Full Camino - St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago
- Hike the full French Way from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago
- Arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after an almost-500-mile journey!
- Discover Leon, Burgos and Pamplona - Northern Spain’s most captivating cities
- Experience the wonderful community of fellow pilgrims hiking alongside you
- Journey through varied landscapes including the dramatic Pyrenees, lush Galicia and immense plains
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in St. Jean Pied de Port and overnightYour journey starts in St Jean Pied de Port, which straddles the French and Spanish border.
This comfortable Hotel is located very centrally in St Jean Pied De Port at the start of the Pilgrimage route to Santiago. It provides clean and comfortable accommodation for walkers before they begin their journey.
The toughest section stage 1, with a steep climb to the Roncesvalles. Then pass across the Pyrenees on a route called Ruta Imperial (Imperial Route). You will be rewarded with wonderful panoramic mountain views and a great sense of achievement. An alternative route is available along the valley for those who prefer a more gentle option.Â
This Hostal is recommended in the Michelin Guide. It is a 16th century mansion which has been completely renovated to accommodate pilgrims on their walk. The restaurant provides local Basque cuisine and can sit up to 130 people.
From Roncesvalles, you will cross two further mountain passes before continuing through beech and oak woods alongside the River Arga to the small village of Akerreta
Hotel Akerreta is a small family run bed and breakfast. The stone walled house still has many of its original features with its bread ovens and enormous wooden oak beams.
At first following the River Arga along shaded paths, today’s walk then starts to get slightly busier as you head towards Pamplona as you follows busy main roads into the city.
Pamplona is a beautiful city lined with medieval streets and famous for the running of the bulls festival which takes place one a year where daring men and women tear through the streets chased by bulls. Be prepared to enter a hustling and bustling city, quite the opposite to the Camino.Â
Castillo Javier is conveniently located and offers comfortable accommodation and a modern standard.
After the first 5km along suburban roads, you are soon back in the countryside. From Cizur Menor, a climb takes you through a field of wind turbines, with wonderful views back over Pamplona. The Arga valley then opens up ahead as you descend down to Puente la Reina.
This bright and spacious hotel is ideal for pilgrims with en-suite facilities, plasma TVs and air conditioning.
Walking through rolling farmland and vineyards will bring you to Estella, please be aware that there are few trees along this path and therefore no where to seek shelter from the sun.
There are also a few examples of Roman roadway on this section from Cirauqui to Lorca especially where the majortiy of the track is along such roman roadways. The first section will have three steep climbs up to hill top villages before you descend into Estella.
A friendly, family run hotel on the outskirts of Estella.
The majority of your walk today will take you along beautiful natural paths, starting with the first section up to Monjardin. You will have magnificient views southward of the alternative route and Luquin, both route options join for the last section to Los Arcos.
The Hostal Suetxe is a small hotel which offers rustic charm and clean, comfortable accommodation.
Wander along natural paths leading you through arable farmland, please be aware that there is little shade along this stretch and make sure you adequetely protected against the sun. Today's day is a long one and contains some short but steep sections into the rio Linares and Cornava river valleys.
Just before entering Logrono you will pass through the region of La Rioja which is renouned for the wine it produces, make sure you try a glass with your dinner!
The Hotel Gran Vía is located in the main street of the capital of La Rioja in one of the many retail and leisure areas, just a few minutes from the old quarters and the famous street Calle del Laurel.
Walking out of Logrono you will be walking along fast moving traffic via Parque S. Miguel on asphalted paths. There have been ongoing roadworks which can cause adjustments to the route taking you out the city, please stay alert and follow the shells.
On your way you will pass the alberges in Navarrete and Ventosa before reaching Najera as you continue your walk on the red soil of La Rioja.
It is a small hotel and has recently been renovated and refurbished with great taste.
Follow wide country roads through gently undulating farmland as you embark on a gradual ascent from Najera to Ciruena, stop in Azofra before you start the climb.
