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The Camino Francés route from St. Jean Pied de Port. The Top 6 Most Popular Camino de Santiago Routes. The link will take you to a more detailed description of each route. Camino Francés (800 kilometers from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago) Camino Portugués (629 kilometers from Lisbon or 245 kilometers from Porto to Santiago) Camino del

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.

Camino Francés. El Camino Francés es el Camino de Santiago en el que confluyen la mayoría de las vías medievales de peregrinación europeas, siendo por tanto el camino de mayor relevancia histórica y el más seguido por los peregrinos. Su punto de inicio, hoy en día, tanto puede considerarse Roncesvalles como Saint Jean Pied de Port.

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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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.

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

^{This beautiful route crosses rugged central France and 745km later joins with the Spanish Camino in St-Jean-de-Pied-Port to continue all the way to Santiago de Compostela. Via Francigena (Italy) The Via Francigena is a spiritual, cultural and historical journey.}

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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. There are many Camino Ways that you can choose from: t he Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese, and the Camino Finisterre are

^{Camino Frances is the most traditional of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela… and the best known internationally. It stretches from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in western Galicia. The first leg of this way crosses the Pyrenees and is know as the most difficult stretch of El Camino Frances. This stretch usually takes a lot of energy so you are able to rest in the historic and quaint village of Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees Mountains. From there on in it gets easier to walk as it is flatter terrain, there are of course some hills but nothing that is not manageable for a person of average fitness level. To complete the full French way you’d need to allow one month but most pilgrims nowadays walk the final 100kms in order to collect their pilgrim certificate. The Route The route crosses the north of the Iberian Peninsula, through the Basque Country, Navarra, La Rioja, Castilla y Leon and Galicia regions of Spain, was established in the late 11th century. Thanks to the efforts of monarchs like Sancho III the Greater and Sancho Ramirez de Navarra y Aragon, as well as Alphonse VI and his successors, who took care of its construction and its promotion. The principal routes of the Way in France and Spain were described in detail around the year 1135 in the Codex Calixtinus, an essential reference work providing details of the pilgrimage tradition. Book V of this codex is a bonafide medieval guide describing the pilgrimage to Santiago. It enumerates the different stretches of the French Way from the lands of Gaul. It offers detailed information on the sanctuaries to be found along the way, including comments on the hospitality, the people, the food, natural springs, local customs. The entire work is written clearly and succinctly, a practical answer to a specific demand: the pilgrimage to Santiago. Learn more: Download your FREE Camino e-book! Discover the routes and sections of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Download This 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 information. At the time of the writing of this book, the Camino Frances and the pilgrimage routes reached their heydey and a maximum stream of visitors. Santiago became the goal of all pilgrims for the entire Christian world. This surge of pilgrims was so intense that it prompted a Moslem Ambassador to comment that “the throng of worshipers 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 with the political and religious avatars in Europe, the physical route of the French Way lost much of its former influence. Indeed, it was not until the end of the 19th century that there was a resurgence of interest in the question of Saint James and the pilgrimage way. In which, interest continued into the second half of the 20th century. The progressive restoration and recovery of the ancient way allowed it to become internationally recognised as one of the historical symbols of European unity. Take a look at a Brief History of the Camino de Santiago here. Camino Frances is also a place where was created the idea of Camino Gin by Tom Cartwright – the founder of Camino Gin – a company that makes gin in the UK that is flavoured with a special combination of botanicals found along the Camino Frances. If you want more information on walking the Camino Frances. Feel free to contact us at info@ for more details on walking the Camino or our other Camino de Santiago tours. The Camino is Open for 2023 Bookings! Some of our top accommodation booked out in 2022, so get in now to secure the best accommodation for your Camino! Discover this empowering journey across Spain, Portugal and France for yourself. Journeys from 3 to 90+ days available. Flexible itineraries Luggage transfers Private rooms & bathrooms Contact us Originally published on 27th June 2015 Don't forget to share this post!} ^{3. Puente de Hospital de Orbigo. The old Orbigo Puente is a 13th-century bridge located between the cities of Leon and Astorga. It is the longest bridge on the Camino at 204 meters in length (approximately 670 feet) and has 20 arches. The bridge also carries the legend of El Paso Honroso, a medieval love story.}

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

The Camino de Santiago is actually made up of eight main routes and there’s no ‘right’ way of doing it. Some people prefer spending 35 days on the road hiking the full Camino Frances.

