About This Pilgrimage
The most walked pilgrimage route in the world — from the French Pyrenees across northern Spain to the tomb of the Apostle James. We'll walk the full Camino Francés, stage by stage, documenting every albergue, every meseta sunrise, and every moment of grace along the way.
Highlights
- Cross the Pyrenees on Day 1 via the Napoleon Route
- Visit the Church of Santa María la Real, Nájera
- Cruz de Ferro — the Iron Cross, highest point of the Camino
- O Cebreiro — the misty mountain pass into Galicia
- Arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
- Attend the Pilgrim's Mass and receive the Compostela
Stage Breakdown
Day 1Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port → Roncesvalles25 km
Days 2–5Roncesvalles → Logroño~120 km
Days 6–12Logroño → Burgos~190 km
Days 13–18Burgos → León~185 km
Days 19–25León → O Cebreiro~200 km
Days 26–35O Cebreiro → Santiago de Compostela~160 km
At a Glance
Dates
August 2026
Duration
35 days
Distance
780 km
Start
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
End
Santiago de Compostela, Spain