Once you have reached Ciruena there is a gentle 5km descent into Santa Domingo de la Calzada. The historic town of Santa Domingo is lined with medieval streets and grand buildings, including a 12th century Romanesque and Gothic cathedral.
The Mill Hostel Floren is a former watermill, restored and carefully decorated.
Be prepared to spend most of your day walking along the busy N-120 and the A-12, two busy roads which will have an affect on your enjoyment of walking. The alternative path still offers an alternative if you wish to try and avoid some of the road walking.
Despite the roads you will have an opportunity to wander through small villages along the way and admire the local history which can be traced back to Roman times.
This Hotel provides a lovely comfortable resting place and restaurant.
Leave the Belorado via it's suburbs on a path running parallel to the N-120. The countryside opens up as you make your way in the direction of Atapuerca.
Halfway along this stage you will 'climb' the mountains of Villafranca Montes de Oca along a path shaded by oak and pine trees before descending into the remote pilgri village of St John the Nettle.
This place offers clean, comfortable accommodation on the route of the Camino.
Walk into the city of Burgos, there are various routes you can take and therefore familiarise yourself with your options from the book.
After spending time on the Camino big city life can come as a shock and you will be walking along roads to get into the city. Burgos is a stunning city and when you arrive you will be able to appreciate the city's buildings and their artefacts. Burgos is a architechural jewel, filled with monuments worthy of exploring.
A modern and quiet hotel, located in the traditional neighbourhood of San Agustin, close to the cathedral of Burgos, the Museum of Human Evolution and the historic old city.
A rest day in Burgos allows for exploration of this great city which was the capital of Old Castile for almost 500 years and home to El Cid in the 11th century.
A modern and quiet hotel, located in the traditional neighbourhood of San Agustin, close to the cathedral of Burgos, the Museum of Human Evolution and the historic old city.
Crop fields dominate the landscape as you enter an area called the Meseta. A short climb after the Fuente de Prao Torre gives you great views of the flat landscape surrounding you for miles, before you descent to Hornillos. A short transfer at the end of today brings you to your accommodation in Isar.
La Consulta de Isar offers rooms with private bathrooms. The accommodation has 24-hour reception, terrace, garden, parking and a coffee bar.
Transfer to Hornillos in the morning to start your walk though the Meseta. There is little shade on this route and therefore make sure you have sun protection with you and plenty of water.
The trail will take you throuh the pilgrim villages of San Bol, Hontanas and Arco San Anton before you reach Castrojeriz.
This beautiful hostel has a restaurant attached and is well located.
Walk along beautiful earth tracks as you ascend up the Alto de Mostelares this morning where you will have magnificent views of the valley below. In the afternoon you will descend again into Fromista via the Canal de Castilla.
The hostel is a rural hostel with rustic charm and comfortable rooms.
Walk along the dirt trck running alongside the main roads, you can choose to continue you path past the village Poblacion to Villalcazar or take the more scenic route via Villovieco (see your book).
Both paths will join in Villalcazar with its beautiful Templar church, take a look inside and discover its Retablo of the life of St James.
The Hotel has wonderful character and large, bright, spacious rooms.
Walk from Carrion de los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza along the flat and dry landscape, most of the paths you will be walking on are overlay the old paved Roman road Via Aquitana which if you follow will lead you to Astorga.
There are no facilities between the two villages and therefore make sure you have enough provisions for the day.
This cosy country inn provides everthing a walker needs on the Camino.
Walk from Calzadilla de la Cueza to Sahagun, continuing through this flat and dry landscape. Sahagun is a town filled with history and ancient monuments which you will have plenty of time to explore due to your shorter walk today.
This accommodation has spacious clean rooms all equipped with hairdryer, TV and air conditioning.
