Spain

Camino Frances: Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela 780 km = 484.67 miles

Daily Walking Mileage range: 5.2 – 9.3 miles

Duration: 3 hr. 15 min - 4 hr. 50 min

Elevation: 2,030 ft. gain - 650 ft. loss

Trails: dirt paths, city streets, cobblestone walkways, pavement, sidewalks

Start/End: 8-8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Transport drop off/pick-up

Walking Surfaces

Day 2 SG & Day 1 G: Roncesvalles to Bizcaretta, 7 miles. Navarra region – base of Pyrenees. Distant mountain views, dirt paths through mixed forest growth, heavy stone architecture in towns.

Day 5 SG & Day 4 G: Castojeriz –Itero de la Vega 6.9 miles. Burgos, a.m. Alto de Mostelares hill 12% climb, wide dirt track, farm fields, distant views.

Day 9 SG: Santiago de Compostela: depart.

Day 8 Guided: Costa da Morte, Muxia. Coastline and seafood! 2-3 miles easy walking

Day 1 Guided: Castillo de Gorraiz Hotel Golf & Spa. Gorraiz. Renovated castle, modern, spa, golf.

Day 4 Guided & Day 5 Self-Guided: Estrella del Bajo Carrion, Villoldo. Small village between Burgos and Leon. 30 years old. Patios.

Day 5 Guided & Day 6 Self-Guided: Hosteria Camino, Luyego de Somoza. Exposed beams and brick. Lively bar and restaurant. Antique-filled.

Cuisine: varied & regional

Pinxtos & Tapas

Friends to walk with and chat with

Highlights: Markets

History: Saint James, El Cid, Human Evolution

The Camino – ways to travel

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