount you would give in a normal albergue is the decent thing to do. The food and the way you are treated and served there is absolutely fabulous! You can wash your clothes and they have a lovely terrace. The little church is their neighbor so you won’t have any trouble checking it out, no matter how tired you are. Totally recommended!Km 13,6: Mirallos (Albergue, Bar)Km 14,4: A Pena: (Albergue, Bar)Km 16,8: Mercadoiro (Albergue, Bar)Km 17,1: Moutrás (Shop Peter Pank)Km 20: Vilachá (Albergue)Km 22,4: Portomarín (All services) Book your accommodation 28 Portomarín - Palas de Rei25 km – 19 alberguesKm 0: Portomarín (All services)Km 8: Gonzar (Albergues, Bar)Km 9,3: Castromaior (Bar, Pension)Km 11,8: Hospital da Cruz (Albergue, Bar)Km 13,3: Ventas de Narón (Albergues, Bar) Excellent albergue with a couple of private rooms: Albergue O 16,5: Ligonde (Albergues, Bar)Km 17,4: Airexe (Albergue, Bar)Km 19,4: Portos (Albergue, Bar)Km 20: Lestedo (Albergue, Bar, Rural house)Km 25: Palas de Rei (All services) Book your accommodation 29 Palas de Rei - Arzúa28,8 km – 27 alberguesKm 0: Palas de Rei (All services)Km 3,4: San Xulián do Camiño (Albergue, Bar)Km 4,5: Pontecampaña (Albergue)Km 5,7: Casanova (Albergues, Bar)Km 8,5: O Coto (Bar, Shop)Km 9,2: LeboreiroKm 13: San Xoán de Furelos (Bar)Km 14,8: Melide (All services) Book your accommodation here. Don’t forget to eat here at Casa Alongos!Km 20,5: Boente (Albergues, Bar)Km 22,7: Castañeda (Albergue, Bar)Km 25,8: Ribadiso da Baixo (Albergues, Bar)Km 28,8: Arzúa (All services) Book your accommodation 30 Arzúa - O Pedrouzo19,1 km – 13 alberguesKm 0: Arzúa (All services)Km 2,2: PreguntoñoKm 5,2: Taberna Vella (Albergue, Bar, Shop)Km 5,8: Calzada (Bar)Km 7,8: Calle (Bars)Km 11,1: Salceda (Albergues, Bar, Pharmacy at 600 meters)Km 15,3: O Empalme (Bars)Km 16,3: Santa Irene (Albergues)Km 17,9: A Rúa (Bars, Pensions, Rural houses)Km 19,1: O Pedrouzo (All services) Book your accommodation 31 O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela20 km – 15 alberguesKm 0: O Pedrouzo (All services)Km 4: CimadevillaKm 7,7: San Paio (Bar)Km 9,5: Lavacolla (Bar, Shop, Pharmacy, Hotel, Albergues)Km 14,8: San Marcos (Bar, Shop)Km 15,2: Monte do Gozo (Albergue, Bar, Shop, ATM)Km 20: Santiago de Compostela (All services) Book your accommodation here. Items in our Pilgrim Shop that might be helpful in your quest

For over 1,000 years, pilgrims have traipsed wearily across the plains and mountains of the Iberian peninsula to pay homage at the shrine of St James in Spain's northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela. The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most famous long-distance walks, and these days it’s still as popular as ever. You don’t have to be religious to make this journey, though. As you tread the storied route, you may well encounter many of the faithful, but you’re equally as likely to meet a diverse mix of hikers, cyclists and horse riders, or just those on some kind of personal journey. Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in Galicia © Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet The Camino de Santiago isn't one single route: there are several Caminos crisscrossing Spain, all converging in holy Santiago. And while some of the less obvious routes are becoming steadily more popular, the most famous is still the Camino Francés that traverses northern Spain for 790km, taking around one month to complete. Check out our tips here, and don’t miss the following highlights of this epic journey. St-Jean Pied de Port The gorgeous old walled town of St-Jean Pied de Port is a popular starting point for would-be pilgrims, nestled on the French side of the Pyrenees amid gently rolling foothills, 8km from the Spanish border. Strolling the ramparts and clambering up to the citadel make for an ideal final evening before undertaking the slog up through the mountains into Spain, one of the toughest stretches of the whole route – but also one of the most scenic. St-Jean Pied de Port is the gorgeous starting point for many pilgrims © Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet Navarra Once over the Pyrenees, the Camino takes you through the lush green farmland and demure villages of Navarra before reaching the vibrant city of Pamplona, where you'll find great restaurants and Hemingway haunt Café Iruña. Past Pamplona is a steep ascent of the Sierra del Perdón: at the summit you’re rewarded with a sculpture depicting pilgrims through history, with soaring views of sunbaked hills and valleys. Heading west, pilgrims arrive at the captivating little town of Puente la Reina, where the Camino Francés joins with the Camino Aragonés, coming from the east. The most famous attraction here is the namesake bridge, and when you first catch a glimpse of its six-arched medieval glory, you’ll agree it’s a special spot. But this place has many charms, including narrow Calle Mayor, flanked by tall old townhouses that offer delicious shade from the Navarran heat. A six-arched medieval bridge leads into Puente la Reina © Education Images/UIG via Getty Images Logroño and Burgos From Puente la Reina, a mixture of green, undulating countryside and more barren stretches mark the next stage of the walk into Logroño, the understated capital of La Rioja region. Spend a little time here and you'll experience an engaging city with handsome architecture and great tapas bars. Perch outside Bar Soriano and order their signature tapa – an indecently huge, garlicky mushroom adorned with a shrimp. The route is a little flatter over the next few days, passing castles and vineyards before reaching the quietly beautiful city of Burgos. The Gothic cathedral here is quite simply one of Spain’s most unmissable sights. It dazzles you first with its sheer scale; then, the closer you look, with the intricacy of its Gothic masonry. And that’s all before you step into the ornate wonderland inside. Burgos Cathedral is one of Spain's most jaw-dropping buildings © Tom Stainer / Lonely Planet Burgos to León The section of the Camino between Burgos and León is one of the most underrated parts of the route: many pilgrims skip it and catch the bus, but take to your feet and you can savour striking views over the long valleys and barren plains of the meseta (the huge plateau of central Spain). The journey is punctuated with picturesque villages, such as Castrojeriz, which is dominated by a castle sitting proudly over lovely sandstone buildings. Admittedly, the monotonous roadside stretch