Roncesvalles

MY NOTES
S. Jean Pied de Port
FRENCH WAY BY BICYCLE

Larrasoaña
Palas de Rei

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Melide
Arzúa

Portomarín

Pamplona

Somport
Arca

Villafranca del Bierzo

Puente La Reina
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Triacastela
Sarria

O Cebreiro

San Martín del Camino

Santiago de Compostela

Monreal
Rabanal del Camino

Estella

Sangüesa
Ponferrada

El Burgo Ranero

Los Arcos
Carrión de los Condes

San Juan de Ortega

Ruesta
León
Samos

Arrés

Jaca
Logroño
Astorga

Belorado

Nájera
Sahagún

Castrojeriz

30.8 km
Burgos
31.1 km 27.3 km 22.7 km 29.8 km 25.7 km

Frómista

24.9 km
22 km 19.1 km 14 km 14.8 km 25 km 22.4 km 18.3 km 21.1 km 29.7 km 22.3 km 32.1 km 19.6 km 24.5 km 26 km 37.2 km 18.1 km 39.7 km 19.5 km 25.5 km 39.7 km 28 km 24.3 km 22.7 km 21 km 29.6 km 28.3 km 21.6 km 22 km 24 km 20.4 km 22.1 km

ESTABLISHMENTS THAT OFFER ACCOMMODATION TO PILGRIMS The goal of all the historic ways to Santiago is the over rough terrain, interspersed with continuous clothing before leaving and to have a basic knowledge

HOSTEL NETWORK
RULES OF USE
HELPFUL TIPS FOR PILGRIMS
City of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. And the climbs up and down hills as well as a few mountain of bicycle mechanics. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
AUTONOMOUS REGION OF ARAGON VILLAMAYOR DE MONJARDÍN HORNILLOS DEL CAMINO VALDEVIEJAS SARRIA
LOS ARCOS HONTANAS MURIAS DE RECHIVALDO CALVOR PUBLIC HOSTEL
most famous route of all is the one known as the passes. But the pilgrim can plan these 800 kilometres In order to use a hostel’s facilities, pilgrims must comply with the
HUESCA PROVINCE SANSOL CASTROJERIZ CASTRILLO DE LOS POLVAZARES SARRIA PUBLIC HOSTEL French Way, which crosses the Pyrenees from France as he or she wishes, depending on how physically fit The condition of the route following requirements:
SOMPORT TORRES DEL RÍO ITERO DEL CASTILLO SANTA CATALINA DE SOMOZA BARBADELO PUBLIC HOSTEL into Spain. This route is brimming with history, the person is and how much time they have to spare.
CANFRANC 1. Each hostel stay will be for one night only, except in cases of illness
VIANA EL GANSO legends and art, and boasts a wealth of landscapes Before setting out, the key factors to consider are the The best time of year to cycle along the Pilgrims’Way
VILLANÚA PALENCIA PROVINCE RABANAL DEL CAMINO PARADELA
or other unforeseen circumstances.
JACA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF LA RIOJA ITERO DE LA VEGA FONCEBADÓN FERREIROS PUBLIC HOSTEL
and natural settings as diverse as they are bicycle and its equipment, physical fitness and food. is the first fortnight in September, after the hot 2. The hostel door closes at 10pm.
SANTA CILIA DE JACA
LOGROÑO PROVINCE
BOADILLA DEL CAMINO MANJARÍN unforgettable. This publication takes us along this Pilgrims should also find out about their route and summer weather has subsided, but when the days 3. Hostels must be vacated before 8am.
ARRÉS FRÓMISTA EL ACEBO
LOGROÑO POBLACIÓN DE CAMPOS
PORTOMARÍN route, which after leaving France, crosses the North plan ahead. Particularly worthy of consideration is are still long. Another good season is from late May 4. In order to allow pilgrims to have a good night’s rest, the lights will
RIEGO DE AMBRÓS PORTOMARÍN PUBLIC HOSTEL
ZARAGOZA PROVINCE NAVARRETE VILLARMENTERO DE CAMPOS MOLINASECA of Spain and brings us to Santiago. During the Middle how much baggage to take. until the beginning of July. During the spring and be turned off at 10.30pm, with the exception of the common areas.
ARTIEDA SOTÉS GONZAR PUBLIC HOSTEL
RUESTA VENTOSA
VILLALCÁZAR DE SIRGA PONFERRADA VENDAS DE NARÓN PUBLIC HOSTEL Ages practically the only way to travel this route was early autumn the Way is at its very best, although 5. Pilgrims will respect the facilities, leaving them tidy and clean, and
CARRIÓN DE LOS CONDES CACABELOS on foot or on horseback. The coming of new means Equipping the bicycle changing weather conditions may put a damper on
UNDUÉS DE LERDA NÁJERA CALZADILLA DE LA CUEZA CARRACEDO DEL MONASTERIO
ACCOMMODATION putting rubbish in the containers supplied.
AZOFRA LEDIGOS PIEROS
MONTERROSO of transportation did not change the course of these the trip from time to time. The months of July and The order of priority for accommodation in hostels is as follows: 6. Water and electricity should not be wasted.
AUTONOMOUS REGION OF NAVARRE CIRUEÑA PUBLIC HOSTEL SCHOOL OF LIGONDE
TERRADILLOS DE TEMPLARIOS VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO methods of travelling, except in one case –the bicycle. The basic equipment of any mountain bike should August are not the best times of year to choose, 1. Pilgrims with physical limitations. 7. The drying area is to be used exclusively for drying clothes. Failure
SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA VILLADA LIGONDE PUBLIC HOSTEL
PAMPLONA PROVINCE
CIRIÑUELA PEREJE The strong attraction –both culturally and spiritually– usually be sufficient to tackle a route such as the mainly because of the heat. If you do decide to travel 2. Pilgrims on foot. to comply with the abovementioned regulations, as well as behaviour
VALCARLOS MORATINOS TRABADELO
RONCESVALLES GRAÑÓN SAN NICOLÁS DEL REAL CAMINO PALAS DE REI of making the journey to Santiago in the traditional Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago with minimum safety during these months, it is advisable to do so early in 3. Pilgrim on horseback. deemed to disturb the everyday functioning of hostels, will enable
LA PORTELA DE VALCARCE
ZUBIRI ALFARO – C. EBRO
AMBASMESTAS
OS CHACOTES PUBLIC HOSTEL way –on foot or on horseback– has been maintained, guarantees. It is, however, necessary to fit the bicycle the morning and late in the afternoon. The Way is 4. Pilgrims on bicycles. their managers to invite the offenders to leave, with no liability. This
CALAHORRA – C. EBRO LEÓN PROVINCE PALAS DE REI PUBLIC HOSTEL
LARRASOAÑA VEGA DE VALCARCE owing to the interest of the pilgrims themselves, to with panniers and a bike rack over the rear wheel. It not pleasant to travel along in winter, due to the 5. People travelling in support cars. may include prohibition from using the facilities of other hostels

