Full Camino Frances: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago
Full Camino Frances: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago
Full Camino Frances: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago
41 Days Starting in 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France and ending in Santiago spai
Visiting: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Roncesvalles, Zubiri, Pamplona, Puente La Reina – Gares, Estella, Los Arcos, Logroño, Nájera, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Belorado, Villafranca Montes de Oca, Atapuerca, Burgos, Hornillos del Camino, Castrojeriz, Frómista, Carrión de los Condes, Calzadilla de la Cueza, Sahagún, El Burgo Ranero, Mansilla de las Mulas, León, Oncina de la Valdoncina, Hospital de Órbigo, Astorga, Rabanal del Camino, El Acebo de San Miguel, Ponferrada, Villafranca del Bierzo, Vega de Valcarce, O Cebreiro, Triacastela, Sarria, Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa, O Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compostela
Tour operator:
Tour code:
290
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This is the most popular of the camino routes, between St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees and Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. The full Camino Frances takes you on an inland odyssey, covering 780km over 41 days. Landscapes are ever changing with, for example, the Oca Mountains one day and central Spanish plateau the next. You have the French Pyrenees and Serra de Ranadoiro mountains to contend with, but also fascinating cities en route, including Astorga, Burgos and León. Accommodation is in small hotels and guesthouses, located close to camino, with luggage transfers.
Please note: The Napoleon route is closed from 01 November
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Saint Jean Pied De Port
Location: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ramuntcho or similar in St. Jean Pied de Port
Today you arrive in the pretty town of St Jean Pied de Port, at the foot of the Pyrenees, in the French Basque Country, the starting point of the famous Camino Frances. Overnight in Saint Jean Pied de Port.
Day 2 : St Jean Pied De Port To Roncesvalles
Location: Roncesvalles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Posada de Roncesvalles or similar in Roncesvalles
Meals Included: Breakfast
This is one of the most challenging but beautiful parts of the route, especially if you take the ‘Napoleon Route’ over the Roncesvalles Pass. The ‘Napoleon Route’ starts with a steep climb past country houses before reaching mountain meadows, the cross and some spectacular mountain views. The views of the Pyrenees are worth the effort! An alternative route is available along the valley for those who prefer a more gentle option.
Walking for the day: 25km, 7h
Day 3 : Roncesvalles To Zubiri
Location: Zubiri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Accommodation: Pension Amets or similar in Zubiri
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Roncesvalles, the Camino route continues through beech and oak woods before entering Espinal. You will also cross two mountain passes, Alto de Mezquiriz and Alto de Erro. You will then descend towards the village of Zubiri and its medieval bridge ‘Puente de la Rabia’ over the river Arga.
Walking for the day: 21km, 5-6h
Day 4 : Zubiri To Pamplona
Location: Pamplona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ciudadela or similar in Pamplona
Meals Included: Breakfast
You continue downhill, over gentle hills and leave the mountain path behind. On today’s stage, you pass through an important medieval town that has grown under the guise of the Larrasoaña pilgrim pass. You cross the Arga River several times over numerous bridges until you reach Pamplona, worth visiting also for its important monumental complex, which is dominated by churches and medieval walls.
Walking for the day: 21km, 5-6h
Day 5 : Pamplona To Puente De La Reina
Location: Puente La Reina – Gares
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Jakue or similar in Puente de la Reina
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Pamplona, the Camino takes pilgrims towards the ‘Alto del Perdón’ (Hill of Forgiveness) pass. Get your picture taken with the photogenic pilgrim sculpture at the ‘alto’ and enjoy fantastic 360-degree panoramic views of Pamplona and the valley. The descent is a bit more rugged, quite rocky and therefore a bit slippery. Your stop for the day is Puente la Reina (Queen’s Bridge), with its quaint medieval alleys and impressive 11th-century bridge with five arches over the River Arga. Among its landmarks are also the 14th-century Church of San Pedro and the Comendadoras de Sancti Spiritus monastery.
