8 Day French Way (Sarria – Santiago)

Highlights

• 7 nights in 2 or 3 star Hotels/Rural Houses/Rural Pensiones
• 7 breakfasts
• Luggage transfer between hotels (one bag per person, up to 20kg)
• Pilgrim’s Passport
• Camino Information Pack and Walking Notes
• 24 hour phone assistance
• Transfer in case of emergencies

What's this trip about?

The French Way – the quintessential, most traveled and most documented of all the Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela. It runs from the eastern side of the Pyrenees at Saint Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in the Northwest of Spain, a distance of 780km. This route follows earlier Roman trade routes and traverses the Pyrenees, beech and pine forests of Navarre, the vineyards of La Rioja, the Meseta of Castile until it reaches the mountains and oak/chestnut forests of Galicia. This 8 day trip from Sarria will take you through fairy tale like forests, quaint Galician hamlets, open countryside and historical towns to end at Plaza Obradorio in front of the spectacular Cathedral of Santiago in the medieval city of Santiago de Compostela. It is the perfect option for novice Camino walkers as it is the best signposted route and has a great range of services (cafes, restaurants etc) along the trail. It is also recommended for those looking to meet other pilgrims and enjoy the social aspect of the Camino. As part of this trip, you’ll find featured 7 nights in comfortable locally-owned 2/3 star hotels or rural guesthouses with breakfasts and luggage transport between accommodation. Around-the-clock emergency assistance is also included which adds confidence to the detailed walking notes that cover landmarks, distances and things to see over the course of your walk. Alongside the sense of achievement and numerous chances to taste the local Galician food, this walking trip entitles you to receive the pilgrim’s certificate of completion or ‘Compostela’.

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