The full Spanish Camino from France to Santiago
Self-Guided Trip
36
CA$
days from
6850
For centuries pilgrims and people looking for meaning, as well as hikers, have plied the ancient trails of the Camino de Santiago. This trail, known as both the Spanish Camino and the Camino Frances, is the most famous. Leading from St Jean Pied de Port in the deep south of France, this self-guided hike will take you across the Pyrenees and through the hill country of northern Spain, all the way to Santiago de Compostella in Galicia.
If you have seen the movie The Way, staying in cramped hostel dormitories with dozens of other pilgrims may have put you off. And this is where our trip comes in. Along your hike you will be staying in 2-3 star hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with private facilities. And to make life easy on you we include a daily breakfasts as well as almost all dinners.
So, if the Camino is calling you and you want to hike in comfort, this is the trip for you!
Activity / Theme
Country
Hiking
France, Spain
Comfort Level
Physical Rating
Moderate
Moderate
Transportation
Accommodation
On foot with some transfers to reach overnight stops
2-3 Star hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with private facilities. Occasionally facilities may be shared with one or two other rooms.
Months of Operation
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip
The Spanish Camino is best hiked in spring and fall. Try to avoid religious holidays such as Easter as it is a busy time. Summers are scorching hot and not recommended. For a secluded experience, consider hiking in winter.
Itinerary
You can chose to hike the full Spanish Camino in one trip or do it over several vacations. ** in the itinerary indicates a possible break point where you can stop one year and start again the next.
If you wish to build in rest days along the way, let us know.
Day 1 Start Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Day 2 Across the Pyrenees into Spain, to Roncesvalles (7hrs, 22kms)
Day 3 Through the Basque country to Zubiri or Akarreta (5 or 6hrs, 22 or 27kms)
Day 4 Walk to Pamplona (3-4hrs, 16kms)
Day 5 Hike to Puente la Reina (6hrs, 22kms)
Day 6 On foot to Estella (5hrs, 21kms)
Day 7 Walk to Los Arcos (5hrs, 22kms)
Day 8 Hike to Logroño (7hrs, 27kms) **
Day 9 Long hike to Najera (7-8hrs, 30kms)
Day 10 Journey to Santo Domingo (5-6hrs, 21kms)
Day 11 Hike to Belorado (6-7hrs, 23kms)
Day 12 A long day to walk to San Juan de Ortega (8-9hrs, 27kms)
Day 13 Into Burgos (5-6hrs, 23kms) **
Day 14 Walk to Hornillos, transfer to Isar (6hrs, 21kms)
Day 15 Transfer to Hornillos, walk to Castrojeriz (5hrs, 20kms)
Day 16 Hike to Fromista (8hrs, 27kms)
Day 17 Walk to Carrion de los Condes (5.5hrs, 19kms)
Day 18 A shorter day to Calzadilla de la Cueza (4.5hrs, 16kms)
Day 19 Hike to Sahagún (6.5hrs, 22kms)
Day 20 Walk to El Burgo Ranero, transfer to Sahagún (5.5hrs, 18kms)
Day 21 Transfer to El Burgo Ranero, walk to Mansilla de las Mulas (5.5hrs, 19kms)
Day 22 Hike to León (5hrs, 18.6kms) **
Day 23 Walk to Villar de Mazarife (5-6hrs, 22kms)
Day 24 On foot to Astorga (6hrs, 26kms)
Day 25 To Rabanal del Camino in the mountains (5-6hrs, 19kms)
Day 26 Walk to Molinaseca (6hrs, 25kms)
Day 27 Long hike to Villafranca del Bierzo (7hrs, 30kms)
Day 28 The last hike in Castilla to O Cebreiro (8hrs, 28kms)
Day 29 Trek to Samos (6-7hrs, 30kms)
Day 30 A short walk to Sarria (3hrs, 12kms) **
Day 31 Into Galicia to Portomarin (6hrs, 22kms)
Day 32 Hike to Palas de Rei (6-7hrs, 24kms)
Day 33 Enter La Coruña, hike to Arzúa (8hrs, 28kms)
Day 34 Continue to Rúa or Pedrouzo (5-6hrs, 18kms)
Day 35 Arrive Santiago de Compostella (5-6hrs, 21kms)
Day 36 Trip concludes in Santiago
Inclusions
35 breakfasts - continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices
33 dinners - 3 courses, usually a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.
35 nights in 2-3 star hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with private facilities. Occasionally facilities may be shared with one or two other rooms.
Information pack including route notes
Luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp)
Transfers as noted between Hornillos and Isar, Sahagun and El Burgo Ranero
Emergency hotline
Pilgrim's Passport
Sample tour. Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice. Please inquire.
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