Day 6 : Puente La Reina To Estella
Location: Estella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alda Estella or similar in Estella
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Puente de la Reina, the Camino de Santiago route continues along peaceful tracks for most of the day to Estella. You walk along rolling farmland, passing small towns and villages nestled among olive groves, cereal crops and vineyards. Estella is your finish point for today, a nice historic town with plenty to do and see.
Walking for the day: 22km, 5h
Day 7 : Estella To Los Arcos
Location: Los Arcos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pension Los Arcos or similar in Los Arcos
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Estella, your Camino journey continues to the town of Los Arcos. Just outside Estella, you will find Bodegas Irache, the Wine Museum and its free wine fountain; stop for a rest and sip of the local Rioja! Today, most of your walk is along nice tracks, among vineyards, olive trees, and cereal fields. From Villamayor de MonjardÃn to Los Arcos, you cover approximately 12 km without passing a single village with hardly any shade, so make sure you have plenty of water and a few snacks. In the summer, it is better to start the day early to avoid the heat.
Walking for the day: 21km, 5h
Day 8 : Los Arcos To Logroño
Location: Logroño
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ciudad de Logroño or similar in Logroño
Meals Included: Breakfast
This stage has a comfortable start on dirt roads across rolling countryside, which makes the first route very pleasant. The olive groves and almond trees, but above all the vineyards, accompany you at the entrance to the world-famous winemaking La Rioja region. The middle part of the stage is much more abrupt and may cause some difficulties. Before you reach the end of the stage, you pass the ruins of Clavijo Castle. The last stretch is easy to walk on pedestrian paths. In Logroño, you should not miss the opportunity to take a stroll along Calle Laurel to taste some good local wines and specialities.
Walking for the day: 28km, 7-8h
Day 9 : Logroño To Nájera
Location: Nájera
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pension San Lorenzo or similar in Nájera
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Logroño, you can expect a long day, but it is not too challenging. Leave Logroño by the old pilgrims’ gate ‘Puerta del Camino’. The first part of the day takes you out of the city, but you eventually get back to the vineyards of La Rioja. Your first stop is Navarrete, a 12th-century town built by the ‘Knights of the Holy Sepulchre’. You finish the day in Nájera, another medieval town with a history with a strong link to the Camino, with great panoramic views of the whole region.
Walking for the day: 29km, 7-8h
Day 10 : Nájera To Santo Domingo De La Calzada
Location: Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hostal El Molino de Floren or similar in Santo Domingo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your night in Nájera, your Camino takes you along some quiet country roads with the La Demanda Mountain to the South. You pass the small village of Azofra, dedicated to the La Rioja patron: La Virgen de Valvanera. Azofra is also the starting point for the ‘Monasteries route’, off the Camino de Santiago route, but it is worth visiting if you have additional days, particularly the Yuso and Suso monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, considered the birthplace of the Spanish language. The vineyards from the previous stages gradually give place to grain fields. You finally arrive in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a town with a beautiful Medieval centre.
Day 11 : Santo Domingo To Belorado
Location: Belorado
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pension Toñi or similar in Belorado
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Santo Domingo de la Calzada, you walk on uneven terrain through woodland and then crop fields. Part of today’s trail runs parallel to busy main roads. As you get closer to Belorado, you catch a glimpse of the Oca Mountains, the last mountain range before the Meseta (the central Spanish Plateau). Your stop for the night is Belorado, a small and pleasant village in the Burgos province. Visit the Santa MarÃa Church, where you will find images of St James.
Walking for the day: 22km, 5h
Day 12 : Belorado To Villafranca Montes De Oca
Location: Villafranca Montes de Oca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Antón Abad in Villafranca Montes de Oca
Meals Included: Breakfast
The first part of this stage is along earthen tracks and peaceful trails. On your way to Montes de Oca, the Camino weaves its way through gorgeous woodlands of fragrant oak and pines.