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HUARTE ALCANADRE – C. EBRO SAHAGÚN MATO CASANOVA PUBLIC HOSTEL
RUTELÁN the conservation of much of the original route and, is also useful to have a small pack under the seat to adverse weather conditions. It is cold and often wet,
ARRE – VILLAVA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF CASTILE
CALZADA DEL COTO
LAS HERRERÍAS Vacancies will be filled upon pilgrims’ arrival at hostels, as prior belonging to the network.
SANGÜESA AND LEÓN
CALZADILLA DE LOS HERMANILLOS
LA FABA A CORUÑA PROVINCE in recent years, thanks to the creation of different carry a small tool kit. Other convenient equipment and even snows occasionally, and the roads are in reservations are not permitted.
IZCO BERCIANOS DEL REAL CAMINO services adapted to these types of journeys. Travelling includes handlebar packs to carry maps and poor condition.
EL BURGO RANERO LAGUNA DE CASTILLA
MONREAL BURGOS PROVINCE MELIDE information about the route. A speedometer may
RELIEGOS MELIDE PUBLIC HOSTEL
the Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago by bicycle has been SERVICES
TIEBAS REDECILLA DEL CAMINO AUTONOMOUS REGION OF GALICIA
MURUZÁBAL VILORIA DE RIOJA MANSILLA DE LAS MULAS
PUBLIC HOSTELS
accepted as it embodies many of the traditional also be installed. The Compostela RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSTEL RESIDENTS * Bed with disposable bedding
PAMPLONA VILLAMAYOR DEL RIO PUENTE VILLARENTE ARZÚA features of the pilgrimage. Indeed, the speed and the
ALCAHUEJA LUGO PROVINCE
A night’s stay in a hostel and the use of its services and facilities costs * Use of the kitchen (no tableware)
VILLAVA BELORADO
STA. MARIA DE CARBAJAL
RIBADISO PUBLIC HOSTEL changes in pace are complemented by considerable Physical training Before you leave, you must also decide if you wish to € 6 per person per day, and a receipt will be given by the manager * Shower (hot water)
CIZUR MENOR TOSANTOS ARZÚA PUBLIC HOSTEL obtain the compostela, the document that serves to
ZARIQUIEGUI VILLAMBISTIA LEÓN O CEBREIRO physical effort and the sense of overcoming one’s of the hostel on payment.
UTERGA ESPINOSA DEL CAMINO LA VIRGEN DEL CAMINO O CEBREIRO PUBLIC HOSTEL O PINO limitations, being thus conducive to reflection and a Experienced cyclists should practise riding on rough accredit the pilgrimage to Santiago which is issued
VALVERDE DE LA VIRGEN HOSPITAL DA CONDESA PUBLIC HOSTEL terrain with loaded bicycle packs prior to their by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela through
OBANOS VILLAFRANCA MONTES DE OCA
VILLADANGOS DEL PÁRAMO
SANTA IRENE PUBLIC HOSTEL certain feeling of solitude, which are all compatible
PUENTE LA REINA SAN JUAN DE ORTEGA O PEDROUZO PUBLIC HOSTEL (ARCA-O with group travelling and solidarity. departure. Those who are not experienced should the Pilgrim’s Office. This certificate is granted to those
MAÑERU AGÉS VILLAR DE MAZARIFE TRIACASTELA PINO)
CIRAUQUI ATAPUERCA SAN MARTÍN DEL CAMINO TRIACASTELA PUBLIC HOSTEL start off gently, gradually building up their cycling pilgrims who have completed the Way for religious
LORCA OLMOS DE ATAPUERCA HOSPITAL DE ÓRBIGO Before you leave skills and stamina and practising on rough terrain. It reasons, either on foot, horseback or by bicycle. Cyclists
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
VILLATUERTA BURGOS VILLARES DE ÓRBIGO
SANTIBÁÑEZ DE VALDEIGLESIAS
SAMOS
CASA FORTE DE LUSÍO
MONTE DO GOZO PUBLIC HOSTEL is a good idea to start training a month before must prove that they have travelled at least the last THE FRENCH WAY BY BICYCLE
ESTELLA TARDAJOS SAN LÁZARO PUBLIC HOSTEL
AYEGUI RABÉ DE LAS CALZADAS ASTORGA HOSTEL MONASTERY OF SAMOS If you start your itinerary at the last village on the departure, riding a little every day, gradually 200 kilometres of this pilgrimage route by presenting
Way before entering Spain, via Roncesvalles, as we increasing the distances. The last week should be a card that has been stamped by the different
propose here, the distance from Santiago is nearly dedicated to getting used to riding with full bike establishments of the Church and other entities along
packs. It is essential to have tested all equipment and the Way.
THE GALICIA WAYS 800 kilometres. Approximately half of the route travels

