Camino Francés
Description
- Name Camino Francés
- Length of trail 800 km, 497 miles
- Length in days 32 days
- Start of trail Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port / Roncesvalles
- End of trail Santiago de Compostela
- Traildino grading EW, Easy walk, nature trail
Camino Francés (GR65), Roncesvalles / Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Puente la Reina - Santiago de Compostela, 800 km, 32 days
This is the classical and most popular Way of St. James, running from the Pyrenees through the plains of northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. It all began here. Nowadays, there are hundreds of waymarked Ways of St. James, some 30 in Spain alone. The classical Camino Francés is an easy path. If you like mixing with scores of other pilgrims, this is still your best bet. If you are more the type of a lonely hiker, there are better alternatives, like the coastal route.
The path has also an official GR number in Spain: GR65 Camino de Santiago. Note that there is also the GR65-5 in Catalunya (Camino de Tarragona) and the GR65-3 in the central Pyrenees (Camino Aragonés).
Visit Traildino's overview page for the Way of Saint James / Camino de Santiago.
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Facts
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Guides and maps
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Books
United Kingdom
- Call of the Camino
- The experiences of an ordinary man on the pilgrim`s path are charted in this narrative that walks along the Camino Frances to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and then on to Finisterre, the westernmost point of Spain. The history of the Camino is recounted, as well as several of the myths, legends, and miracle stories that... Read more
United Kingdom
2020
- Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances
- Guide and map book - includes Finisterre finish Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2020
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute Camino de Santiago - Camino Frances | Cicerone
- Guidebook and map book to walking the 784km Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, including an additional route to Finisterre. Split into 6 sections and 36 customisable stages, the guide lists over 500 pilgrim hostels. The map book covers the entire route, which can be walked in 4-5 weeks. Read more
United Kingdom
- Walking Notes Camino Frances
- Day to day from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela Read more
United Kingdom
- Walk Together and Take Care of One Another
- Our Time on the Camino Frances Read more
United Kingdom
2022
- Camino De Santiago
- SantiagoCamino Frances: St. Jean - Santiago - Finisterre Read more
United Kingdom
2023
- A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino De Santiago
- Camino Frances St. Jean Pied De Port - Santiago Read more
Netherlands
- The Way of the Piney Sisters
- The Camino Frances is a 500 mile long pilgrimage across northern Spain. Jane and Charlotte are two retired sisters from the UK, who, despite poor health and despite not being especially fit, decide they can manage this huge trek, carrying all their kit on their backs. This gently amusing book is their account of that journey: honest,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- The Way of the Piney Sisters
- The Camino Frances is a 500 mile long pilgrimage across northern Spain. Jane and Charlotte are two retired sisters from the UK, who, despite poor health and despite not being especially fit, decide they can manage this huge trek, carrying all their kit on their backs. This gently amusing book is their account of that journey: honest,... Read more
Netherlands
- Sarria to Santiago
- Updated for 2018 this guidebook is for those who wish to walk the most popular Camino de Santiago, the Camino Frances or French Way, starting from Sarria.This guidebook gives you everything you need to plan your Camino including advice on: what to take and what not to take which backpack to buy what footwear to choose how to get to your... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Sarria to Santiago
- Updated for 2018 this guidebook is for those who wish to walk the most popular Camino de Santiago, the Camino Frances or French Way, starting from Sarria.This guidebook gives you everything you need to plan your Camino including advice on: what to take and what not to take which backpack to buy what footwear to choose how to get to your... Read more
Netherlands
- Pilgertipps & Packliste Jakobsweg
- Dieses Buch besteht aus drei Teilen - Der erste Teil beschreibt die Auswahl des Weges, der Reisezeit und gibt allgemeine Informationen uber den Pilgeralltag und die wichtigsten Aspekte des Pilgerlebens. Der zweite Teil beschreibt die notwendige Ausrustung detailliert und hilft, die richtige Kauf- und Packentscheidung zu treffen und im dritten... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Pilgertipps & Packliste Jakobsweg
- Dieses Buch besteht aus drei Teilen - Der erste Teil beschreibt die Auswahl des Weges, der Reisezeit und gibt allgemeine Informationen uber den Pilgeralltag und die wichtigsten Aspekte des Pilgerlebens. Der zweite Teil beschreibt die notwendige Ausrustung detailliert und hilft, die richtige Kauf- und Packentscheidung zu treffen und im dritten... Read more
Netherlands
2015
- The northern caminos
- This guidebook is a comprehensive, pocket-sized guide to walking the pilgrimage routes through northern Spain to the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte is an 817km five-week coastal route from the town of Irún, close to the French border. Its alternatives are the Camino Primitivo (which splits from the Norte near Oviedo... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2015
- The northern caminos
- This guidebook is a comprehensive, pocket-sized guide to walking the pilgrimage routes through northern Spain to the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte is an 817km five-week coastal route from the town of Irún, close to the French border. Its alternatives are the Camino Primitivo (which splits from the Norte near Oviedo... Read more
