Peregrinatio compostellana, pilgrimage of compostela. Some of the best scenery on the entire camino is found on these sections as you climb from the plains over the mountains into the province of galicia. The portuguese way has a surprising number of variations. The camino frances is the most well known and travelled pilgrimage route to santiago. Nearly 20% of pilgrims traveled along this route in 2016. May 15, 2018 i met many people and these souls are one of the best aspects about this walk.
Camino frances is the most popular of the routes of the way of st. Our tailored itineraries allow you to walk it all in one or in shorter stages as your time permits. The walk up to the iron cross near foncebaddon 1520m high point and then climb up to the hamlet of ocebreiro 30m are the biggest on the camino after the pyrenees section. Each page will provide you with information about stages, maps and photos to help you organize your pilgrimage by yourself. Legend has it that the remains of the saint apostle santiago are buried there. It was described in 15 in the codex calixtinus, a fundamental jacobean book. Camino del norte is an 865km walk through northern spain. As mentioned, there are numerous routes to compostela. It can be done at a variety of paces and starting points. Although, the name can be confusing as the route is mostly walked in spain.
Everything is written down with the synthesis and clarity required of a practical response to a specific request. For example, you can download gps route files for the camino. Often there can be a difference of 1 or 2 kilometers in a day walking the same route on the gps traces. Every spring and summer, many people follow its routes as a form of. It has every essential thing you need from distance between towns, albergues, gps, etc.
Over 60% of the pilgrims choose the camino frances because it is the route where you can get the most of the pilgrim experience. Mar 18, 2020 the portuguese way has a surprising number of variations. The terrain on the french way is the perfect blend of mountainous, flat and. This is one of the most challenging but beautiful parts of the route, especially if you take the napoleon route over the roncesvalles pass 1450m.
This is one of the most challenging but beautiful parts of the route, especially if you take the napoleon. I plan to use it again this year and skip the guide book. From here, you will pass through many tiny hamlets and small towns. The book covers the route from sarria 100km before santiago until the coast. Aug 28, 2018 last year i brought a weighty camino book but i had also downloaded trekright. The last section from sarria to santiago which covers 111 kms is the most popular section and will take you 1 week to walk. Camino del norte walking stages complete itinerary stingy. The first person i noticed was a tall woman about 35 years old who was in perfect shape with all the right gear. Day 3, i ditched the book and just used the app which works great without cell service. Every marker in the itinerary its a end of stage counting up to 31. It specifies the stages of the french way from french territory and provides detailed.
The route actually begins in france at saintjeanpieddeport. Boasting fantastic cities such as lisbon, porto and pontevedra, it also passes by stunning coastlines with beautiful, sandy beaches. A new name for the app formerly camino frances a wise pilgrim guide. It runs from saintjeanpieddeport on the french side of the pyrenees to roncesvalles on the spanish side. This walk is featured in the many international films and documentaries, including the way. The route stretches for almost 800km through the top of.
I met many people and these souls are one of the best aspects about this walk. The french way is the most popular of the routes of the way of st. The distance is about 115 km and we did it in 6 days. The camino frances or french way is well known from many films, books and documentaries. Choose to make your camino to santiago walking, hiking, by bike or horseback. The jacobean itinerary with the most historical tradition and it is the one most recognised internationally. Vueling flies direct to asturias from gatwick three times a week. A practical guide to walking the pilgrims path from france to spain the book describes the 800 km route from st. Of course, these stages are in no way set in stone and we encourage all walkers to choose the pace and daily distance. Also known as the camino frances the french way, this route starts at st.
Portomarin, is a delightful medieval village, situated. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until november. Profile maps of all 34 stages of the camino frances. Its 800km of trail has inspired many artists, writers and filmmakers to document their profound journey such as paulo coelho in his bestseller the pilgrimage and 2010s hollywood movie the way starring martin sheen. Combining outstanding scenery, unique culture and gastronomy with a deep sense of spirituality and camaraderie, walking the camino frances is a genuinely lifechanging experience. Mar 30, 2019 camino del norte is an 865km walk through northern spain. Last year i brought a weighty camino book but i had also downloaded trekright. It is called the camino frances as it begins in france where many french pilgrims. Trakking trails, stages and routes with walking time, elevation data and distance in km and miles. It specifies the stages of the french way from french territory and provides detailed information on the sanctuaries of the route, the hospitality, the people, the food, the fountains, the local customs, etc. This interactive map is a companion to bryson guptills book camino frances.
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