leading into León is a challenge, but once complete you’ll find a city that offers up a winning mix of beautiful historic buildings and a spirited nightlife. Astorga From León the trail climbs west into the sierras that separate Castilla from Galicia. En route, you pass Astorga, one of the most memorable places along the entire route. It’s at once a workaday Spanish market town and the repository for at least two fabulous buildings: the gorgeous architectural jumble that is the cathedral, and Gaudí’s fairytale Castilian outpost, the Palacio Episcopal. As you march on towards Galicia, taking in endless heather-clad mountains and moody skies around you, it’s hard not to feel a rewarding sense of solitude. Gaudí’s masterpiece in Astorga, the Palacio Episcopal, with the cathedral behind it © tichr / Shutterstock Galicia All the Caminos converge in Galicia. The most gruelling climb along the entire Camino Francés ends just over the border in the tiny village of O Cebreiro, at an elevation of 1300m. This place is studded with pallozas: circular, thatched dwellings known in rural Galicia since pre-Roman times, where families lived with their livestock. Depending on your luck, the village might be shrouded in a wet, swirling mist, making it even more atmospheric. Stop into Meson Carolo (Rúa Cebreiro 20, tel: +34 982 36 71 68) to reinvigorate after the climb with a hearty meal – winners on the menu include chuletón (a gigantic T-bone steak served deliciously rare) and caldo gallego, a traditional soup of potatoes, vegetables and meat. The scallop shell is the symbol of the Camino de Santiago, seen on waymarkers along the route © Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet To score a ‘Compostela’ certificate proving you’ve completed the Camino, you have to walk at least the last 100km of the route, so for many pilgrims that means starting out just further west at Sarria (actually 114km from Santiago). From here there’s a rural trek and a steep descent into Portomarín, which sits along the Río Miño. The following 25km to Palas de Rei are tough going, but then some delightful country lanes pave the next few kilometres to Melide. Soon after that you’re counting down the final 50km, passing through sleepy villages, rolling green farmland and shady woods along the way. This is beautiful countryside, but it’s astonishing how verdant and small-scale it seems compared to the huge peaks and valleys that have gone before. Pilgrims reaching the end of their journey at Santiago de Compostela © Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet The last few kilometres of the Camino, along busy roads into central Santiago de Compostela, are pretty bleak, but that sense of nearing the end of your pilgrimage powers you through. Once you emerge onto the huge expanse of Praza do Obradoiro, you are rewarded with both a terrific view of the cathedral's famous western façade, and the sight of whomever else has just completed their journey – all of you united by feelings of elation, exhaustion and pride. Tom explored the Camino de Santiago with support from Follow the Camino. 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From Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela 31 Sections. 773 kilometres. From Somport (Aragón) to Santiago de Compostela. 33 Sections. 937 Spain, the Camino Francés (The French Way) starts in Roncesvalles, you leave from Navarre, or in Somport if you depart from Aragón. This is the most well-known and tradition-steeped route to Santiago de Compostela to the point that it has become a cultural, artistic and sociological landmark attracting 7 out of 10 pilgrims coming to the Santiago de Compostela. READ MORE Equipped with a very complete network of services and with a large number of public hostels, correct signage and unique hospitality, the Camino Francés is the perfect itinerary for the pilgrim who wants to discover the Camino de it is one of the longest itineraries that go to Santiago, with about 800 km from the French town of Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela, the pilgrim will discover an extraordinary human, artistic and cultural wealth. It is about a total of about 30 stages of the Camino that cross the north of Spain and that are worth traveling once in a lifetimeA World Heritage RouteThe Camino Francés received in 2004 the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord, it is a World Heritage Site and the Council of Europe made it the first European Cultural Itinerary. Acknowledgments all that realize the importance of this pilgrimage route since the 9th century, the date on which the discovery of the Apostle's tomb is dated, the Camino Francés has a route that was fixed, as we know it today, at the end of the 11th French Route aroused such interest in Medieval Europe, that already in 1135 the famous Codex Calixtinus became a pioneering travel guide, collecting all the sections, sanctuaries, data of the local inhabitants and detailed notes of this itinerary that departs from Routes from FranceThe Camino Francés crosses the Gallic country through four routes: Paris-Tours, Vezelay-Limoges and Le Puy-Conques, which enter Spain through Navarre. The fourth, Arles-Toulouse, crosses the border at Somport and continues to Jaca, starting the Aragonese Way. Crossed the border, the pilgrim will have to face a month's journey on foot, with thirty stages, until reaching Spain, the Camino Francés has two starting points: Roncesvalles if the pilgrim starts in Navarra, or in Somport if he starts his Way in Aragon. To give you an idea, here is a link where you can locate the French Way on the la Reina is the junction point between the two variants of the Camino Francés: those that arrive from Saint Jean Pied de Port and cross Roncesvalles and Pamplona; and those who walk from Somport through the provinces of Zaragoza and this point, the Camino Francés crosses significant places such as Estella, Logroño, Nájera, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Belorado, Burgos, Frómista, Carrión de los Condes, Burgo Ranero, Mansilla de las Mulas, León, Astorga, Ponferrada or Villafranca del the Bercian region you can access Galicia, the mythical town of O Cebreiro. From there there is a week of travel through the lands of meigas, legends and green landscapes, until we reach the Praza do Obradoiro and pick up the Sarria to SantiagoThe Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago is the most popular section among the current pilgrim. This is the last 100 kilometers