Camino Francés Routes

Camino Francés

The complete Camino Frances route starts in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, and continues approximately 800 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela. The route passes through the cities of Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, Léon, Astorga, Ponferrada and Sarria - all popular starting points for shorter-distance options to Santiago.

Walking only parts of the route is also an option. Tailor your itinerary by choosing the dates, distance and number of days that suit you.

Start at Sarria

This is the most popular part of the Camino de Santiago and is mandatory if you want to receive your 'Compostela' (Pilgrim Certificate) in Santiago.

Total Nights: 8 l Total Walking Days: 6 l Total Distance: 115 km
From Madrid take a train to Sarria. From Santiago - take a taxi or bus to Sarria.


Day	Route	Km
1	Arrive in Spain (Madrid or Santiago). Transfers to Sarria
2	Sarria - Portomarin	22
3	Portomarin - Palas de Rei	25
4	Palas de Rei - Melide	14
5	Melide - Arzua	15
6	Arzua - Rua-O Pino	18
7	Rua-O Pino - Santiago	21
8	Day trip to Finisterre or free day in Santiago
9	Depart

Want to start before Sarria? HERE ARE THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS PRECEDING THE SARRIA ROUTE:

For Camino Francés options before Léon, please send us an e-mail with your request.

Start at Ponferrada

Total Extra Nights: 5 l Total Distance: 214km


Day	Route	Km
1	Transfer to Ponferrada
2	Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo	22
3	Villafranca del Bierzo - Herrerías de Valcarce	20
4	Herrerías de Valcarce - O Cebreiro (very steep downhill therefore only 10 km)	10
5	O Cebreiro - Triacastela	22
6	Triacastela - Sarria	25

Start at ASTORGA

Total Extra Nights: 3 | Total Distance: 270km


Day	Route	Km
1	Transfer to Astorga
2	Astorga - Rabanal del Camino	22
3	Rabanal del Camino - El Acebo	17
4	El Acebo - Ponferrada (steep uphill & downhill, therefore only 15km)	15

Start at León

Total Extra Nights: 2 | Total Distance: 310km


Day	Route	Km
1	Arrive in Spain and spend the night in León
2	León - Villar de Mazarife / Villavante (accommodation is located in Villavante (29 km) the hotel picks up pilgrims at the 20 km mark)	20 - 29
3	Villavante - Astorga	23

we also offer a slow Camino option

Option 1

These options offer shorter and more comfortable walking distances, while still getting you to Santiago.


Day	Route	Km
1	Arrive and spend the night in Sarria
2	Sarria - Morgade	10
3	Morgade - Portomarin	12
4	Portomarin - Ventas de Naron OR Airexe	13 / 17
5	Ventas de Narón OR Airexe - Palas de Rei (Note: in Ventas de Narón only rooms with shared bathrooms available)	12 / 8
6	Palas de Rei - Melide	15
7	Melide - Arzua	15
8	Arzua - Salceda	10
9	Salceda - Pedrouzo	10
10	Pedrouzo - Lavacolla	10
11	Lavacolla - Santiago	10
12	Free day in Santiago or depart home

Option 2


Day	Route	Km
1	Arrive and spend the night in Sarria
2	Sarria - Ferreiros	13
3	Ferreiros - Portomarin	9
4	Portomarin - Ventas de Narón	13
5	Ventas de Narón - Palas de Rei	12
6	Palas de Rei - Melide	15
7	Melide - Arzua	15
8	Arzua - Salceda	11
9	Salceda - Lavacolla	17
10	Lavacolla - Santiago	10
11	Depart

General Information

Included in the package:

Pre-booked accommodation with breakfast included. Dinner can be included on request. All our accommodation are in private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Lodging are 1 & 2* star but up-grades to 3 - 4 * are possible
Daily luggage transfers. 1 bag/ suitcase per pilgrim: 18 kg maximum
Pilgrim Registrations: We provide credentials and visa letters for your Schengen Visa application
Camino preparation material: 12 week training program and "what to pack" suggestions
Google Maps pins for easy navigation to your hotel each day
24 hour assistance during your Camino
Assistance with booking transfers (trains/ busses/ taxi's) to your starting point

Excluded in the package:

International flights
Transfers to your starting point and on the day of departure (we will assist with the bookings)
Meals other than breakfasts
Travel Insurance: This is compulsory and comprehensive insurance is advised