Francuska Droga św. Jakuba (hiszp. Camino Francés, fr. Chemin des Francs) to jeden z najważniejszych szlaków pieszych prowadzących do Santiago de Compostela. W sieci Camino de Santiago uważany za szlak główny. Jego długość, wg różnych źródeł i śladów GPS wynosi od 775 do 900 kilometrów. Wędrówkę Camino Francés rozpoczynamy jeszcze po francuskiej stronie Pirenejów, w górskiej miejscowości Saint Jean Pied-de-Port. Już pierwszego dnia wędrówki przekraczamy granicę francusko-hiszpańską i przez resztę naszej wyprawy szlakiem francuskim wędrujemy do Santiago po terenach północnej Hiszpanii. Pielgrzymi planujący wędrówkę z Saint Jean, najczęściej docierają do miasteczka koleją lub komunikacją autobusową. Z większych miast Europy nie ma tam bezpośredniego połączenia, więc podróż wymaga zgrania kilku połączeń (np. samolot+pociągi). Camino Francés– mapa i przebieg trasy

I would caution you about some information written above. Some of the companies, depending on where you are on the Camino, charge as much as 7 to 8 euros to transport a bag. And one company, if you schedule in advance, charges 5 euros to make each change in the itinerary. Camino de Santiago » Camino Francés Toda la información, etapas y lugares de interés del El Camino Francés es la ruta más famosa, importante y tradicional del mundo jacobeo. Su gran popularidad entre los peregrinos a lo largo de los siglos ha hecho de él una vía cultural, artística y social por la que transitan más de 5 de cada 10 peregrinos que se dirigen a Santiago, por encima de otros itinerarios como el Camino Portugués, el Camino Inglés o el Camino del Norte. Tal es su importancia que ha sido catalogado Patrimonio de la Humanidad, además de primera Itinerario Cultural Europeo (ICE) en ser declarado y Premio Príncipe de Asturias de la Concordia. MapaPerfil Pulsa sobre la imagen para visualizar el mapa con zoom Pulsa sobre la imagen para visualizar el perfil con zoom Etapa Recorrido KM Dificultad Conocer Etapa 1 Saint Jean Pied de Port – Roncesvalles 24,2 Alta 2 Roncesvalles – Zubiri 21,4 Media 3 Zubiri – Pamplona 20,4 Baja 4 Pamplona – Puente la Reina 23,9 Media 5 Puente la Reina – Estella 21,6 Media 6 Estella – Los Arcos 21,3 Media 7 Los Arcos – Logroño 27,6 Media 8 Logroño-Nájera 29 Media 9 Nájera – Santo Domingo de La Calzada 20,7 Baja 10 Santo Domingo de La Calzada – Belorado 22 Baja 11 Belorado - San Juan de Ortega 23,9 Media 12 San Juan De Ortega – Burgos 25,8 Media 13 Burgos – Hornillos Del Camino 21 Media 14 Hornillos Del Camino – Castrojeriz 19,9 Media 15 Castrojeriz – Frómista 24,7 Media 16 Frómista – Carrión De Los Condes 18,8 Baja 17 Carrión De Los Condes – Terradillos De Los Templarios 26,3 Media 18 Terradillos De Los Templarios – Bercianos Del Real Camino 23,2 Media 19 Bercianos Del Real Camino – Mansilla De Las Mulas 26,3 Media 20 Mansilla De Las Mulas – León 18,5 Baja 21 León – San Martín Del Camino 24,6 Media 22 San Martín Del Camino – Astorga 23,7 Media 23 Astorga – Foncebadón 25,8 Media 24 Foncebadón – Ponferrada 26,8 Media 25 Ponferrada – Villafranca Del Bierzo 24,2 Media 26 Villafranca Del Bierzo – O Cebreiro 27,8 Alta 27 O Cebreiro – Triacastela 20,8 Media 28 Triacastela – Sarria 17,8 Media 29 Sarria – Portomarín 22,2 Media 30 Portomarín – Palas De Rei 24,8 Media 31 Palas de Rei – Arzúa 28,5 Media 32 Arzúa – O Pedrouzo 19,3 Media 33 O Pedrouzo – Santiago De Compostela 19,4 Media El Camino Francés empieza en St. Jean Pied de Port, en Francia. Muchos peregrinos optan por salir desde Roncesvalles para evitar el famoso alto de Lepoeder, situado a más de metros de altura. El Camino Francés tiene una distancia de 764 kilómetros divididos en 33 etapas. Disfrutarás del interior de España en tu camino hacia Santiago de Compostela. Conocerás el Aragón, Navarra, La Rioja, Castilla y León y Galicia. Nosotros te recomendamos que hagas el Camino Francés entero desde Roncesvalles o Saint Jean Pied de Port. Sin embargo, no todo el mundo tiene varias semanas o un mes para hacer su peregrinaje. Por eso, si tu objetivo es conseguir el certificado de la Compostela, deberás realizar el Camino Francés por lo menos los últimos 100 kilómetros de la ruta, lo que te llevará a salir desde Sarria, clásico punto de partida del Camino Francés. Si vas a recorrerlo en bicicleta, entonces será