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Camino Frances (The French way) is the most touristy and some people link it directly with the name: 'Camino de Santiago' or in short the 'Camino'. It is also the most organized and accessible for the traveler in terms of road signs, water taps scattered along the route, accommodations, shops, souvenirs, and everything a traveler needs. Don't worry if you have still not obtained your Credencial when starting the Camino de Santiago. It can usually be provided at the first hostel or at tourist offices located at key points on the Jacobean Route. The price of the Camino de Santiago Passport ranges between 50¢ and €2. It can be obtained free of charge in hostels managed by the Camino de Santiago Frances. The Camino Frances is the path that joins Saint Jean Pied de Port with Santiago de Compostela. In total, it has 763.5 kilometres. However, you can start from anywhere in between along the route. This route is best suited to do the Camino de Santiago running, as it has an extensive infrastructure. El Camino de Santiago ha sido, y sigue siendo, la ruta más antigua de peregrinaje, la más concurrida y también más celebrada del viejo continente. Está compuesto por 12 caminos reconocidos oficialmente, aunque hay más. A su vez, estos 12 caminos reúnen un total de 172 etapas y todas ellas esperan a que los peregrinos las recorran hasta Camino De Santiago On Bike. We plan the Camino de Santiago by bike to suit you and offer bicycle rentals. More Information. Excellent 4.7 Based on 1732 reviews from Rowena Verdan Sarria to Santiago, 115 km.Oct.29 - Nov.3 , 2023We just ended our Camino yesterday. Thank-you so much SantiagoWays for arranging this journey. Der Camino Francés ist der bekannteste aller Jakobswege. Über 800 Kilometer Länge führt er nach Santiago de Compostela. Für die gesamte Strecke musst du 5 – 6 Wochen Zeit einplanen. Der Weg beginnt an der Grenze zu Frankreich in St. Jean Pied de Port. Er hat eine sehr gute ausgebaute Infrastruktur an Unterkünften How Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed My Life. July 16, 2023 by Leslie Gilmour. I first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2004 on the Camino Frances route . I found it quite difficult back then to find information before I went, so I had little idea what lay ahead. In hindsight, that was maybe good for me. Waterproof: Yes. Colors available: 4. Tipping the scales at just 13.3 ounces per shoe, the Vasque Breeze LT Low GTX hiking shoes are astoundingly lightweight. Weighing less than typical sneakers, attributes like the mesh fabric and Vibram LiteBase outsoles shed weight without compromising comfort or grip. Welcome to an English language guide to the complete route of the Camino Frances otherwise known as the French Route of the Camino Frances (Way of St. James). This is the main Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain going from St Jean Pied Du Port in the French side of the Pyrenees to Santiago De Compostela in Galicia. AtLSiw. 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! 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 Welcome to an English language website for the Camino Frances or French Route of the Camino Frances (Way of St. James). This is the main camino de santiago pilgrimage route in Spain going from St Jean Pied Du Port in the French side of the pyrennees to Santiago De Compostella in Galicia. The other is the Via De La Plata going from Seville in the south of Spain via Astorga in the of the contents of this site come from my first camino website and it has now been updated and modernised for have walked most parts of this route more than once. I walked the section from St Juan to Burgos most recently in March 2004. My partner and I have walked the section from Burgos to Sarria in 2003 and I walked the whole camino frances in comments in the place descriptions below are my own personal and subjective impressions of the places I visited. They reflect my own likes and dislikes and they should be treated accordingly when you are considering a camino adventure then take a look at my camino packing guide. It’s important to get advice from people who have walked the Camino regarding what to pack. Pack light in the mantra, but there are a coiilpe of other bits and pieces that you will need. Pamplona to St Jean Pied De Port - The refuge at "St Jean Pied De Port. Route segment: 1 Tuesday 26th September 2000 This was in fact a taxi ride to "St Jean Pied De Port" from "Pamplona" where I arrived, by plane from "Madrid", the night before. I stayed in a hotel in the center of "Pamplona"… Read more... St Jean Pied De Port to Roncesvalles - A valley just outside of "St Jean Pied De Port" Route segment: 2 Wednesday 27th September 2000 This proves to be a baptism of fire. I have heard that you follow the yellow arrows. There are very few arrows out of "St Jean Pied De Port" and at one particular… Read more... Roncesvalles to Zubiri - The recalcitrant cows Route segment: 3 Thursday 28th September 2000 This is my second day of walking the Camino. After the sleepless night I am tired but want to get a move on, as today is a 20 KM trek. The official guide lists "Larrasoaña" as the destination but it… Read more... Zubiri to Pamplona - The refuge at "Larrasoaña" Route segment: 4 Friday 29th September 2000 The horrible cement works just outside of "Zubiri" The bridge at "Larrasoaña" The first bridge over the river just outside of "Pamplona" at "Trinidad de Arre" The view of "Pamplona" from the park around the citadel Read more... Pamplona to Puente La Reina - Can't go anwhere in the world without coming across an Irish Pub ! Route segment: 5 Saturday 30th September 2000 Of course, there was a fiesta last night and the Pamplonians were celebrating all night so again it was a fairly sleepless night. Olivia and Daniel have not stayed at… Read more... Puente Le Reina to Estella - The refuge at "Estella" looking away from the town center Route segment: 6 Sunday 1st October 2000 I have very little to say about the walk to Estella is it was uneventful. Although this is one of the most stunning segments of the Camino Frances, I will let the pictures… Read more... Estella to Los Arcos - The fountain of the moors Route segment: 7 Monday 2nd October 2000 There is a point on the path just outside Estella where it divides into two. The left most path apparently is the longer and easier path. The right most path goes through more hilly terrain but is quicker.