of the Jacobean Route, the ones necessary to get to the section from Sarria to Santiago is usually covered in five stages, with stops in Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and O Pedrouzo. However, like all Caminos, they can be adapted to your needs. Many pilgrims decide to go from Sarria to Santiago in 6 stages, dividing the Palas de Rei-Arzúa stage in two. This allows the pilgrim to go more rested and spend the night in the Jacobean town of it is perfect for people who have only a few days to do the Camino, it is advisable to extend the Route to enjoy the Camino and live the experience Camino Frances de Santiago by bike is also very popular. The minimum to get to Compostela, what many pilgrims mistakenly call the Compostelana, is 200 km, so the most used section of the Camino is backpack transport service is available on the entire Camino Fancés from Easter to October 31. And on the Sarria-Santiago section, the Paq Mochila is available all year round. Camino de Santiago associations Aragón Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Jaca Email master@ Direction Calle Conde Aznar, 9 Jaca, 22700 Aragón Jaca Jacobea Asociación Oscense de los Amigos del Camino de Santiago Email huescasantiago@ Direction Calle Valentín Gardeta, 34 Huesca, 22007 Aragón Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Zaragoza Email peregrinosantiagozaragoza@ Direction Calle San Vicente de Paul, 1 Zaragoza, 50001 Castilla y León Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Burgos Email asociacion@ Direction Calle Fernán Gonzalez, 28 - Apdo. de Correos 331 Burgos, 09003 Castilla y León Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Mansilla de las Mulas Email jcachan@ Direction Plaza de San Martin, 1 - Iglesia de San Martín Mansilla de las Mulas, 24210 Castilla y León Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Palencia Email fromista@ Direction Real Monasterio de San Zoilo Carrión de los Condes, 34120 Castilla y León Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago de León "Pulchra Leonina" Email caminosantiagoleon@ Direction Avenida Independencia, 2 - 5º Izq. León, 24003 Castilla y León Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Astorga y Comarca Email asociacion@ Direction Plaza de San Francisco, 3 Astorga, 24700 Castilla y León Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago del Bierzo Email asociacion@ Direction Avenida del Castillo, 106 Ponferrada, 24401 Francia Amis du chemin de St Jacques des Pyrennes Atlantiques Email contact@ Direction Rue de la Citadelle, 39 Saint Jean Pied du Port, 64220 Galicia Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Lugo Email lugocamino@ Direction Plaza Comandante Manso, 11 - Entresuelo Lugo, 27001 Galicia Asociación Amigos del Camino de la Comarca de Sarria Email amigoscaminosarria@ Direction Vigo de Sarria, 15, Km 115 27600 Sarria, Lugo La Rioja Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago Email caminosantiago@ Direction Rúa Vieja, 3 Logroño, 26001 Navarra Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Navarra Email info@ Direction Calle Florencio de Ansoleaga, 2 31001, Pamplona Navarra Asociación de los Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Estella Email amigos@ Direction Calle La Rúa, 50 - Apto. de Correos, 20 Estella, 21004

#1 Hi all, After doing a week of the Camino a number of years ago I am finally in a position to do the Camino Frances route in September and was hoping for some advice. I have my flight to Biarritz and transfer from the airport to St Jean Pied de Port sorted. I also booked accommodation for St Jean, Roncesvallies, Zubiri and Pamplona as I heard this is where a bottleneck of pilgrims may occur. After that I'm hoping to just wing it and let the Camino provide or else keep a rolling 3-5 day booking system depending on how things develop. Is what I have done pretty much all I need to do? I plan to continue reading the forum for packing tips over the next while and I also plan on spending the next few months learning Spanish, training and eventually showing up to St Jean Pied de Port with my pilgrim passport and ready to walk. I'm also hoping to read some guide books to ensure I don't miss on any sights along the way. Just nervous about it all and wondered if any experienced pilgrim could spot any major flaws in my plan or anything I'm missing and one question I had was regarding the return flight. I cannot predict exactly how many days it will take yet so not sure how to handle this? Thanks. #2 Barry11, You seem to have touched all bases for you autumn camino. Do test your gear from the earlier walk to make certain that it is indeed "good to go". Retrain yourself so that your body is also ready to walk all day, every day for several weeks. Check out this this earlier thread regarding what past walkers thought important. Happy planning, retraining and Buen camino! #3 Barry11, You seem to have touched all bases for you autumn camino. Do test your gear from the earlier walk to make certain that it is indeed "good to go". Retrain yourself so that your body is also ready to walk all day, every day for several weeks. Check out this this earlier thread regarding what past walkers thought important. Happy planning, retraining and Buen camino! Thank you very much for your response, really appreciate it. I will of course check out that earlier thread. #4 I think what you’ve done is sensible. Typically numbers fall in mid September so you can decide as you go whether you need to reserve accommodation ahead or not. I think not. Whatever you’re thinking of packing; try it out in advance and ‘if in doubt; leave it out’. #5 Why worry? The Camino provides! I had no planning, nothing booked ahead (only one time, from the Albergue in Pamplona to Puente de la Reina, just to have a bed secured after a really long walk). I trained and break in my boots on walks of 100km in total on the local hills. Had no transfer organized from Airport to SJPdP. No guidebook at hand, just like in the old days. And I arrived in SdC after 27 amazing days safe and sound and very happy! My advices to you: -> Do not overplan! -> Take your time, walk your pace. -> Look after your feet. -> Turn around and breathe! -> Drink plenty of water and wine! -> Eat local. -> Connect to your fellow pilgrims, they are your comrades. -> Talk and listen a lot when needed. -> Take only 50% of what's in your b/p, it's enough! -> Have fun! -> Enjoy your walk, even if it sometime gets hard and boring. Hope you will have a great walk! BC