57 Days & 56 Nights

Relaxed Full Camino: St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago

  • Walk the entire route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago at a relaxed pace
  • Enjoy comfortable daily walks of 7–22 km with time to rest and explore
  • Cross mountains, vineyards, plains, and historic towns through northern Spain
  • Visit charming villages and UNESCO cities like Burgos and León
  • Arrive in Santiago refreshed, with time to truly enjoy the journey
Walk the full Camino Frances from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela at an easy, unhurried pace. This 57-day itinerary is designed as our easy walking tour, with shorter daily stages that make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable. Covering the entire classic pilgrimage route, it allows plenty of time to rest, explore villages and truly connect with the spirit of the Camino. Along the way, you will pass through ever-changing landscapes, from the Pyrenees and vineyard-covered hills to rolling plains and historic medieval towns. Enjoy warm Spanish hospitality, regional cuisine and the shared experience of fellow pilgrims. This extended itinerary shows how the Camino can be divided into shorter, more manageable daily walks. If you would prefer to walk just one stage or a selection of stages, our sales team will be happy to help.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in St. Jean Pied de Port & Overnight (Stage 1) Day 2 St Jean Pied de Port to Valcarlos 8 miles / 13 km Day 3 Valcarlos to Burguete 10 miles / 15 km Day 4 Burguete to Zubiri 12 miles / 19 km Day 5 Zubiri to Pamplona 13 miles / 21 km Day 6 Pamplona to Zariquiegui & transfer to Pamplona 7 miles / 11 km Day 7 Transfer to Zariquiegui & walk to Puente la Reina 8 miles / 13 km Day 8 Puente la Reina to Lorca 8 miles / 13 km Day 9 Lorca to Ayegui 6 miles / 10 km Day 10 Ayegui to Los Arcos 12 miles / 20 km Day 11 Los Arcos to Viana 11 miles / 18 km Day 12 Viana to Logroño 6 miles / 10 km Day 13 Logroño to Navarrete (Start of Stage 2) 8 miles / 12 km Day 14 Navarrete to Nájera 11 miles / 17 km Day 15 Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada 13 miles / 21 km Day 16 Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Quintanilla del Monte 11 miles / 17 km Day 17 Quintanilla del Monte to Villafranca Montes de Oca 10 miles / 17 km Day 18 Villafranca Montes de Oca to Atapuerca 11 miles / 18 km Day 19 Atapuerca to Burgos 13 miles / 21 km Day 20 Burgos to Rabé de las Calzadas (Start of Stage 3) 9 miles / 14 km Day 21 Rabé de las Calzadas to Hontanas 11 miles / 18 km Day 22 Hontanas to Castrojeriz 6 miles / 9 km Day 23 Castrojeriz to Itero de la Vega & transfer back to Castrojeriz 7 miles / 11 km Day 24 Transfer to Itero de la Vega & walk to Frómista 9 miles / 14 km Day 25 Frómista to Carrión de los Condes 12 miles / 19 km Day 26 Carrión de los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza 11 miles / 17 km Day 27 Calzadilla de la Cueza to Moratinos 8 miles / 13 km Day 28 Moratinos to Sahagún 6 miles / 10 km Day 29 Sahagún to El Burgo Ranero 11 miles / 17 km Day 30 El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas 12 miles / 19 km Day 31 Mansilla de las Mulas to León 12 miles / 19 km Day 32 León to Oncina de la Valdoncina (Start of Stage 4) 7 miles / 12 km Day 33 Oncina de la Valdoncina to Villar de Mazarife 6 miles / 10 km Day 34 Villar de Mazarife to Hospital de Órbigo 9 miles / 14 km Day 35 Hospital de Órbigo to Astorga 11 miles / 17 km Day 36 Astorga to El Ganso & transfer back to Astorga 9 miles / 14 km Day 37 Transfer to El Ganso & walk to Foncebadón 8 miles / 12 km Day 38 Foncebadón to El Acebo 7 miles / 11 km Day 39 El Acebo to Ponferrada 10 miles / 16 km Day 40 Ponferrada to Cacabelos 10 miles / 16 km Day 41 Cacabelos to Villafranca del Bierzo 5 miles / 8 km Day 42 Villafranca del Bierzo to Ambasmestas 9 miles / 15 km Day 43 Ambasmestas to O Cebreiro 8 miles / 13 km Day 44 O Cebreiro to Fonfría (Start of Stage 5 - Final) 8 miles / 13 km Day 45 Fonfría to Triacastela 6 miles / 9 km Day 46 Triacastela to Samos 6 miles / 10 km Day 47 Samos to Sarria 9 miles / 15 km Day 48 Sarria to Morgade 8 miles / 13 km Day 49 Morgade to Portomarin 6 miles / 10 km Day 50 Portomarin to Ventas de Naron 8 miles / 14 km Day 51 Ventas de Naron to Palas de Rei 7 miles / 12 km Day 52 Palas de Rei to Melide 9 miles / 15 km Day 53 Melide to Arzúa 9 miles / 14 km Day 54 Arzúa to Salceda 7 miles / 11 km Day 55 Salceda to Lavacolla 11 miles / 17 km Day 56 Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela 6 miles / 10 km Day 57 Onward travel/Departure from Santiago de Compostela
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  • The Ultimate Guide to the Camino de Santiago

    Discover the ancient pilgrimage routes that lead to the shrine of the Apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Each route offers unique charm, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. Decide for yourself which journey is right for you.

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  • Hiking the Camino de Santiago

    Every year, thousands embark on various routes to hike to Santiago de Compostela. A deep spiritual sense accompanies this journey, whether you seek it or not. Meeting fellow pilgrims, listening to their stories, and sharing your experience alongside them makes a Camino tour a transformative event.

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  • Everything you need to know about the Camino

    Rachel and Ewan discuss the key aspects of hiking the Camino de Santiago. While there are more in-depth videos available on each of the topics, this is an excellent starting point of what it will be like to hike the Camino Frances.

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  • What to pack for the Camino?

    One of the crucial things people consider when hiking the Camino is what to pack. While there are some essential items, most people aim to minimize their load. At Macs we transfer your luggage for you which allows you to pack whatever you prefer!

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  • How to reach the Camino?

    How do you get to Sarria? How do you return from Leon? With numerous starting and ending points, we thought it would be useful to create a video that provides you with all these details. You no longer have to worry about transportation, it is all explained here.  

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  • How many hiking days do I need?

    With a trek that stretches the entire northern region of Spain, it's understandable to expect a variety of different itineraries on this route. In this video, we discuss the number of days it typically takes to hike the Camino. We also explore all the different ways you can divide the stages up. 

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