… Read more... Los Arcos to Logroño - The long shadows on the path after "Los Arcos" Route segment: 8 Tuesday 3rd October 2000 Today I walk the Camino again with Caroline. She is faster today and is already ahead of me on the path. The path here is very straight and the sun is very low so… Read more... Logroño to Navarette - The view looking south from one of the windows at the refuge in "Navarrette" Route segment: 9 Wednesday 4th October 2000 The meal I had last night did not agree with me, it might have been sunstroke as yesterday was too hot a day for me. I have lost the… Read more... Navarette to Grañón - The dining area at "Grañón" with Thierry stuffing his face as usual Route segment: 10 Thursday 5th October 2000 Having stayed the night at "Navarette" and lost touch with Carlos etc, I want to catch up and meet them again. They have probably stayed at "Nájera" and will be walking… Read more... Grañón to Belorado - The outside of the refuge in "Belorado" Route segment: 11 Friday 6th October 2000 We are given a good breakfast by the people staying at the church. They have been very hospitable and I think again that it is probably the best refuge I have stayed at so far. It… Read more... Belorado to San Juan De Ortega - San Juan de Ortega Monastery: Image courtesy of Joan Grífols Route segment: 12 Saturday 7th October 2000 I start off today with Carlos, Olga, Geordie and Lisa. Olga has problems with her knee. Initially the walk takes us past many fields that have been burned and the stink is horrendous.… Read more... San Juan De Ortega to Burgos - The refuge at "Burgos" Route segment: 13 Sunday 8th October 2000 My leg and feet have kept me awake all night plus a minor fever. I decide that some days rest is required and order a taxi to take me to the next stop, which is "Burgos". It is a… Read more... Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino - The mother horse, tied up with another kind of prison in the background Route segment: 14 Tuesday 10th October 2000 Today they are all still there in the refuge and agree to go find a shop and some coffee. We don't get away until nearly 11 o'clock and I walk… Read more... Hornillos Del Camino to Castrojeriz - The refuge at "Castrojeriz" Route segment: 15 Wednesday 11th October 2000 It is raining this morning. This is going to be one of the worst days on the whole Camino de Santiago for me. Normally I detest the combination of cold wind and rain so I don't enjoy being out… Read more... Castrojeriz to Frómista - The bridge over the river "Rio Pisuerga" Route segment: 16 Thursday 12th October 2000 Thank goodness it is not raining today. It often rains in Galicia when I'm walking the Camino Frances. I start off with Thierry but he wants to walk fast and soon leaves me behind. The sun… Read more... Cacabelos to Villafranca Del Bierzo - The older refuge at "Villafranca Del Bierzo" Route segment: 18 Sunday 22nd October 2000 I wait for some time in Cacabelos and decide that maybe I have missed Thierry and book into the refuge here. It is a strange one built on the church grounds and it is divided up… Read more... Ruitelán to Hospital Da Condesa - The view from the new roadway after a long climb looking south Route segment: 20 Tuesday 24th October 2000 The view from "O Cebriero" looking north The old refuge at "O Cebriero" The view from "O Cebriero" looking south A monument just before reaching "Hospital Da Condesa" The sleeping area… Read more... Hospital Da Condesa to Calvor - This bar was at the top of the nasty hill, just at the right spot ! Route segment: 21 Wednesday 25th October 2000 The great view on the way to "Triacastella" The very strange tree on the outskirts of "Triacastella" I didn't like the look of the refuge at "Triacastela".… Read more... Calvor to Barbadelo - The refuge at "Sarria" Route segment: 22 Thursday 26th October 2000 Strange mural on the church at "Sarria" The refuge at "Barbadelo" Read more... Barbadelo to Gonzar - These strange structures "horreos" were to be found everywhere in Galicia Route segment: 23 Friday 27th October 2000 Only 100Km to go !! The refuge at "Portomarín" The river and sunken village at "Portomarín" Read more... Arzua to Finisterre - The lighthouse at "Finisterre" Route segment: 26 Wednesday 1st November 2000 I have hired a nice car and redone the whole Camino by car taking more photographs on the way. It takes three days to do and at the end I decide to go to "Finisterre". The journey would normally… Read more... Monte De Gozo to Santiago De Compostela - The Colourful Locals Route segment: 28 Friday 3rd November 2000 The letter boxes in the main post office in "Santiago" And that's the end of my first and second Camino. In the words of Forest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that..." But I did go back again… Read more...

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