Roland #6 Why worry? The Camino provides! I had no planning, nothing booked ahead (only one time, from the Albergue in Pamplona to Puente de la Reina, just to have a bed secured after a really long walk). I trained and break in my boots on walks of 100km in total on the local hills. Had no transfer organized from Airport to SJPdP. No guidebook at hand, just like in the old days. And I arrived in SdC after 27 amazing days safe and sound and very happy! My advices to you: -> Do not overplan! -> Take your time, walk your pace. -> Look after your feet. -> Turn around and breathe! -> Drink plenty of water and wine! -> Eat local. -> Connect to your fellow pilgrims, they are your comrades. -> Talk and listen a lot when needed. -> Take only 50% of what's in your b/p, it's enough! -> Have fun! -> Enjoy your walk, even if it sometime gets hard and boring. Hope you will have a great walk! BC Roland Great advice Roland! I second your list! #7 Two small tips that will help along the way . Make a coloured photocopy of your passport ID page and have it laminated , use this when registering at hostels , it saves dragging out your passport and reduces the risk of losing it or leaving it behind . Only major hotels insist on seeing the original . Take a suction cup with a hook on to use in showers , very few have shelves to rest your fresh clothes or valuables on . The suction cup will let you hang a plastic bag or light day pack from the wall while you wash . #8 Thank you all for the great advice, especially in relation to not overplanning (which I usually do). I'll focus on getting my walking boots up to scratch between now and September and let the Camino provide after that. #9 If you haven’t already watched Rob’s videos about the Camino, search for then on youtube. He offers many tips and advice helpful for your first or fifth Camino. Buen Camino! #10 Hi all, After doing a week of the Camino a number of years ago I am finally in a position to do the Camino Frances route in September and was hoping for some advice. I have my flight to Biarritz and transfer from the airport to St Jean Pied de Port sorted. I also booked accommodation for St Jean, Roncesvallies, Zubiri and Pamplona as I heard this is where a bottleneck of pilgrims may occur. After that I'm hoping to just wing it and let the Camino provide or else keep a rolling 3-5 day booking system depending on how things develop. Is what I have done pretty much all I need to do? I plan to continue reading the forum for packing tips over the next while and I also plan on spending the next few months learning Spanish, training and eventually showing up to St Jean Pied de Port with my pilgrim passport and ready to walk. I'm also hoping to read some guide books to ensure I don't miss on any sights along the way. Just nervous about it all and wondered if any experienced pilgrim could spot any major flaws in my plan or anything I'm missing and one question I had was regarding the return flight. I cannot predict exactly how many days it will take yet so not sure how to handle this? Thanks. Of course the key to packing is to keep things as light as possible. When I am deciding what to take with me I try and select items which have more than one purpose. My cotton scarf can be used as a towel, I take plain black recycled polyester underpants and a light weight pull on crop top type bra ( yes i know you are a bloke but this bit is useful for the girls) that serve as a bathing costume for swimming. I wear cheap close fitting T shirts, and as I am short so cut off the extra length so they are just below my waist so reducing excess weight. When walking early spring or Autumn carry a very light weight cashmere shawl that I bought in India for chilly evenings which I can wrap around or put over me if it gets cold at night Hi all, After doing a week of the Camino a number of years ago I am finally in a position to do the Camino Frances route in September and was hoping for some advice. I have my flight to Biarritz and transfer from the airport to St Jean Pied de Port sorted. I also booked accommodation for St Jean, Roncesvallies, Zubiri and Pamplona as I heard this is where a bottleneck of pilgrims may occur. After that I'm hoping to just wing it and let the Camino provide or else keep a rolling 3-5 day booking system depending on how things develop. Is what I have done pretty much all I need to do? I plan to continue reading the forum for packing tips over the next while and I also plan on spending the next few months learning Spanish, training and eventually showing up to St Jean Pied de Port with my pilgrim passport and ready to walk. I'm also hoping to read some guide books to ensure I don't miss on any sights along the way. Just nervous about it all and wondered if any experienced pilgrim could spot any major flaws in my plan or anything I'm missing and one question I had was regarding the return flight. I cannot predict exactly how many days it will take yet so not sure how to handle this? Thanks. For me the key to packing is to keep things as light as possible. When I am deciding what to take with me I try and select items which have more than one purpose. I use a light cotton scarf also used as a towel, I take plain black recycled polyester underpants and a light weight pull on crop top type bra ( yes I know you are a bloke but this bit is useful for the girls) that serve as a bathing costume for swimming. I wear cheap close fitting T shirts, and as I am short so cut off the extra length so they are just below my waist so reducing excess weight (the fabric does not ladder). When walking early spring or Autumn carry a very light weight cashmere scarf/shawl that I bought in India. It proved very useful under my cape when it rained and chilly evenings which I can wrap around or put over me if it gets cold at night. I have also cut off the tops of my Bridgedale thick walking socks to just above the tops of my lightweight boots as I find their trainer style summer walking socks too short (also the fabric does not ladder). RJM Veteran Member #11 My first Camino I did with little to no planning. It was amazing. Sure, I had to obtain other things along the journey, but wasn't that big a deal and I arrived in Santiago alive. My next Camino I actually over planned and brought things I didn't need that found new homes on donativo tables. After that I stuck with the little to no planning method. The carry the minimum, no what if's and cross your fingers philosophy. It will be alright. You won't die. Last