Walking for the day: 12km, 3h
Day 13 : Villafranca Montes De Oca To Atapuerca
Location: Atapuerca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Rural Papasol or similar in Atapuerca
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Sierra de Atapuerca offers good views of the area and a very pleasant and quite comfortable route. You come across some forests and areas planted with wheat. Shortly before reaching Atapuerca, you pass through the hamlet of San Juan de Ortega, a Spanish Gothic jewel, where you can visit its famous mausoleum before continuing to Atapuerca, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric caves where fossils and stone tools of the earliest known hominins in Western Europe have been found.
Walking for the day: 18km, 5h
Day 14 : Atapuerca To Burgos
Location: Burgos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Centro Los Braseros or similar in Burgos
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your night in Atapuerca, you follow your Camino trail to the town of Burgos. We recommend that you enter the city via the river path instead of crossing the industrial zone. Take some time to explore Burgos: admire the beauty of its historic centre, enjoy a stroll along the magnificent promenade by the river and taste delicious local tapas in the old town. Burgos has been referred to as the Gothic capital of Spain, and the city’s cathedral is probably one of the most impressive in the country.
Walking for the day: 20km, 5h
Day 15 : Burgos To Hornillos Del Camino
Location: Hornillos del Camino
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa rural la casa del Abuelo or similar in Hornillos
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your night in Burgos, your Camino continues along earthen tracks, among the immense crop fields of the region. On your way to Hornillos del Camino, you cross small woods of holm oak and conifers, but in general, there is little shade along this stretch of the Camino de Santiago, so make sure you take enough water with you, as well as hat and sun cream. Hornillos del Camino, with only 70 inhabitants, is a classic Camino village of medieval origin.
Walking for the day: 21km, 5h
Day 16 : Hornillos To Castrojeriz
Location: Castrojeriz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Posada de Castrojeriz or similar in Castrojeriz
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Hornillos del Camino, you continue walking in the peaceful vastness of the Meseta, with only nature and huge crop fields around you. After leaving Hornillos, the Camino de Santiago gradually climbs up a plateau before descending to the valley of the River Bol and the pretty town of Castrojeriz. In Castrojeriz, you can visit the 9th-century hilltop castle, recently reopened to visitors and the Santa MarÃa del Manzano Collegiate Church with its interesting museum of sacred art.
Walking for the day: 20km, 5h
Day 17 : Castrojeriz To Frómista
Location: Frómista
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Martin or similar in Frómista
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Castrojeriz, the Camino leaves the plains of the Burgos region and reaches the highest point of the Meseta: Alto Mosterales – the biggest challenge of this stage, but offering great views of the entire plateau. After crossing the Pisuerga River, you enter the Palencia province and the vast plains of ‘Tierra de Campos’, the Land of Fields. Stop to visit the 14th-century church ‘La Asunción’ in Boadilla, famous for its Gothic architecture and the gorgeous carved baptismal font. Approaching Frómista, you walk along a stretch of the Canal de Castilla, an 18th-century canal.
Walking for the day: 25km, 6h
Day 18 : Frómista To Carrión De Los Condes
Location: Carrión de los Condes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hostal Plaza Mayor or similar in Carrión de Los Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the beautiful 11th-century Church of St Martin in Frómista. After your night in the town, your Camino trail takes you along a track parallel to the road, but you can take an alternative, more scenic route at Población de Campos, via Villovieco, along the peaceful banks of the Ucieza River. You rejoin the Camino at Villalcázar de Sirga, where you should visit the monument of Mesonero, which has regained the tradition of the Way of St. James and Jacobean gastronomy, as well as the church of Santa MarÃa La Blanca. The day’s end is at Carrión de Los Condes.
Walking for the day: 19km, 5h
Day 19 : Carrión To Calzadilla De La Cueza
Location: Calzadilla de la Cueza
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Camino Real or similar in Calzadilla de la Cueza
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your night in Carrion de Los Condes, visit the impressive San Zoilo Monastery. Then, for 13 km, your Camino follows natural tracks along the old Roman road called ‘Via Aquitania’ and along a stretch of the original paved road. The ‘Via Aquitania’ was used to link Bordeaux and Astorga and was frequently used by French pilgrims on their way to Santiago.
