Overview

Begin an unforgettable journey along the Camino de Santiago: Camino Francés, one of the classic routes of the Way of St James, crossing northern Spain from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Covering 784km (487 miles) and typically completed in 4–5 weeks, this iconic pilgrimage is suitable for any reasonably fit walker and culminates at the tomb of St James the Apostle in Santiago’s UNESCO-listed old town. Expertly authored by well-known pilgrim The Reverend Sandy Brown, this comprehensive guidebook is the definitive companion for planning and walking the Camino Francés. Detailed route descriptions are supported by a separate map booklet featuring clear 1:100,000 mapping and the full route line marked, allowing pilgrims to immerse themselves in the history and landscapes of northern Spain, confident they have a reliable navigation guide in their pocket. The long-distance trail is broken down into 36 stages, each between 17km and 36km (12–22 miles) in length, making it easy to tailor your walk to your fitness level and available time An optional extension on the Camino Finisterre from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and Muxía on the Galician coast is also described, so you can continue on to the legendary “end of the earth” Each stage includes clear stage-by-stage guidance, planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings, including albergues and other types of accommodation, giving you all the details you need to shape daily distances, start and finish points, and rest days Downloadable GPX files add a digital navigation option, allowing you to follow the route on a smartphone or GPS device Details on how to obtain your Compostela and pilgrim passport are included, with expert advice on where to begin the trail to meet the minimum requirement of walking 100km Plan your Camino de Santiago with confidence using full route descriptions, downloadable navigation files and comprehensive maps — then let yourself be carried through the landscapes, heritage and unmistakable spirit of the Camino Francés. As the most popular Way of St James and one of the world’s great long-distance pilgrimage routes, it invites you into a journey shaped by centuries of history, vibrant local culture and the experience of walking in the footsteps of pilgrims.

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Author:   The Reverend Sandy Brown
Publisher:   Cicerone Press
Imprint:   Cicerone Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 11.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 17.20cm
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9781786310040

ISBN 10:   178631004
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   19 August 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Map key Map of the Spanish caminos Overview map and profile Route summary table General introduction What makes the Camino Franc&##xe9;s special? History of the Camino de Santiago Do I have to be religious to walk the Camino? Planning your walk Where to begin? Where to end? When to walk? Where to stay? What to eat? How many days should I allow for the walk? How do I plan my daily stages? Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? How do I get to and from the Camino? How do I secure my credencial and compostela? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Camino Preparing for the climates of northern Spain Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage and storage services Walking sticks and trekking poles Health and well-being Pilgrim etiquette How to use this guide GPX tracks Section 1: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona Stage 1 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles Stage 2 Roncesvalles to Zubiri Stage 3 Zubiri to Pamplona Section 2: Pamplona to Burgos Stage 4 Pamplona to Puente la Reina Stage 5 Puente la Reina to Estella Stage 6 Estella to Los Arcos Stage 7 Los Arcos to Logrono Stage 8 Logrono to N&##xe1;jera Stage 9 N&##xe1;jera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada Stage 10 Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado Stage 11 Belorado to San Juan de Ortega Stage 12 San Juan de Ortega to Burgos Section 3: Burgos to Leon Stage 13 Burgos to Hontanas Stage 14 Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino Stage 15 Boadilla del Camino to Carrion de los Condes Stage 16 Carrion de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios Stage 17A Terradillos de los Templarios to Bercianos del Real Camino Stage 17B Terradillos de los Templarios to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos Stage 18A Bercianos del Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas Stage 18B Calzadilla de los Hermanillos to Mansilla de las Mulas Stage 19 Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon Section 4: Leon to Sarria Stage 20 Leon to Hospital de Orbigo Stage 21 Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga Stage 22 Astorga to Foncebadon Stage 23 Foncebadon to Ponferrada Stage 24 Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo Stage 25 Villafranca del Bierzo to La Faba Stage 26 La Faba to Triacastela Stage 27 Triacastela to Sarria Section 5: Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Stage 28 Sarria to Portomarin Stage 29 Portomarin to Palas de Rei Stage 30 Palas de Rei to Arzua Stage 31 Arzua to O Pedrouzo Stage 32 O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela Section 6: Camino Finisterre/Muxia Stage 33 Santiago de Compostela to Negreira Stage 34 Negreira to Olveiroa Stage 35A Olveiroa to Finisterre Stage 35B Olveiroa to Muxia Stage 36 Finisterre to Muxia Appendix A Stage planning tables Appendix B Major local festivals Appendix C Useful contacts, links and apps Appendix D Bibliography and further reading

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The Reverend Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is an activist, long-distance walker and ordained minister from Seattle, Washington. After reading 'The Pilgrimage', by Paolo Coelho, he planned his first trek on the Camino de Santiago and since then has walked over 3500 kilometres on pilgrim trails in Spain and Italy. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog, www.caminoist.org.

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