edited: Jun 13, 2022 #12 Thanks again everyone for all the additional advice, I'll be sure to check out Rob's videos on youtube. Also thanks Julie for the tips re multi purpose packing, makes sense when you say it. #13 Hi all, After doing a week of the Camino a number of years ago I am finally in a position to do the Camino Frances route in September and was hoping for some advice. I have my flight to Biarritz and transfer from the airport to St Jean Pied de Port sorted. I also booked accommodation for St Jean, Roncesvallies, Zubiri and Pamplona as I heard this is where a bottleneck of pilgrims may occur. After that I'm hoping to just wing it and let the Camino provide or else keep a rolling 3-5 day booking system depending on how things develop. Is what I have done pretty much all I need to do? I plan to continue reading the forum for packing tips over the next while and I also plan on spending the next few months learning Spanish, training and eventually showing up to St Jean Pied de Port with my pilgrim passport and ready to walk. I'm also hoping to read some guide books to ensure I don't miss on any sights along the way. Just nervous about it all and wondered if any experienced pilgrim could spot any major flaws in my plan or anything I'm missing and one question I had was regarding the return flight. I cannot predict exactly how many days it will take yet so not sure how to handle this? Thanks. Re return flight - if you find Santiago is booked, try A Coruna. 30 minutes on the train with flights to the UK. #14 Hi all, After doing a week of the Camino a number of years ago I am finally in a position to do the Camino Frances route in September and was hoping for some advice. I have my flight to Biarritz and transfer from the airport to St Jean Pied de Port sorted. I also booked accommodation for St Jean, Roncesvallies, Zubiri and Pamplona as I heard this is where a bottleneck of pilgrims may occur. After that I'm hoping to just wing it and let the Camino provide or else keep a rolling 3-5 day booking system depending on how things develop. Is what I have done pretty much all I need to do? I plan to continue reading the forum for packing tips over the next while and I also plan on spending the next few months learning Spanish, training and eventually showing up to St Jean Pied de Port with my pilgrim passport and ready to walk. I'm also hoping to read some guide books to ensure I don't miss on any sights along the way. Just nervous about it all and wondered if any experienced pilgrim could spot any major flaws in my plan or anything I'm missing and one question I had was regarding the return flight. I cannot predict exactly how many days it will take yet so not sure how to handle this? Thanks. Not sure how far you intend to walk dailey? But do keep an eye out for festivals and Holidays as it can be that most everything gets booked up. Some of the major towns on weekends in September and early Oct. will be difficult to find private rooms. Also weekend rates go up in Cities/towns like Leon, Ponferrada, and Portomarin. We have booked private rooms and the pickings are slim in early Oct. from Sarria. Logrono. Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Sunday, September 25, 2022 Wine Festival Everything fills up including albergues. Spain: Hispanic Day. Oct. 12 #15 Not sure how far you intend to walk dailey? But do keep an eye out for festivals and Holidays as it can be that most everything gets booked up. Some of the major towns on weekends in September and early Oct. will be difficult to find private rooms. Also weekend rates go up in Cities/towns like Leon, Ponferrada, and Portomarin. We have booked private rooms and the pickings are slim in early Oct. from Sarria. Logrono. Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Sunday, September 25, 2022 Wine Festival Everything fills up including albergues. Spain: Hispanic Day. Oct. 12 Thanks for this, I plan to stick to the standard route which is around 20-30k per day. but hopefully allow some flexibility if tired or like an area to rest a few more days. I don't plan on going with private rooms too often but definitely something I will keep in mind to try book ahead if needs be. Ensure that your fitness levels are good , I am just back from St Jean to Burgos and the amount of people that we met that were struggling was unreal . People who thought there were only hills on Day 1 and who couldn’t believe how tough certain parts were . Take your time and enjoy every minute of it but be ready for it physically. Thanks, I have a decent level of fitness but will be certain to get a bit more walking and hill walking in over the Summer. I did find when I walked from Sarria to Santiago a few years ago it was a lot tougher than expected due to packing too heavy and not having the correct footwear. Both those issues I'm hoping to not have to deal with this time #16 Thanks for this, I plan to stick to the standard route which is around 20-30k per day. You mean the standard guidebook stages?

Saint Jean Pied de Port - Santiago de Compostela ( km) Camino Francés Droga Francuska jest obecnie najbardziej popularną drogą wiodącą do Santiago. Pojawia się tu najwięcej pielgrzymów. Pielgrzymkę rozpocząć można w Roncesvalles lub w Saint Jean Pied de Port - na granicy francusko-hiszpańskiej. Do przebycia jest tu blisko 800km. Droga prowadzi przez kilka prowincji Hiszpanii: Navarra, La Rioja, Burgos, Palencia, Castilla y Leon, Lugo i A Coruna. Zapraszamy :) Etapy Etap 1: Saint Jean Pied de Port - Roncesvalles ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 2: Roncesvalles - Larrasoana/Larrasoaina ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 3: Larrasoana/Larrasoaina - Cizur Menor/Cizur Txiki ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 4: Cizur Menor/Cizur Txiki - Puente la Reina/Gares (18 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 5: Puente la Reina/Gares - Estella/Lizarra ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 6: Estella/Lizarra - Torres del Rio ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 7: Torres del Rio - Logrono ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 8: Logrono - Najera (29 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 9: Najera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 10: Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 11: Belorado - San Juan de Ortega (24 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 12: San Juan de Ortega - Burgos ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 