Netherlands
- Von Calzada de Béjar nach Puebla de Sanabria
- Zugegeben: Wie bei vielen Pilgerschwestern und -brüdern fing die Inspiration auch bei mir mit Hape Kerkeling an. Sein Buch kam zum richtigen Zeitpunkt. Als ich es verschlungen hatte, wurde mir klar, dass auch ich bald mal weg auf dem Camino sein würde. Schon seit Monaten suchte ich beharrlich nach einem Weg aus der Krise. Der Jakobsweg hat mir... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Von Calzada de Béjar nach Puebla de Sanabria
- Zugegeben: Wie bei vielen Pilgerschwestern und -brüdern fing die Inspiration auch bei mir mit Hape Kerkeling an. Sein Buch kam zum richtigen Zeitpunkt. Als ich es verschlungen hatte, wurde mir klar, dass auch ich bald mal weg auf dem Camino sein würde. Schon seit Monaten suchte ich beharrlich nach einem Weg aus der Krise. Der Jakobsweg hat mir... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandern Auf Den Spanischen Jakobswegen Via de La Plata Und Camino Frances
- Neben den ausf hrlichen Tagesberichten ber das Erlebte auf der Via de la Plata und dem Camino Frances war es mein erkl rtes Ziel, den Pilgerfreunden einen Wanderf hrer mit allen notwendigen Informationen in kompakter Weise zur Hand zu geben, damit der Weg zu einem unbeschwerten, unvergleichlichen Erlebnis wird. Dieser Ratgeber und... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Wandern Auf Den Spanischen Jakobswegen Via de La Plata Und Camino Frances
- Neben den ausf hrlichen Tagesberichten ber das Erlebte auf der Via de la Plata und dem Camino Frances war es mein erkl rtes Ziel, den Pilgerfreunden einen Wanderf hrer mit allen notwendigen Informationen in kompakter Weise zur Hand zu geben, damit der Weg zu einem unbeschwerten, unvergleichlichen Erlebnis wird. Dieser Ratgeber und... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Maps
United Kingdom
2010
- Camino de Santiago 50K CNIG Topo 11-Map Box Set
- The whole of Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela in a set of 11 maps: 10 double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 plus an overview map of northern Spain, published by the Spanish civilian survey organization.Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has four 57 x 35cm panels with full topographic mapping of the area through which the route... Read more
United Kingdom
- Santiago de Compostella CNIG Topo 94
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 94 Santiago de Compostela | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topogr Read more
United Kingdom
- Camino de Santiago: Stages 1n/2n/3n/4n, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port/Puente la Reina 50K CNIG Map
- The Way of St James: Stages 1n/2n/3n/4n, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port/Puente la Reina, in a series of double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route profiles, etc.Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 1n-4n Camino Santiago de Compostella St-Jean - Puente Reina | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- The Way of St James: Stages 1n/2n/3n/4n, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port/Puente la Reina, in a series of double-sided topographic maps at 1:50,000 from the Spanish civilian survey organization, overprinted with the route and sights, plus information of accommodation and other facilities, route profiles, etc.Each 1:50,000 map is double-sided and has... Read more
United Kingdom
- Way of St James / Camino de Santiago CNIG Overview Map
- Northern Spain on an overview map at 1:500,000 highlighting the course of the Camino Francés route of the Way of St James from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela via Burgos and León. Published by Spain’s civilian survey organization as part of their set providing topographic coverage of the route at 1:50,000, the map is also available... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Camino de Santiago - Camino Frances | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Northern Spain on an overview map at 1:500,000 highlighting the course of the Camino Francés route of the Way of St James from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela via Burgos and León. Published by Spain’s civilian survey organization as part of their set providing topographic coverage of the route at 1:50,000, the map is also available... Read more
United Kingdom
- The Way of St. James to Compostela: Spanish Section
- The main route of the Way of St James to Compostela across northern Spain presented at 1:100,000 on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Kompass, arranged as 26 separate strips, each with a route profile, plus additional street plans of central Logroño, Burgos, León and Santiago itself.The whole route is covered on 26 panels, each... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Pelgrimsroute (kaart) 133 Spanischer Jakobsweg | Kompass
- The main route of the Way of St James to Compostela across northern Spain presented at 1:100,000 on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Kompass, arranged as 26 separate strips, each with a route profile, plus additional street plans of central Logro Read more
United Kingdom
- Caminos de Santiago / Ways of St. James on the Iberian Peninsula CNIG Overview Map
- All roads leading to Santiago de Compostela in the Iberian Peninsula are represented on this Caminos de Santiago / The Way of St. James Map. Routes highlighted on a physical map of the Iberian Peninsula at 1:1,250,000 from IGN/CNIG, Spain civilian topographic survey organization. The base map with altitude colouring and relief shading provides... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Pelgrimsroute (kaart) - Wandelkaart Camino de Santiago in Spanje | CNIG - Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- All roads leading to Santiago de Compostela in the Iberian Peninsula are represented on this Caminos de Santiago / The Way of St. James Map. Routes highlighted on a physical map of the Iberian Peninsula at 1:1,250,000 from IGN/CNIG, Spain civilian topographic survey organization. The base map with altitude colouring and relief shading provides... Read more