Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct tends to offer more favorable trail conditions, visibility and access to the planned stages, always subject to mountain weather.
SPAIN · SPIRITUALITY + ADVENTURE
SPAIN — WAY TO COMPOSTELA
Walk the French Way to Santiago.
DURATION32 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCESpirituality + Adventure
COUNTRYSpain
THE JOURNEY
Route map
French Way: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port → Pamplona → León → Santiago de Compostela
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Trails in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
2Pamplona viewpoints
3High altitude landscapes in León
4Walk in steps
5Villages and local culture
6Great mountain scenery
Walk the French Way to Santiago. The combination of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Santiago de Compostela gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Arrival in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
DAY 2
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in depth
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port gets a full day of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 3
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — full day
More time in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 4
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — landscapes and culture
The day in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 5
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — selected experiences
Your stay in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port continues with the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 6
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — local experience
Day in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 7
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in depth
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port gets a full day for the historic center, architecture and local life of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 8
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — full day
More time in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, now with the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 9
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port → Pamplona
Departure from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port towards Pamplona, where upon arrival you can start exploring Pamplona's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Pamplona — full day
More time in Pamplona, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Pamplona. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 11
Pamplona — landscapes and culture
The day in Pamplona combines Pamplona's historic center, architecture and local life. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 12
Pamplona — selected experiences
The stay in Pamplona continues with Pamplona's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 13
Pamplona — local experience
Day in Pamplona for monuments, traditions and daily life in Pamplona. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 14
Pamplona in depth
Pamplona gets a full day of Pamplona's historic center, architecture and local life. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 15
Pamplona — full day
More time in Pamplona, now with Pamplona's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 16
Pamplona — landscapes and culture
The day in Pamplona combines monuments, traditions and daily life in Pamplona. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 17
Pamplona → Leon
The journey leaves Pamplona and heads to León, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in León.
DAY 18
León — landscapes and culture
The day in León combines León's historic center, architecture and local life. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 19
León — selected experiences
The stay in León continues with León's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 20
León — local experience
Day in León for monuments, traditions and daily life in León. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 21
Leon in depth
León gets a full day of León's historic center, architecture and local life. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 22
León — full day
More time in León, now with heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of León. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 23
León — landscapes and culture
The day in León combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in León. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 24
León — selected experiences
The stay in León continues with the historic center, architecture and local life of León. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 25
Leon → Santiago de Compostela
The route between León and Santiago de Compostela changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Santiago de Compostela.
DAY 26
Santiago de Compostela — selected experiences
The stay in Santiago de Compostela continues with Santiago de Compostela's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 27
Santiago de Compostela — local experience
Day in Santiago de Compostela for monuments, traditions and daily life in Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 28
Santiago de Compostela in depth
Santiago de Compostela gets a full day for the historic center, architecture and local life of Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 29
Santiago de Compostela — full day
More time in Santiago de Compostela, now with heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 30
Santiago de Compostela — landscapes and culture
The day in Santiago de Compostela combines monuments, traditions and daily life in Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 31
Santiago de Compostela — selected experiences
The stay in Santiago de Compostela continues with the historic center, architecture and local life of Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 32
Santiago de Compostela — local experience
Day in Santiago de Compostela for heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Santiago de Compostela. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Contemplation, tradition and inner search as the guiding thread of the journey. The sequence between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Santiago de Compostela gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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