necesario completar 200 kilómetros, teniendo que comenzar el Camino en la ciudad leonesa de Ponferrada. El itinerario jacobeo francés dispone a lo largo de sus casi 800 kilómetros de una gama de servicios de lo más completo, con una gran red de albergues y una correcta señalización. Es por ello que, pese a ser uno de los caminos más largos, resulta la ruta ideal para empezar a descubrir el Camino de Santiago. Y es que el recorrido merece mucho la pena, permitiendo al peregrino descubrir el norte de España en 33 etapas en un viaje que hay que hacer al menos una vez en la vida. Tradicionalmente, existen dos puntos de inicio preferidos por los peregrinos: Saint Jean Pied de Port y Roncesvalles. Sin embargo, muchos deciden comenzar el Camino de Santiago desde esta última localidad para evitar subir el alto de Lepoeder, situado a más de metros de altura. El Camino de Santiago Francés es uno de las más largas rutas jacobeas existentes. El itinerario está formado por un total de 33 etapas que cubren una distancia total de 764 km. La ruta del Camino Francés comienza en la encantadora localidad gala de Saint Jean Pied de Port y finaliza junto a la tumba del Apóstol, en Santiago de Compostela. En caso de realizar la ruta jacobea francesa en bicicleta, entonces las etapas a completar serán 14. El itinerario jacobeo francés puede hacerse durante todo el año. Sin embargo, aunque los albergues públicos están abiertos todo el año, otros de carácter privado cierran en las épocas de menor afluencia. Así, dependiendo de la época del año que elijas, encontrarás más o menos servicios disponibles, además de una mayor o menor masificación. A continuación, te contamos todo lo que debes saber para elegir la época del año cuando peregrinar. Algunos peregrinos optan por hacer el Camino Francés en primavera, cuando se puede disfrutar de temperaturas frescas, a cambio de un tiempo más inestable, en el que no son raras las lluvias. El verano por su parte, es la época más popular por diversos motivos. Además de por las condiciones climáticas, por ser cuando se celebra la festividad de Santiago Apóstol, el 25 de julio. Eso sí, si decides hacerlo durante el período estival, deberás tener en cuenta la gran masificación existente, además de ir preparado para las duras y sofocantes etapas de la meseta castellana. Son también varios los romeros que optan por caminar a Santiago en otoño, cuando el paisaje se tiñe de los más diversos colores y deja imágenes de postal. Sin duda, una época perfecta para hacer el Camino Francés, aunque tendrás que luchar con la variabilidad del tiempo. Por último, los peregrinos que deciden hacer el Camino en invierno, algunos más de los que se podría pensar en un principio, tienen la ventaja de encontrar un itinerario poco concurrido, además de impresionantes paisajes invernales. Según los datos de la Oficina del Peregrino de Santiago de Compostela, en el año 2019 completaron el Camino Francés romeros, más del 55% del total. Se confirma un año más su dominio sobre el resto de rutas jacobeas, aunque perdiendo algo de fuelle respecto a otros itinerarios. Hay que tener en cuenta que estos datos sólo reflejan los peregrinos que recogen la Compostela, sin contabilizar a los que hacen el Camino, pero no solicitan el certificado. A lo largo de los 764 kilómetros que componen la ruta jacobea francesa son muchos los paisajes en los que se puede recrear el caminante, producto de su rico patrimonio cultural y sus paisajes. Empezando en Saint Jean Pied Port y las tierras navarras, que dan la bienvenida al peregrino con su impresionante escenario pirenaico, pasando por las solitarias llanuras de la Meseta, los preciosos viñedos de La Rioja o las postales rurales de tierras gallegas. Además, el Camino Francés discurre por alguno de los pueblos y ciudades más bellas del norte de la Península como Burgos, Puente la Reina, León, Pamplona, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Astorga, O Cebreiro o Portomarín.

The most famous of the Camino routes is the Camino Frances (French Way), which starts in Roncesvalles and covers 775 kilometers before arriving in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. This is the route with the most historical tradition and, to some, represents the most authentic pilgrim experience.