Leave Sahagun by crossing the river Cea to Calzada del Coto via groves of poplars, the scenery today remains much of the same as you make your way over the dry vast landscape. Â
You follow the Camino Frances Real route until you reach the small stop of El Burgo Ranero. As there is no accommodation in El Burgo Ranero, return transfers are included to Sahagun.Â
Diese Pension bietet komfortable, klimatisierte Zimmer in einer ruhigen Umgebung. Die Unterkunft verfügt auch über ein Restaurant und eine Bar mit Terrasse.
The long flat paths are slowly coming to an end as you slowly descent into Mansilla de las Mulas. The sweeping open countryside gives you a constant view of the horizon, which has a soft desert touch about it.
The trail guides you through Reliegos, where the route begins to gradually descend into the Mansilla de las Mulas.
This albergue offers quiet and comfortable accommodation in this rural setting.
Walk along side the busy N601, this trail will cross the River Esla Mansill, and the Rio Porma before you join the main road into León. Take care as you walk along busy roads as you enter the city as there is unfortunately no designated pilgrim path away from the fast paced city life and all the noise surrounding it.
Enjoy great views of Leon and the mountains ahead of you from the Alto del Portillo before a steep descent brings you down into León.
A wonderful accommodation in a prime location in Leon. All rooms have Jacuzzi showers and this is a great spot to wander around the city.
A rest day in León allows for exploration of this great city .
A wonderful accommodation in a prime location in Leon. All rooms have Jacuzzi showers and this is a great spot to wander around the city.
Follow the discret shells out of Leon, past the flawless cathedral and out of the city via San Marcos. There are two route options today, both are detailed in your book. The main route takes you parallel along the busy N-120 for the whole day and therefore if you would prefer to walk a quiter route follow the notes in your book.Â
It is located next to the church in a reformer manor house from 70 years ago, It has a Bar and offers pilgrim menu. It also has a terrace for the pilgrim´s rest.
Today is a long days' walk and make sure you set off early, allowing enough time for plenty of breaks. Follow the solitary path from Villadangos del Paramo to Astorga, there are a few villages on the way but make sure you bring enough water and food with you on todays walk. There are some nice sections to this walk which take you along shaded paths.
The first stage of this walk, to Hospital de Orbigo is flat and you can make quick progress. Past Origo you will be faced with some gentle hills, making arriving in Astorga that much sweeter.
The hotel The Hotel Astur Plaza is a modern hotel with all the modern amenities, it has a great location and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing evening.
Your walk from Astorga to Rabanal del Camino will take you towards the highest point of the entire route (which you will reach tomorrow), beware of the weather as it can change quickly and is unpredictable in this area.
Make sure you have enough layers as you wont be able to pick up any in Rabanal.
The hotel is joined to the church and has a popular bar and restaurant.
Climb up to the highest point of your walk, first reach the peak of Cruz de Ferro followed by Alto Altar which sits at 1515 metres. Be aware that you are at an altitude and therefore look after yourself, bring enough food, water and layers to make sure you are always comfortable along the way. After reaching the peak of Alto Altar you will descend down to Molinaseca to spend the night.
A lovely rustic hostel with lovely spacious rooms and all modern amenities.
Follow the path guiding you through the busy city of Ponferrada, this stage involves some road walking as you make your way through the city. When walking through the city you will have plent of chances to stop for a drink and some food, however be extra vigilant when following the shells as there will be some 'recommended route' which have been created to take you past specific shops.
Once out of the city you have Villafranca del Bierzo to look foward to, as in its micro climate vineyards have populated the area.
The hotel had a restaurant and bar which often spills out to the square, it offers clean and welcoming accommodation.
Today will be a strenous day, there are three different route which you can choose from which are all outlined in your book. The route you choose will largely depend on the experience you are looking for, all of the options will be a long days walk and therefore makre sure you set off early.
This section has some of the steepest climbs along the full Camino making it a challenging day, you will stop at the foothills of the Herrerias de Valcarce, leaving the largest climb to O'Cebreiro to the next day.Â
This wonderful old butter factory is now a resting place for pilgrims. Family run and very cozy and offers great food after a days walking.