13: Burgos - Hontanas (29 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 14: Hontanas - Boadilla del Camino ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 15: Boadilla del Camino - Carrion de los Condes ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 16: Carrion de los Condes - Terradillos de los Templarios ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 17: Terradillos de los Templarios - Bercianos del Real Camino ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 18: Bercianos del Real Camino - Mansilla de las Mulas ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 19: Mansilla de las Mulas - Leon ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 20: Leon - San Martin del Camino ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 21: San Martin del Camino - Astorga ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 22: Astorga - Rabanal del Camino ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 23: Rabanal del Camino - Molinaseca ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 24: Molinaseca - Cacabelos ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 25: Cacabelos - Vega de Valcarce (26 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 26: Vega de Valcarce - Triacastela ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 27: Triacastela - Sarria ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 28: Sarria - Portomarin (23 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 29: Portomarin - Palas de Rei ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 30: Palas de Rei - Arzua ( km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 31: Arzua - Pedrouzo (Arca) (18 km) Zobacz więcej » Etap 32: Pedrouzo (Arca) - Santiago de Compostela (18 km) Zobacz więcej » Ważne informacje! Uwaga! Poniższy przewodnik powstał w 2004 roku. Część informacji może być zatem nieaktualna. Autorzy nie ponoszą odpowiedzialności za konsekwencje jakie mogą wynikać z korzystania z tego przewodnika. Głównym celem tego przewodnika jest przybliżenie pielgrzymom trasy, odległości między miejscowościami i ogólne zaznajomienie z mijanymi miejscowościami. Wszelkie uwagi, poprawki, zmiany, uaktualnienia, etc. prosimy przesyłać na adres administrator@ Będziemy się starać na bieżąco wprowadzać zmiany i możliwie jak najczęściej aktualizować przewodnik. Zapraszamy na Autor: Monika i Paweł Buczkowscy | Dodano: | Ostatnia zmiana:

The Camino Frances or French Way is the most famous of all the Camino de Santiago routes. It has featured in many documentaries, books, and movies including ‘The Way‘ and ‘I’ll Push You‘.This Camino is an ancient pilgrim path across the north of the Iberian Peninsula, starting near the gorgeous red and white town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and finishing in the holy city of Santiago de Compostela. The Camino Frances passes amazing cities and areas of natural beauty such as Pamplona, famous for its bull run; La Rioja wine region and its capital Logroño; Burgos with its magnificent cathedral; elegant Leon and Ponferrada with its Templars Castle. From Ponferrada, the Camino de Santiago enters Galicia through the mountains and picturesque village of O Camino de Santiago has been internationally recognised as one of the historic symbols of European unity. The pilgrim route was chosen as the first European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in 1987. The Camino and the architecture along its routes are also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Camino Ways Route Planner For over 1000 years, pilgrims from all over the world have walked the Camino Ways across Europe in their quest for spirituality. Making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, they encountered a variety of people, cultures and beliefs, leading to friendship and new experiences. This continues today with the Camino de Santiago being the most well known and well-loved walk in the world. More than just a walk, the Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable and unique journey for the body, mind and soul. 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A small part of the Camino in Rabanal (after Astorga), and in O Ceibrero can also experience heavy snowfalls until central part of Spain, called the Meseta, the Camino between Logrono and Astorga, is a scorching hot plateau. In summer, temperatures of 40 degrees celsius in July-August is not (and the last 100km of the Camino Frances from Sarria) is wonderful year-round. Weather-wise, fom mid-November to early March, it can be a bit wet and cold (5 or 10 degrees celsius). The summer average is 25 degrees celsius, which is acceptable. However, the most popular walking times remains spring and autumn due to the pleasant weather. The Terrain On The Camino Frances With the exception of 3 days (St-jean to Roncesvalles, Ranabal to Ponferrada and Villafranca to Oceibrero), the Camino is relatively easy. The only difficulty you will likely face is the number of kilometres each day as the Camino requires walking an average of 20km per terms of ascent and descent, you can expect +/- 400m each day, which is OK but not really challenging (in terms of comparison, the GR20 or TMB give you 1500 to 2000m per day).The Camino Frances takes you on a mix of dirt tracks (50%) and quiet country roads (50%). The Camino never runs on busy roads or highways. It is a traditional countryside experience. What To Bring On The Camino Frances? The Sections Of The Camino Frances This is the complete itinerary for the traditional stages of the Camino Frances (French Way). Please note that ‘split days’ have not been included in the list. St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona The first section of the French Way, Camino Frances starts in St Jean Pied de Port in the French Basque Country, crosses the Pyrenees and finishes in the city of Pamplona, world-famous for its Bull Run, San Fermín. This is one of the most challenging but beautiful parts, especially if you take the ‘Napoleon Route’ over the Roncesvalles Pass (1450m). The views of the Pyrenees are worth the effort! Over 20,000 pilgrims choose to start their ‘way’ to Santiago de Compostela in Saint Jean each year, covering nearly 800km across the north of Spain. Pamplona to Logrono This section of the Camino de Santiago along the French Way, Camino Frances starts in the city of Pamplona (Iruña in Basque), famous for its San Fermín Bull Run festival taking place from 7th July every year. The section finishes in Logroño, capital