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Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Francés
Welcome to our Camino Francés hiking and pilgrimage Blog!
The Camino Francés is one of the most
renowned and spiritually enriching pilgrimage routes in Spain, stretching over
780 kilometres from the French border to Santiago de Compostela. This historic
trail, part of the larger Camino de Santiago network, offers hikers a unique
blend of adventure, history, and personal reflection. Along the way, you pass through picturesque villages, rolling hills, and ancient towns, all while
connecting with centuries of tradition.
Over the span of 35 days in September and October, we walked this 800 km pilgrimage route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was a wonderful experience that changed the course of our lives, as it immersed us in Spain's rich culture and stunning landscapes. Continue reading to explore the trail’s highlights, tips for preparing, and why this pilgrimage is a life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike.
'Buen Camino'!
Camino Francés Itinerary and Stages
Day 1 - Setting Out, Toronto to Paris, France
Day 2 - The Company of Canadian Pilgrims, Paris to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Day 3 - First Steps on The Way, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Orisson
Day 4 - Over the Pyrenees, Orisson to Roncesvalles
Day 5 - Café Con Leche and Sangria, Roncesvalles to Zubiri
Day 6 - Exhaustion and Doubts, Zubiri to Pamplona
Day 7 - Windmills and Sunsets, Pamplona to Puente La Reina
Day 8 - Finding our Pace, Puente La Reina to Estella
Day 9 - Pizza and Vino Tinto, Estella to Los Arcos
Day 10 - From Sunrise to Sunset, Los Arcos to Viana
Day 11 - Finding Satisfaction through Struggle, Viana to Navarrette
Day 12 - Rivers and Red Clay, Navarrette to Nájera
Day 13 - "Chicken in the Church", Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Day 14 - Swimming Pools and Champagne, Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado
Day 15 - Under a Hard Sun, Belorado to Agés
Day 16 - Dinosaurs, Labyrinths and Cathedrals, Agés to Burgos
Learning to Become Pilgrims: Reflecting on Saint Jean Pied de Port to Burgos
Day 18 - The Way, Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
Day 19 - Storms and Stomach Flu, Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Day 20 - The Meseta Plateau, Castrojeriz to Fromista
Day 21 - Into the Monasterio, Fromista to Carrión de los Condes
Day 22 - Knights Templar, Carrión de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios
Day 23 - Pilgrim Advice, Terradillos de los Templarios to Bercianos del Real Camino
Day 24 - Simplicity on The Way, Bercianos del Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas
Day 25 - Vino Tinto y Jamón, Mansilla de las Mulas to León
Finding Beauty on the Meseta: Reflecting on Burgos to León
Day 27 - Authentic Pilgrim Experiences in Casa de Jesús, Leon to Villar de Mazarife
Day 28 - Roman Roads and Chocolate Museums, Villar de Mazarife to Astorga
Day 29 - Pilgrim Frustrations and Pilgrim Hopes, Astorga to Rabanal del Camino
Day 30 - Prayers on the Hilltop, Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca
Day 31 - Café con Leche and Castles, Molinaseca to Cacabelos
Day 32 - Pilgrim Reunions, Cacabelos to Herrerias
Day 33 - Iconic Climbs and Beautiful Vistas, Herrerias to Biduedo
Day 34 - 100 km Marker, Biduedo to Sarria
Day 35 - Massive Procession of Pilgrims, Sarria to Portomarín
Day 36 - Tours, Taxis, and Tensions, Portomarin to Palas de Rei
Day 37 - On The Way, Palas de Rei to Ribadiso
Day 38 - Nearly There, Ribadiso to O Pedrouzo
Day 39 - Final Hike and Reflections, O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
Day 40 - Pilgrimage comes to an End, Santiago de Compostela
Mountains, Crowds and Coming to the End of the Camino: Reflecting on León to Santiago
Day 41 - Fast Transit Navigating Home, Santiago de Compostela to Paris
Day 42 - A Return Home, Paris to Toronto
Explore More Long-Distance Trails and Pilgrimages
If you enjoyed this hiking adventure, you might also like reading about our walks on the Rota Vicentina / Fisherman's Trail, the Camino Primitivo, the Camino de San Salvador, the Camino de Madrid, the Camino Portugués (Lisbon to Porto to Santiago), the Camino Portugués (Coastal and Espiritual), the Camino Finisterre, and the Via Podiensis / GR65.
We have also completed several other long-distance hikes in Canada, including the Bruce Trail, the East Coast Trail, and 19,000 km of the Trans Canada Trail from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic.
See you on the trail!
See you on the trail!
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