Walking for the day: 17km, 4h
Day 20 : Calzadilla To Sahagún
Location: Sahagún
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hostal Domus Viatoris or similar in Sahagún
Meals Included: Breakfast
After you leave Calzadilla de la Cueza, there is a short climb of about 2km. The Camino today is full of ‘cuezas’ or little valleys, so parts of the walk may be slightly tougher than the previous days. The Camino route moves away from the road and continues along nice peaceful oak woods before emerging to cereal fields. You cross the river Valderaduey into the León province and head to Sahagún, where the churches of San Lorenzo and San Tirso are worth a visit.
Walking for the day: 22km, 5-6h
Day 21 : Sahagún To El Burgo Ranero
Location: El Burgo Ranero
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Rural Piedras Blancas or similar in El Burgo Ranero
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Sahagún, the Camino continues across cereal and grain crops, taking pilgrims to the plateau of León. You pass the pretty village of Reliegos on your way to El Burgo Ranero. Also, on this section of the Camino, you have the opportunity to take the ‘VÃa Traiana’, another trail to Santiago, starting in Bordeaux.
Walking for the day: 18 km, 4h
Day 22 : El Burgo To Mansilla De Las Mulas
Location: Mansilla de las Mulas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Rural La Casa de Los Soportales or similar in Mansilla de las Mulas
Meals Included: Breakfast
A very flat stage that runs practically straight and an easy walk awaits you today on comfortable dirt roads and through a forest area that offers a pleasant shade, especially in the summer months. Your path continues through the village of Reliegos before descending slowly into the town of Mansilla de las Mulas, where you can relax on the banks of the Esla river.
Walking for the day: 19km, 4-5h
Day 23 : Mansilla To León
Location: León
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Rincón del Conde or similar in León
Meals Included: Breakfast
The route today runs near roads with more traffic than in the previous stages. You walk past crop fields before spotting the first signs of industrial activity further on as you approach the city of León. From Portillo Hill onwards, you can spot the beautiful city of León ahead. Once in León, a visit to the cathedral, GaudÃ’s Casa Botines and the Hospital de San Marcos are a must. A walk through the old town and a stop in the Barrio l Humedo are also highly recommended
Walking for the day: 19km, 4-5h
Day 24 : León To Olcina De La Valdoncina
Location: Oncina de la Valdoncina
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: in Olcina de la Valdoncina
Meals Included: Breakfast
You leave the city of León along a practically flat section of the Camino de Santiago, which runs through the towns of San Miguel or Fresno, once again among cereal fields, characteristic of the area.
Walking for the day: 11km, 3h
Day 25 : Olcina De La Valdoncina To Hospital De Órbigo
Location: Hospital de Órbigo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: in Hospital de Órbigo
Meals Included: Breakfast
You walk through a landscape of cultivated fields through which you continue walking across the Castilian plateau. This Camino stage is very flat but can become a bit tiring, because of the difficulty of the orography – with so much plain you can get the sensation that you are not moving forward.
Walking for the day: 24km, 6h
Day 26 : Hospital De Órbigo To Astorga
Location: Astorga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Gaudí or similar in Astorga
Meals Included: Breakfast
At this stage, you begin to recover the unevenness in the terrain, which increases as you get closer to Galicia. Once you leave Hospital de Órbigo, you come across slightly mountainous terrain. The aim for the day is the small city of Astorga, full of remains from Roman times, where the French Way and the VÃa de la Plata come together and which is also the capital of the MaragaterÃa region.
Walking for the day: 17km, 4h
Day 27 : Astorga To Rabanal Del Camino
Location: Rabanal del Camino
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Posada El Tecin or similar in Rabanal del Camino
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the lovely city of Astorga, you gradually make your way up towards the stunning León Mountains and the lush Bierzo region, taking paths surrounded by broom, heather and oak trees.