of La Rioja wine region, and a fantastic city to discover authentic Spanish tapas. From the pilgrim sculpture at Alto del Perdón, you will enjoy panoramic views of Pamplona behind and the vast countryside ahead, before continuing on your way. On this section of the Camino, you will walk across the mountains of Navarra and La Rioja vineyards, passing medieval bridges, castles, churches, and picturesque villages along the way, such as Puente de la Reina, Cirauqui, Estella-Lizarra and Viana. Stop at Bodegas Irache and the Wine Museum for a rest and a quick sip at the free wine fountain. Logrono to Burgos Logrono to Burgos continues along the French Way starts in Logroño, capital of the famous Rioja wine region. Explore the city and treat yourself to ‘tapas’ in the lively Calle del Laurel before you start your journey. The terrain becomes easier than in previous stages of the Camino and you will walk sections across undulating farmland and vineyards, passing castles, monasteries and charming villages. One of the highlights is Santo Domingo de la Calzada and its historic centre, an important stop for pilgrims “on the Camino since the Middle Ages. You will finish your walk in the majestic city of Burgos, home of ‘El Cid’, where you should visit its magnificent cathedral, possibly the most beautiful in Spain. Burgos to Leon This section of the Camino starts in majestic Burgos, the hometown of ‘El Cid’ and considered the Gothic capital of Spain. This section of the French Way finishes in the village of Sahagún, in the heart of the Meseta with its vast wide-open landscapes. The sounds of nature and endless crop fields will be your companions for this section of the Camino de Santiago, dotted with hamlets, picturesque sleepy villages and Romanesque churches. Then, starting in the medieval town of Sahagún, section 5 of the Camino de Santiago along the French Way will take you across the Meseta, the immense Castilian Plateau (900m) and its will finish this walking section in the city of León, where you can admire the cathedral, the remains of its Roman walls, the Romanesque Royal Basilica of Saint Isidoro and Gaudí’s neo-Gothic Casa de Botines. Leon to Ponferrada Section 6 of the Camino de Santiago along the French Way (Camino Francés) starts in the lively city of León and finishes in Ponferrada, built by the Templars in the 12th century. Along the way, you will pass the hilltop city of Astorga famous for its chocolates and other sweet delicacies. After Astorga, you will start your ascent to the spectacular and unscathed León Mountains (Montes de León), passing rustic mountain villages and hamlets before reaching El Bierzo region. Your destination for this Camino section is Ponferrada, capital of El Bierzo region and the last city before Santiago de Compostela. Ponferrada to Sarria This section of the Camino de Santiago runs along the French Way (Camino Francés) starts in Ponferrada, with its imposing Templars Castle, and finishes in the market town of Sarria, the most popular Camino starting point. You will begin your journey heading to Villafranca del Bierzo, a gorgeous town surrounded by idyllic countryside. After Villafranca, a challenging ascent will lead to the mountains of O Cebreiro. You will enter Galicia via O Cebreiro, a stunning mountain village in a region of outstanding natural beauty. After O Cebreiro, the Camino will continue along forest tracks towards Sarria, just over 100km away from Santiago. An alternative route will take you by the impressive Samos Monastery. Sarria to Santiago This is the most popular walking tour of the Camino de Santiago, which is from Sarria. Perfect for those looking to capture the essence of the Camino: a nice walk, good food and wine, discovering local customs, meeting fellow pilgrims and enjoying the unique atmosphere of it all. You won’t forget a single minute of it! This section of the Camino de Santiago starts in Sarria and covers the last 100km of the Camino Francés, the minimum required to apply for your Compostela certificate. The Camino will take you across woodlands, farmland and rustic hamlets, following tracks and paths lined by granite stone walls. The green rolling landscape. History Of The Camino Frances The Camino Frances, and also called the French Way, is the most traditional of all the pilgrim routes to Santiago and the best known internationally. This is the Camino route featured in the famous movie ‘The Way‘ starring Martin Sheen. The trail was established in the late 11th century thanks to the efforts of monarchs like Sancho III the Greater and Sancho Ramírez de Navarra y Aragón, as well as Alphonse VI and his successors, who looked after its construction and main routes of the Camino in France and Spain were described in detail in the Codex Calixtinus, an essential reference work providing details of the pilgrimage dating back to the 12th V of the Codex Calixtinus is the first-ever guidebook to the pilgrimage to Santiago. The book lists the different stretches of the Camino Frances from the lands of Gaul and offers detailed information on the sanctuaries to be found along the way, including notes on the hospitality, the people, food, natural springs, local customs, etc. The entire work is written clearly and succinctly, as a practical guide for the Medieval pilgrim heading to guide, attributed to the French cleric Aymeric Picaud, reveals the political and religious interest that lay behind promoting the sanctuary of Santiago de Compostela and making it easily accessible, yet it also bears testimony to the demand for this type of the time of writing, the Camino Frances and the pilgrimages had reached their heyday. Santiago became a destination for pilgrims from the entire Christian world. This surge of pilgrims was so intense that it prompted a Moslem Ambassador to state that “the throng of worshippers who travel to Santiago and back is so great that there is almost no room left on the road leading to the west”.Over the centuries and due to political and religious turmoil in Europe, the Camino Francés route lost much of its influence. It was not until the end of the 19th century when interest in Saint James and the Camino experienced some continued to grow in the 20th century, with the progressive rediscovery, restoration, and recovery of this ancient trail, greatly thanks to the work of Elias Valiña, the parish priest of O more about the history of the Camino de Santiago or Contact our travel team to learn more about walking or cycling the Camino Frances.

