CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims since the 9th Century, we follow the legendary route to Santiago de Compostela – the resting place of Saint James. We walk along the most scenic section between Burgos and Santiago: across the high plains of the Castilian Meseta and into the Galicia mountains. We discover Gothic cathedrals, visit disused gold mines and climb to the Iron Cross (1,482m) along the way.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Bilbao. Day 2 Burgos Explore the town and its magnificent cathedral. Drive to the village of Hornillos and walk to Hontanas. Drive to Leon. Day 3 Leon Take a guided walk around the medieval city and visit its gothic cathedral. Drive to Astorga, home to Antoni Gaudi’s Bishops Palace. Day 4 Highest peak Start from Astorga and climb to the Iron Cross (1,482m). Descend to Molinaseca and drive to Las Medulas. Day 5 Las Medulas Free day to explore the disused gold mines. Days 6/8 Galicia Trek through the mountains passing unspoilt landscapes and medieval villages. Day 9 Octopus Stop in the village of Melide, renowned for its delicious seafood. Walk to Boente. Days 10/11 Santiago de Compostela Walk to Alto de Santa Irene, on the outskirts of the city. Drive the final section. Time to explore the city’s magnificent architecture. Optional trip to Cape Finisterre. Day 12 Fly to the UK.
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“A moderate grade walking trip following pilgrims' footsteps to Santiago”
inclusive from
£1328 12 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 11 nights hotels and guesthouses, 1 night hostel. 11 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and support vehicle.
Trekking Details: This is a 7-day trek spread over the 12 days and covering roughly 92kms (an average of 13kms a day). The route will be mainly on the well defined Camino Frances and reaches a maximum altitude of 1,482m. We have graded this trek as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. Las Medulas TOUR DATES Camino de Santiago Ref CDS Bay of Biscay C r a
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
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Finisterre Optional excursion Visit Samos Monastery
PORTOMARÍN Arzua
SARRIA km 0 150 Triacastela Riutelan LAS MEDULAS d o r O CEBREIRO C Molinaseca LEON
Rabanal ASTORGA del Camino
Cathedral Hornillos Hontanas walking tour Burgos
TOUR ONLY – 12 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1099
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Leon
1500m 1250m 1000m 750m 500m 250m 0m
Day 2 – 11km or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 Rest Day Day 3 Day 4 - 19km Astorga Las Medulas Rest Day optional walk Day 5 Day 6 – 10km Day 7 – 19km Day 8 – 21km Day 9 – 18km Day 10 – 15km 39 Las Medulas O Cebreiro Sarria Portomarin Boente SPAIN BILBAO
The Camino de Santiago tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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