The French Way became the main route for pilgrims in medieval times and, to this day, its historical and cultural riches never seize to fascinate thousands of pilgrims from around the World. Picturesque villages and towns of medieval charm, vibrant, contemporary cites and countless tales and legends of miracles – all of these complement the natural landscape diversity along the Way. Blended with the superb infrastructure and – last but, most definitely, not least – the great comradery among Pilgrims, these make the Camino Francés an absolute highlight. In the 11th century, the first waves of pilgrims reached their height, and King Sancho III of Navarra established a Way over the Pyrenees to Nájera – the ancient Capital of Navarra. The Royal Cities of Pamplona, Burgos and León became connected by the Camino Francés, and thousands of pilgrims contributed to these regions’ economy and left their lasting cultural imprint. The medieval pilgrims impacted the regions of Northern Spain very strongly, and many traces of that time can still be found along the French Way. When foreign traders, craftsmen and artists settled along the Camino Frances, many Spaniards would simply refer to them collectively as “Franks”, although certainly not all settlers belonged to that ethnic group. But the term stuck – and that is how the Camino Francés got its name. It is true, however, that especially the superior Frankish craftsmanship and architectural knowledge shaped many cities along the Camino. The movement of pilgrims also rendered a strong economic stimulus. Bridges and other aspects pf infrastructure were put in place, and numerous hospitals were founded along the way to treat pilgrims that had gotten ill. Cities like Logroño, Burgos and Santo Domingo de la Calzada owe their size and prestige partly to their location along the Camino Francés. Over time, many towns along the way acquired Christian relicts and constructed churches, while also more and more miracles were reported to have been witnessed in various locations. The French Way has remained the most popular among the routes to Santiago to this day, with over 60% of all pilgrims to Santiago walking this trail. In 1993, the Camino Francés became inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage for its historic and cultural significance.

The Camino de Santiago del Norte is another alternative you have to make a pilgrimage to Compostela in six days. This route joins the Camino Frances in its final stages, therefore part of the route you will do so following the French route. If you have six days, you can start walking from the town of Abadín.

