French Way and Extension to Finisterre and Muxía – Camino Francés
Which sections of the French Way does MICAMI offer?
- Full Camino Francés: Saint Jean Pied de Port – Santiago (approx. 800 km)
- Saint Jean Pied de Port – Pamplona (approx. 70 km)
- Pamplona – Logroño (approx. 100 km)
- Logroño – Burgos (approx. 120 km)
- Burgos – León (approx. 200 km, )
- León – Sarria (approx. 200 km, )
- Sarria – Santiago (approx 110 km, )
- Sarria – Santiago in short stages (approx. 110 km)
- Extension Santiago – Fisterra (approx. 90 km)
- Extension Santiago – Fisterra – Muxía (approx. 120 km)
✓ The most popular and traditional pilgrimage route. It stretches over approx. 780 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France) to Santiago de Compostela. It passes through iconic cities like Pamplona, Burgos, León, and Astorga.
✓ Ideal for first-time pilgrims due to its excellent infrastructure (hostels, restaurants, supermarkets) and multicultural experience – you’ll meet pilgrims from all over the world!
✓ Diverse landscapes – from the Pyrenees to the Castilian plateau and the Galician hills – along with a deep historical and spiritual heritage.
✓ Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October).
✓ July and August are very hot, especially between Burgos and León. Galicia has an Atlantic climate: humid and mild, pleasant even in summer.
✓ April, May, and September are particularly busy – accommodations and restaurants fill up quickly.