Walking for the day: 26km, 6h
Day 28 : Rabanal Del Camino To El Acebo De San Miguel
Location: El Acebo de San Miguel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: in El Acebo de San Miguel
Meals Included: Breakfast
At this stage, you leave the MaragaterÃa region behind to enter El Bierzo. This also means that you experience the unevenness typical of mountainous areas again. The first of the ascents takes you to a special place on the Camino de Santiago, the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) on Mount Irago, the highest point of the French Way, at 1,500m, where you can place a memento and visit the St James chapel.
Walking for the day: 17km, 4h
Day 29 : El Acebo De San Miguel To Ponferrada
Location: Ponferrada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza or similar in Ponferrada
Meals Included: Breakfast
You are in the heart of the Bierzo Region, well known for its rich gastronomy, with typical dishes such as botillo and, above all, for its wines, with their own denomination of origin. The Camino de Santiago takes you to the city of Ponferrada, the capital of the region and a place of enormous Jacobean tradition, where you can visit the Castle of the Templars.
Walking for the day: 16km, 4h
Day 30 : Ponferrada To Villafranca Del Bierzo
Location: Villafranca del Bierzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Posada Plaza Mayor or similar in Villafranca del Bierzo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your night in Ponferrada, the Camino takes you across the heart of the lush region of El Bierzo, nestled in the mountains. Take the opportunity to taste the delicious local cherries if you are travelling in summer, exquisite cured meats and other regional delicacies. The route follows comfortable hiking trails amid fields and vineyards. In Villafranca, known as ‘the little Compostela’, visit the garden of the Iglesia de Santiago, St James Church. The church has a ‘Forgiveness Gate’, Puerta del Perdón, that only opens during Holy Years.
Walking for the day: 16km, 4h
Day 31 : Villafranca Del Bierzo To Vega De Valcarce
Location: Vega de Valcarce
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hostal El Recanto or similar in Vega de Valcarce
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s a pretty flat stage, which you can use to start the next day in a good mood and relaxed. The route follows the old N-VI and runs down the Valcarce river for a final stretch of almost 2km.
Walking for the day: 16km, 4h
Day 32 : Vega De Valcarce To O Cebreiro
Location: O Cebreiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Pazos or similar in O Cebreiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
At this stage, you face the mythical climb to O Cebreiro, the gateway to the French route to Galicia and the biggest climb in Spain. Many say that it is the most beautiful stage on the way, possibly the most exciting. The difference in altitude is almost 700m along the dreaded La Faba hill, but the arrival in the beautiful village of O Cebreiro of immense Jacobean tradition and great anthropological interest and the entry into the magical Ancares is worth it.
Walking for the day: 12km, 3h
Day 33 : O Cebreiro To Triacastela
Location: Triacastela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Complexo Xacobeo or similar in Triacastela
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the village of O Cebreiro, you walk the ‘Serra de Ranadoiro’ (Ranadoiro Mountains) and reach Alto do Poio (1337m), where you encounter the pilgrim statue and enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From the Alto, you start descending into the village of Triacastela.
Walking for the day: 21km, 5h
Day 34 : Triacastela To Sarria
Location: Sarria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: DP Cristal or similar in Sarria
Meals Included: Breakfast
You start this short stage towards San Xil. In a quiet area, you have a pleasant walk through the beautiful landscapes and along narrow forest tracks and paved pathways through native Galician oak woods. You cross the San Xil Valley, one of the most beautiful in Galicia, to get to our next destination: Sarria.
Walking for the day: 18km, 4h
Day 35 : Sarria To PortomarÃn
Location: Portomarín
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa do Maestro or similar in Portomarín
Meals Included: Breakfast
Setting off for Portomarin, you pass Sarria Castle, walking mainly along small country roads and a few pathways. Most of the roads are tree-lined and provide good shade in the sun. There are hamlets every kilometre or so. The stage is relatively flat. Visit the beautiful Romanesque church in the village of Barbadelo. The old town of Portomarin lies under the water of the Belesar reservoir.