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There are four main Camino routes in France; in France, they are referred to in France as the Chemin Saint Jacques. The only route I have walked so far has been the first ten days of the Le Puy Route. France has always been the favored starting point for Camino pilgrims. Back when Santiago de Compostela was little known about, most pilgrims were French, and the path they walked came to be known amongst the Spanish as “The French road”. Today, pilgrims can choose from one of the four main Camino de Santiago routes in France that join the Camino de Santiago routes in Spain to get to Santiago in Spain. Routes leave from different cities and pass through certain places, giving them distinct characteristics that are uniquely their own. Camino Le Puy or Via Podiensis The Le Puy Route is also known as Le Chemin du Puy or Via Podiensis. This route starts in Le Puy en Velay and joins with two other routes in France at Ostabat near St Jean Pied de Port which they pass through and continue along the Camino Frances to Santiago. The route is fairly tough going and quite hilly, it is harder than the Camino Frances and at 736km is nearly as long. The waymarking on the route is the GR65 signs and there are very few Camino signs. Le Puy or Via Podiensis offers the best views amongst all Caminos in France, and it’s also the shortest, running for only 736 km. For these reasons, its immense popularity among pilgrims shouldn’t surprise you. The route starts in the scenic town of Le Puy-en-Valey and goes through several towns before it reaches the French-Spanish border at Saint-Jean Pied-de-Port. The terrain is variable but rarely flat and can be exhausting for people who aren’t used to hiking. The route goes through ascents and descents in the Velay region, then travels uphill the Aubrac Plateau at a height of 1,300 meters above sea level. From this mountainous region, the trail starts to ease up and descends to Conques. You will pass by a series of limestone scrublands called causses, Cahors, some farmlands, Moissac, and then finally reach the Basque Country. This last stop will leave you breathless, as the city is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The route is known for its natural sceneries and the many historical monuments dotted along the way. Every town or village you stop over will have an old abbey, church, or a cathedral that is worth your while. Paris and Tours Way or Via Turonensis The Paris Camino Route is also known as the Chemin de Paris or Via Turonensis or The Tours Way, (the last really describes the route from Tours), – quite a few designations for a route that is not very popular at present and is said to still being re-built in parts. Like all of the routes in France, this one also follows a GR, the GR655. The route is about 1,000km to St Jean, currently, the distances are not exact. As the most northerly route, Paris, and Tours or Via Turonensis was traditionally used by pilgrims coming from the Low Countries, as well as those living in northern and western Europe. Not many pilgrims travel this way, and despite being located in a touristy city, it is the least known of the Camino routes in France. However, it is slowly gaining popularity now that other French routes are becoming overcrowded. The route is described to start from Tour St. Jacques in the Pilgrim’s Guide, but most modern pilgrims begin anywhere. Many set off from Chartres. Others take a detour to Orléans which leads across the Loire Valley and Tours and converges with the road from Chartres. From there, the route heads southwest through Poitou, Saintonge, Bordeaux, Les Landes, where it once again merges with two of the four main Camino routes in France – Le Puy and Vézelay. Paris and Tours span for 913 kilometers and takes nearly two months to walk if rest and sightseeing are included. Pilgrims are encouraged to create their own routes since the old footpath no longer exists and has been replaced with major roads. This route’s main advantage is the opportunity to explore Paris before the pilgrimage. The Vézelay Route or Via Lemovicensis The Vezelay Camino Route is also known as the Chemin de Vezelay or the Via Lemovicensis, the Latin name. Again joins the above two rotes just before St Jean and continues along the Camino Frances. The distance to St Jean is about 900km. Most of the route follows the GR654 but there have been efforts to re-create the original route by associations in France. Pilgrims coming from northern and eastern Europe have traveled this way since the Middle Ages, making it one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. It was originally called Via Lemovicensis since it goes through Limoges, a city valued for its history and culture. The route begins in the town of Vézelay in Burgundy, where a pilgrimage to Mary Magdalene can also be found. From here, the main route branches out into the Bourges and Nevers. The Bourges route is shorter and easier to walk. Its path is more consistently flat, but the sight of forests and farmlands tend to get boring. Only the Bourges Cathedral is worth paying a visit when passing by. Nevers route is longer and more challenging thanks to its varied terrain. If you choose to go this way, make a quick trip to the shrine of St. Bernadette Soubirous. The two routes converge and continue on to Limousin, Périgord, Aquitaine, and the Landes. Once you reach GR 65 near Ostabat, the Vezélay joins two more routes from France – Tours and le Puy-en-Velay. The entire route is about 900 km long and covers a wide array of landscapes including hills, valleys, mountains, forests, farmlands, and vineyards. It also passes several historical landmarks. You would have to travel another 800 km via Camino de Francés from St. Jean Pied-de-Port to reach Santiago. The Arles Route or Via Tolasana The Arles Camino Route is also known as Via Tolasana or Chemin d’Arles. This route has its own association who are working hard to look after the route; I met a couple of them on the Le Puy route. This is the one main route that does not go to St Jean but joins the Camino Aragones and then joins the Camino Frances at Puente la Reina. This route follows the GR653. Pilgrims have been walking the Arles Way since medieval times. It was a convenient route for Jacobean pilgrims since it was closest to the south and east Europe. Back in its heyday, it was aptly called Via Tolosana as it passes by Toulouse, the most important city along the way. Tradition tells us the route begins at Arles in Provence, but you can start your pilgrimage further at Montpellier in Languedoc. As you travel westwards, you will come across causses, Castres, and the sharp hills of Haut-Laguedoc. The way becomes easier from Toulouse to Oloron-Saint-Marie as the road becomes flatter and leads through lower hills and an open plateau. The trail continues southwards to Aspe Valley and crosses the Pyrenees to reach Aragón on the border of Spain. The entire route is 800 km long on the French side. Arles Route is extremely varied and physically demanding, but it is also the most isolated path for those yearning to have a peaceful walk. Much like the Le Puy Way, there will be plenty of historic attractions including the church and abbey of Saint-Gilles-du-Gard, the basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, and Canal du Midi in Montferrand. Attractive and picturesque villages such as Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Revel can likewise be expected. If ever you decide to go on The Way of St. James via France, you can never go wrong with Le Puy, Vézelay, Arles, and Tours. The four main Camino routes in France may be lengthy and challenging for most, but they pay off with stunning landscapes, religious architecture, and other historical monuments. Various accommodations are available along these routes, as well as a decent selection of places to eat local cuisine. There are many other routes in France, most of them are feeder routes to the above and the others in themselves can be very long. If you were interested in similar hikes, there are many alternatives to Camino de Santiago.

Camino Francés Stage 4: Pamplona to Puente la Reina. Alternate option 04A via Eunate Church adds 2.8km between Muruzábel and Puente la Reina. Lodging waypoints on the interactive map above shown as Hotels (teal bed symbol on map) only have private rooms. Those shown as Albergues (red A symbol on map) are more pilgrim-oriented and have

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: .