CAMINO
France, Spain International
490Miles
30–40 daysTypical thru-hike
Beginner-friendlyExperience
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, OctBest Season
BusyCrowds
The Camino Frances (French Way) is the most popular of the many Camino routes, running 790 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The yellow arrow waymarking is world-famous and pilgrims can collect a Compostela certificate on completion.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 490 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest
- Navigation: Well-signed
- Resupply: Easy
Resources
- Pilgrim's Office, Santiago de Compostela (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Camino de Santiago
- Route map on CalTopo
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