Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances

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 book 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 for the entire Camino Frances, 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.