Welcome a short day, the steep climb through a mainly chestnut woodland on a rocky path up to the village of O’Cebreiro.
O'Cebreiro marks the beginning of the Galician culture and is a foretaste as to what awaites you!
This rural stone house is located next to the Camino. It offers 10 comfortable rooms and there is a restaurant with panoramic views and a menu with all traditional Galician ingredients.
Embark on a day of downhill walking today, take extra care to protect your knees whilest walking down. There a several villages along the path where you can take a break and enjoy spectacular views.
Triacastela is a town of three castles, none of which remain. It is an attractive stop and the guest house offers comfortable rooms.
Make a decision today if you would like to walk the southern detour route via Samos or the northern direct route via San Xil, both options are detailed in your book.
The shorter northern route has new woodland paths which have increased the natural paths by 60% and it takes you up a steep climb to alto do Riocabo, which has beautiful views. The southern route takes you along the busy LU-633 and via the Benedctine monastery of Samos which is one of the oldest and largest monastries in Spain.
NH Alfonso IX Hotel is located in the heart of Camino de Santiago within the urban part of the town, in incomparable natural beauty, surrounded by gardens and bordering the river, it is very close to the monumental zone and the Roman route. You can also enjoy the famous street of the Anticuarios, (Antique dealers).
Leaving Sarria you pass Sarria Castle, with its one remaining tower, the rest destroyed in the peasants’ uprising against the aristocracy in the 15th Century.
You will be walking along shady tree-lined roads and pathways this morning, passing through pretty small hamlets such as Cortinas and A Brea, before reaching the stone marker; a photo opportunity before taking the first step on the final 100km to Santiago.
The Camino ascends to a high point at Pena dos Corvos; at 660m you will enjoy panoramic views, before descending into the lush Rio Mino valley, to Mercadoiro and then Portomarin. Enjoy the Galician ambience as you stroll up the cobbled main street and end your day by relaxing in one of the cafés surrounding the square.
The hotel is very pleasant and provides a relaxed atmosphere with spacious rooms and a great breakfast. Remember your swim wear as there is a pool and sauna which is open in the summer months.
Cross the Minho river then follow the Camino route as it climbs steadily upwards, then pass through the settlement of Gonzar and Castromaior, where you’ll find the tiny Romanesque Church of Santa Maria.
Continue along country roads edged by bright yellow gorse, pine and oak trees. Upon reaching the high point of today’s Camino at Sierra de Ligonde (750 m), descend to the ancient hamlet of Ligonde. After passing Eirexe you cross the Alto Rosario, and descend into the village of Palas de Rei.
Casa Benilde is a local and welcoming hotel in Palas de Rei. Often spoken of as the friendliest accommodation on the route, you will be sure of a delightful stay here.
Leaving Palace de Rei, you will soon reach San Xulian do Camino, a classical Camino village with a tiny 12th Century church dedicated to Saint Julian. After crossing the provincial border you pass through the hamlet of O Coto and village of Leboreiro. Perhaps stopping for lunch at the town of Melide, famed for its octopus dishes ‘pulpo Galega’.
The shaded forests of oak and chestnut give way to eucalyptus and pine before you ascend to Arzúa.
This accommodation is located in the heart of Arzúa, with 29 bedrooms. They all have TV, heating, private bathroom but not air conditioning. There is an elevator, a guests´ lounge and a small cafeteria. On the ground floor you´ll find the restaurant which serves traditional Galician cuisine.
Leave the old quarter of Arzúa as the Camino leads past oak tree forests, that give way to lush meadows. Visit the medieval shrine at Santa Irene, dedicated to a martyr saint from Portugal, and the Baroque fountain of healing waters.
Throughout the day you’ll be passing different villages: Brea, Calzada, Rua and A Calle; the meaning of which is synonymous with ‘Camino’.