Walking for the day: 22km, 5-6h
Day 36 : PortomarÃn To Palas De Rei
Location: Palas de Rei
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Avelina or similar in Palas de Rei
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk downhill along Portomarin’s main street; leaving Palas de Rei, the Camino crosses the Minho river and steadily climbs upwards before passing through Gonzar and Castromaior, where the tiny Romanesque Church of Santa Maria is situated. Continue along country roads edged by bright yellow gorse, pine and oak trees to reach the high point of today’s walk at Sierra de Ligonde (750m), then descend to the old hamlet of Ligonde, once a popular resting point along the Camino.
Walking for the day: 25km, 5-6h
Day 37 : Palas De Rei To Melide
Location: Melide
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pensión San Antón or similar in Melide
Meals Included: Breakfast
The route is in the direction of Campo dos Romeiros, an important meeting point for pilgrims, then on to Leboreiro, a pleasant hike through lush forests to finally cross a medieval bridge to reach the Melide river. Melide is where the Camino Primitivo merges with the Camino Frances.
Walking for the day: 15km, 3-4h
Day 38 : Melide To Arzúa
Location: Arzúa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pension Domus Gallery or similar in Arzúa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Much of the day is shaded and shortly after Melide, you walk through oak and eucalyptus forests. The Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track bringing you to the village of Boente and the church of Santiago. Next is the pretty medieval hamlet of Ribadiso and finally, the town of Arzúa, famous for its local cheese, where you should visit the churches of Santa MarÃa and A Magdalena.
Walking for the day: 14km, 3h
Day 39 : Arzúa To O Pedrouzo/Amenal
Location: O Pedrouzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: A country hotel in O Pedrouzo, Rua, Amenal or the area (O Acivro, Hotel Bello, Hotel Amenal or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon leaving Arzua, perhaps pick up some delicious cheese for lunch, then continue through the old quarter of the town as the walk leads past sturdy oak trees, which give way to lush meadows. Visit the medieval shrine at Santa Irene and the Baroque fountain of healing waters. While not as spectacular as on the previous day, today’s walk will enable you to make many new friends among the pilgrims going to Santiago.
Walking for the day: 19 km, 4-5h (22km if you overnight in Amenal)
Day 40 : O Pedrouzo/Amenal To Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alameda Rooms, Lux Santiago or a similar in Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your final stage! You walk mostly through rural settings and eucalyptus groves. At Monte del Gozo, pilgrims historically make one last stop at the spring in Lavacolla to wash their face and feet before presenting themselves before the Saint. Enter the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela and relish the end of your journey at the Cathedral.
Walking for the day: 19km, 5h (16 km if overnight in Amenal)
Day 41 : Departure
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrange extra nights in Santiago or enjoy breakfast and then make your way to Santiago Airport. If you have time, explore the old city of Santiago de Compostela before you leave.
What's Included
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Accommodation
40 nights in private en-suite rooms
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Meals
40 breakfasts
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Tour package (maps, pilgrim’s passport, scallop and luggage tags) to be delivered in Roncesvalles. Digital materials for the stage St Jean-Roncesvalles will be sent by email.
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Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel on all walking days (1 pc up to 20kg per person; each additional piece should be paid)
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Galician cheese tasting in Santiago (Monday to Saturday)
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Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
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24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel insurance
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Lunches and dinners, drinks and snacks
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Personal expenses
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Local tourist taxes & entry fees (payable on the spot)
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Any items not explicitly listed as included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
This walk is graded moderate because walking for so many days in a row in itself is a challenge and there are also a couple of longer days. Bearing this in mind, ascents and descents are fairly small and the terrain is mostly easy. You will follow a mixture of farm/dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths. The routes are perfectly waymarked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background, and the itinerary is very easy to follow. We will provide you with maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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When to go?
This trip is available from the beginning of March until mid-November; the best months to visit are April – June and September – October, as in the summer months, it may become too hot (and crowded). The flexibility of self-guided walking holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date during the season.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Low Deposit
The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.