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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
Toda la información sobre el Camino de Santiago. A través de esta Guía práctica del Camino de Santiago de EROSKI Consumer, te acercamos la información de interés sobre los caminos oficiales y sus etapas: monumentos que visitar, albergues donde descansar y mapas detallados para conocer la distancia, la altitud y las dificultades que 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. 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El Camino Francés. Es, con diferencia, la ruta más famosa y transitada. La más típica. El Camino Francés cuenta con varias ventajas, más allá de su propio esplendor paisajístico, artístico e histórico, desde Roncesvalles hasta la misma Catedral de Santiago. Es una de las mejor señalizadas (aunque a veces la picaresca de algún

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.
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Chef Martin. Sarria to Santiago, 115 km.Oct.29 - Nov.3 , 2023We just ended our Camino yesterday. Thank-you so much SantiagoWays for arranging this journey. Hotels were great most especially charming home Casa Brandariz even though it was out of the way. #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?
The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of Saint James, is best known as an epic Catholic pilgrimage to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Although the Camino is actually a network of trails from all across Europe, its most popular route, the Camino Francés, spans from the city of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port at the base of the French Pyrenees
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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!
Maps in Guidebooks. Camino de Santiago: Camino Francés (guidebook) includes 135 useful stage and city maps, and a full GPX and Google Earth file set to offer assistance in planning and navigational aid. We have also added the Camino Francés route as a detailed collection of stages into the popular cycling mapping and navigation platform Ride
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.
Walking the Camino de Santiago is Not Just a Religious Journey. For some people, walking the Camino in Spain is a kind of therapy and a means through which they can process an internal problem of some kind. Many pilgrims use the Camino to let go of the past and start anew. I met people with all kinds of stories on the Camino Frances walk.

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

Logroño-Navarrete-Nájera-Santo Domingo de la Calzada-Grañón-Redecilla del Camino-Castildelgado-Villamayor del Río-Belorado-Burgos. Routes among these towns are made by Autobuses Jiménez: www.autobusesjimenez.com In the case of the route between Logroño and Navarrete, the Metropolitan Transport of the Goverment of La Rioja (see above

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.
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