This property offers comfortable cottages with 3 double bedrooms and 1 single, all with private bathroom and TV, living room with gallery. There are also 3 tourist apartments for 2-4 persons, each consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room with fireplace and terrace. Dining is available. It has swimming pool and garden to relax into the summer.
Today you can look forward to a fabulous day walking to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The Camino leads first to San Paio and Lavacolla, where it was traditional for pilgrims to wash in the river before reaching Santiago.
Tall eucalyptus trees sway in the wind as you make your way to the ‘Mount of Joy’ of Monte del Gozo (368 m). From here, catch sight of your goal - the impressive spires of Santiago de Compostela’s cathedral. The final kilometres of your walk take you through the beautiful streets of Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Only 25m from the traditional market, this house retains its natural charm of stone, wood and light, combined with modern materials. There is an elevator, WIFI throughout the hotel, LCD TV, room service, hair dryer, reading room and lounge.
We allow an extra day in Santiago so you can attend the Pilgrim's Mass and explore the city.
Only 25m from the traditional market, this house retains its natural charm of stone, wood and light, combined with modern materials. There is an elevator, WIFI throughout the hotel, LCD TV, room service, hair dryer, reading room and lounge.
After breakfast your walking holiday will come to an end. See the Travel Info section for some useful details for your onward travel.
This trip has a carbon score of 15kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our greenest trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 15kg is equivalent to 88.5 candy bars. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?For those looking for the full, traditional Camino experience, hiking the entire route from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago is for you. With rest days in Burgos and León, this 40-day journey with 35 hiking days is sure to be life-changing, no matter what inspired you to take on the challenge. This itinerary also includes an additional night in the UNESCO heritage city center of Santiago de Compostela at the end. This allows you to discover the famous cathedral, maybe attend a pilgrim mass and celebrate your incredible accomplishment of completing the entire Camino Frances.
Pilgrimages | For those looking to follow a path of self-discovery. Our Pilgrimage and Camino routes take you on a journey through diverse landscapes and local flavours, while meeting like-minded adventurers along the way.
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.
Solo Travellers
As a guide, we would suggest that the minimum age of traveler this tour would be suitable for is: 12 Years
This itinerary is graded moderate and includes daily hiking distances of 11-18 miles, averaging about 5-8 active hiking hours each day. The standard itinerary is a 40-day journey, with 35 hiking days and a rest day in both Burgos and León. Expect the trail to be a mixture of dirt tracks, minor roads, and established footpaths. Your first few days from St. Jean Pied de Port are the most strenuous with some steep ascents/descents through the Pyrenees. There are later sections of hiking through rolling hills, but much of the trail does not involve a large amount of ascent or descent.
Our Camino Tours include small rural hotels and hostels close to the route of the Camino. You will always have a private room and en-suite (attached) bathroom. When staying in Leon, Pamplona, Sarria and Santiago, you will stay in 3* hotels, the other nights will be in a mixture of rural hotels and hostels.
Single Rooms
Single rooms are available, although a supplement is payable. The price for a single room is available on the included tab of this tour and in the booking engine.
Meals
A light continental breakfast is included each morning, which can sometimes just be coffee, bread and orange juice. Lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Every place you stop will have evening meals available, you can get a pilgrims menu for about 10 Euros which includes 3 courses, wine and water!
Extra Nights
We can add extra nights if you wish, allowing you to have rest days in between the longer hiking days.
The Camino is very easy to follow. The route is marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background. The detailed travel pack we supply includes a detailed guidebook including maps, a detailed information pack for planning and preparing for your Camino, detailed instructions of how to find your overnight accommodation and everything you need for your Camino.
