Camino de Santiago

The Way of St. James

780 Km Total Distance (Camino Francés)
33 Days Average Duration
Moderate Difficulty Rating
900 m Avg. Elevation Gain/Day

The Pilgrimage

The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.

The most popular route is the Camino Francés, which starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. It crosses northern Spain, passing through historic cities like Logroño, Burgos, León, and Palencia, before reaching Santiago.

For centuries, the Camino has been a journey of faith, culture, and self-discovery. Today, it attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world, seeking a transformative experience through walking, history, and community.

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Camino de Santiago Pilgrim

The Routes

While the Camino Francés is the most famous, there are many routes converging on Santiago de Compostela.
Below is a representation of the main paths from across Europe.

Note: To receive the Compostela (certificate of completion), you must walk at least the last 100 km or cycle the last 200 km.