Welcome to an English language website for the Camino Frances or French Route of the Camino Frances (Way of St. James). This is the main camino de santiago pilgrimage route in Spain going from St Jean Pied Du Port in the French side of the pyrennees to Santiago De Compostella in Galicia. The other is the Via De La Plata going from Seville in the south of Spain via Astorga in the of the contents of this site come from my first camino website and it has now been updated and modernised for have walked most parts of this route more than once. I walked the section from St Juan to Burgos most recently in March 2004. My partner and I have walked the section from Burgos to Sarria in 2003 and I walked the whole camino frances in comments in the place descriptions below are my own personal and subjective impressions of the places I visited. They reflect my own likes and dislikes and they should be treated accordingly when you are considering a camino adventure then take a look at my camino packing guide. It’s important to get advice from people who have walked the Camino regarding what to pack. Pack light in the mantra, but there are a coiilpe of other bits and pieces that you will need. Pamplona to St Jean Pied De Port - The refuge at "St Jean Pied De Port. Route segment: 1 Tuesday 26th September 2000 This was in fact a taxi ride to "St Jean Pied De Port" from "Pamplona" where I arrived, by plane from "Madrid", the night before. I stayed in a hotel in the center of "Pamplona"… Read more... St Jean Pied De Port to Roncesvalles - A valley just outside of "St Jean Pied De Port" Route segment: 2 Wednesday 27th September 2000 This proves to be a baptism of fire. I have heard that you follow the yellow arrows. There are very few arrows out of "St Jean Pied De Port" and at one particular… Read more... Roncesvalles to Zubiri - The recalcitrant cows Route segment: 3 Thursday 28th September 2000 This is my second day of walking the Camino. After the sleepless night I am tired but want to get a move on, as today is a 20 KM trek. The official guide lists "Larrasoaña" as the destination but it… Read more... Zubiri to Pamplona - The refuge at "Larrasoaña" Route segment: 4 Friday 29th September 2000 The horrible cement works just outside of "Zubiri" The bridge at "Larrasoaña" The first bridge over the river just outside of "Pamplona" at "Trinidad de Arre" The view of "Pamplona" from the park around the citadel Read more... Pamplona to Puente La Reina - Can't go anwhere in the world without coming across an Irish Pub ! Route segment: 5 Saturday 30th September 2000 Of course, there was a fiesta last night and the Pamplonians were celebrating all night so again it was a fairly sleepless night. Olivia and Daniel have not stayed at… Read more... Puente Le Reina to Estella - The refuge at "Estella" looking away from the town center Route segment: 6 Sunday 1st October 2000 I have very little to say about the walk to Estella is it was uneventful. Although this is one of the most stunning segments of the Camino Frances, I will let the pictures… Read more... Estella to Los Arcos - The fountain of the moors Route segment: 7 Monday 2nd October 2000 There is a point on the path just outside Estella where it divides into two. The left most path apparently is the longer and easier path. The right most path goes through more hilly terrain but is quicker.… Read more... Los Arcos to Logroño - The long shadows on the path after "Los Arcos" Route segment: 8 Tuesday 3rd October 2000 Today I walk the Camino again with Caroline. She is faster today and is already ahead of me on the path. The path here is very straight and the sun is very low so… Read more... Logroño to Navarette - The view looking south from one of the windows at the refuge in "Navarrette" Route segment: 9 Wednesday 4th October 2000 The meal I had last night did not agree with me, it might have been sunstroke as yesterday was too hot a day for me. I have lost the… Read more... Navarette to Grañón - The dining area at "Grañón" with Thierry stuffing his face as usual Route segment: 10 Thursday 5th October 2000 Having stayed the night at "Navarette" and lost touch with Carlos etc, I want to catch up and meet them again. They have probably stayed at "Nájera" and will be walking… Read more... Grañón to Belorado - The outside of the refuge in "Belorado" Route segment: 11 Friday 6th October 2000 We are given a good breakfast by the people staying at the church. They have been very hospitable and I think again that it is probably the best refuge I have stayed at so far. It… Read more... Belorado to San Juan De Ortega - San Juan de Ortega Monastery: Image courtesy of Joan Grífols Route segment: 12 Saturday 7th October 2000 I start off today with Carlos, Olga, Geordie and Lisa. Olga has problems with her knee. Initially the walk takes us past many fields that have been burned and the stink is horrendous.… Read more... San Juan De Ortega to Burgos - The refuge at "Burgos" Route segment: 13 Sunday 8th October 2000 My leg and feet have kept me awake all night plus a minor fever. I decide that some days rest is required and order a taxi to take me to the next stop, which is "Burgos". It is a… Read more... Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino - The mother horse, tied up with another kind of prison in the background Route segment: 14 Tuesday 10th October 2000 Today they are all still there in the refuge and agree to go find a shop and some coffee. We don't get away until nearly 11 o'clock and I walk… Read more... Hornillos Del Camino to Castrojeriz - The refuge at "Castrojeriz" Route segment: 15 Wednesday 11th October 2000 It is raining this morning. This is going to be one of the worst days on the whole Camino de Santiago for me. Normally I detest the combination of cold wind and rain so I don't enjoy being out… Read more... Castrojeriz to Frómista - The bridge over the river "Rio Pisuerga" Route segment: 16 Thursday 12th October 2000 Thank goodness it is not raining today. It often rains in Galicia when I'm walking the Camino Frances. I start off with Thierry but he wants to walk fast and soon leaves me behind. The sun… Read more... Cacabelos to Villafranca Del Bierzo - The older refuge at "Villafranca Del Bierzo" Route segment: 18 Sunday 22nd October 2000 I wait for some time in Cacabelos and decide that maybe I have missed Thierry and book into the refuge here. It is a strange one built on the church grounds and it is divided up… Read more... Ruitelán to Hospital Da Condesa - The view from the new roadway after a long climb looking south Route segment: 20 Tuesday 24th October 2000 The view from "O Cebriero" looking north The old refuge at "O Cebriero" The view from "O Cebriero" looking south A monument just before reaching "Hospital Da Condesa" The sleeping area… Read more... Hospital Da Condesa to Calvor - This bar was at the top of the nasty hill, just at the right spot ! Route segment: 21 Wednesday 25th October 2000 The great view on the way to "Triacastella" The very strange tree on the outskirts of "Triacastella" I didn't like the look of the refuge at "Triacastela".… Read more... Calvor to Barbadelo - The refuge at "Sarria" Route segment: 22 Thursday 26th October 2000 Strange mural on the church at "Sarria" The refuge at "Barbadelo" Read more... Barbadelo to Gonzar - These strange structures "horreos" were to be found everywhere in Galicia Route segment: 23 Friday 27th October 2000 Only 100Km to go !! The refuge at "Portomarín" The river and sunken village at "Portomarín" Read more... Arzua to Finisterre - The lighthouse at "Finisterre" Route segment: 26 Wednesday 1st November 2000 I have hired a nice car and redone the whole Camino by car taking more photographs on the way. It takes three days to do and at the end I decide to go to "Finisterre". The journey would normally… Read more... Monte De Gozo to Santiago De Compostela - The Colourful Locals Route segment: 28 Friday 3rd November 2000 The letter boxes in the main post office in "Santiago" And that's the end of my first and second Camino. In the words of Forest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that..." But I did go back again… Read more...

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