In addition to the printed route notes, you will receive in your travel pack, you will also have access to our Macs Adventure App, allowing you to follow the route on richly detailed mapping on your cell.Â
- 39 Nights accommodation in small rural hotels and hostels, twin/double rooms with en-suite W/C
- Daily breakfast
- Baggage Transfers
- A detailed information pack including route notes, maps and local information
- Camino guide book with maps
- Access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App
- Emergency support from our local and UK offices
- Travel to St. Jean Pied de Port / from Santiago
- Lunches, dinners, snacks or drinks
- Travel insurance
- Personal Equipment
- Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage
- Additional nights’ accommodation
You can start your Camino anytime between April and Mid October.
The weather on the Camino will change slightly as you travel from the Pyrenees over to Galicia. The spring months of April and May tend to offer nice mild conditions for walking although the nights can be quite cold at this time of year and there can be quite a lot of rain in the region of Galicia at this time. The summer months of July and August can get very hot and humid. The autumn from late September through to October offers cooler temperatures again although daylight hours start to become less at this time. The region of Galicia in particular experiences higher rainfall than the rest of Spain so you should come prepared with waterproofs!
The best place to fly into to get to St Jean is Biarritz Airport. You can get here easily from London and Manchester Airports with Ryanair or if you are traveling internationally it is often a good idea to fly into Paris and either take the train down to Bayonne with SNCF, or to take an internal flight with Air France or Easyjet to get to Biarritz. From Biarritz, you simply take the bus from outside the airport to Bayonne rail station (20 mins) and then from there take the mountain railway up to St Jean (1.5 hours) which you can book in advance with SNCF.
We can also arrange private transfers from Biarittz Airport to St Jean if you want a hassle-free start to your journey!Â
You can fly directly from Santiago back to the UK with Ryanair who fly direct to Stansted and Easyjet who fly direct to Gatwick. Another good point to connect through to travel internationally is Paris. You can fly from Santiago to Paris with Vueling or from Madrid with Ryanair.
We can arrange private transfers to take you from your hotel directly to Santiago Airport.
At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase. Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person. It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.
Baggage transfers are included (max 20kg / 44lbs per person). Your main bag will be transferred each day between your overnight accommodation so that you only need to hike with a day backpack.
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Pilgrim Passport
The Pilgrim Passport is issued by the Church of St James, you will find this in your pack waiting for you at your first hotel. Alternatively, you can obtain one at the start of your walk in the Pilgrims’ Office or the local church in town. You need to get the passport stamped in churches, restaurants and hotels along the way. At the end of the walk, in Santiago, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate (only if you have walked the last 100km).
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard hiking gear such as good hiking boots or shoes, lightweight clothes, waterproofs and a day pack.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
A mixture of farm/dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths. The route is well marked and easy to follow.
We suggest you book as far in advance as possible as the Camino is extremely popular. Numbers can rise by up to 100,000 people. We will always try and accommodate late booking requests.
The average daily distance of our Camino tours are between 12-17 miles / 20-28 kilometres per day, and you can expect to hike for between five and eight hours each day. You should do as much hiking as possible prior to your trip as this will simply add to your enjoyment.
Yes, some people prefer to hike carrying their own bags as a true pilgrim would have. Please select the option for removing baggage transfers if you wish to do this.
Although you can walk the Camino at any time of year we would recommend April/May/June and September/October when the weather is at its best for walking. July and August can be very hot and are busy.
Public transport and taxis are available if you are need of support contact us and we will be more that happy to help.
Yes, many of our guests travel solo. Although the nature of the Camino means that they soon join up with other pilgrims. There is a single room supplement payable for solo hikers.
No we do not offer group trips. Self-guided travel with Macs Adventure is for independent, active people who don’t want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.
You can start on any day of your choosing, subject to availability.
Yes. Our tours are designed from years of experience and knowledge and are usually the right balance for hikiers. However we can add additional nights at many points of the Camino if you so wish. Please speak to our team for recommendations of extra nights!
Unfortunately we are unable to change your accommodation bookings and itinerary once you start hiking as alternative accommodation is generally not available at such short notice.
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