PHONE NUMBERS AND

ADDRESSES OF INTEREST
SOS GALICIA AND CIVIL PROTECTION 112
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
MAP OF THE HISTORIC QUARTER

NORTHERN WAY EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 061

INFORMATION OFFICE TURGALICIA 902 200 432
Ferrol Neda Barreiros A CORUÑA TOURIST OFFICE 981 221 822
ENGLISH WAY Ribadeo FERROL TOURIST OFFICE 981 337 131
Lourenzá LUGO TOURIST OFFICE 982 231 361
Pontedeume Mondoñedo OURENSE TOURIST OFFICE 988 372 020
A Coruña
Trabada Santiago de Abres PONTEVEDRA TOURIST OFFICE 986 850 814
Vilalba Abadín SANTIAGO TOURIST OFFICE 981 584 081
Carral Betanzos GALICIA TOURIST OFFICE IN MADRID 91 5954200/91 5954214
PRIMITIVE WAY
TOURIST INFORMATION AND ACCOMODATION IN SANTIAGO Stage of the Way after passing through Melide
Muxía (RESERVATION CENTRE) 981 958 058/981 555 129/981 568 521
FISTERRA-MUXÍA WAY

Dumbría Baamonde
Ordes Miraz OFICINA INFORMACIÓN XACOBEO 981 552 288/902 332 010
Bruma informacion.xacobeo@xunta.es
Hospital Sobrado Vilabade A Fonsagrada
Lugo Paradavella PILGRIM’S OFFICE 981 568 846
Cee A Igrexa Boimorto INFORMATION CENTRE AND VISITOR CENTRE
Negreira Arca Castroverde O Cádavo MONDOÑEDO 982 521 418 LUGO 982 222 673
Fisterra Ponte Maceira Arzúa Palas de Rei WEATHER INFORMATION 881 999 654
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Lavacolla Melide RELIGIOUS SERVICES 981 568 846
Rúa de Francos Ponte Ulla BUS STATIONS
Sarria SANTIAGO 981 542 416 A CORUÑA 981 184 335 PILGRIM'S PASSPORT
SEA OF AROUSA AND RIVER ULLA ROUTE

Padrón Triacastela
Portomarín FERROL 981 184 335 LUGO 982 223 985
Boiro Silleda O Cebreiro
Catoira OURENSE 988 216 027 PONTEVEDRA 986 852 408
Caldas de Reis Lalín Samos VIGO 986 373 411
FRENCH WAY NAME:
Vilagarcía Portas AIRPORTS www.aena.es
Aguiño Castro AENA NATIONAL INFORMATION 902 404 704
Cambados Barro CITY:
Piñor de Cea SANTIAGO-LAVACOLLA 981 547 501
A CORUÑA-ALVEDRO 981 187 200 VIGO-PEINADOR 986 268 200
Pontevedra Cambeo TRAINS www.renfe.es COUNTRY:
RENFE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS 902 320 320
Arcade Ourense TOWN HALL
Redondela SANTIAGO 981 542 300 A CORUÑA 981 184 200 LEAVING FROM:
Vigo San Cibrao Paderne de Allariz FERROL 981 944 000 LUGO 982 297 100
Taboadela Augas Santas OURENSE 988 388 100 PONTEVEDRA 986 804 300
Nigrán Allariz VIGO 986 810 100 THE OF , SIGNATURE:
O Porriño Vilar de Barrio
Baiona
Sandiás Campobecerros ADDRESSES FOR THE PILGRIM
Tui
Oia Xinzo de Limia A Gudiña Porto de A Canda PRACTICAL INFORMATION www.xacobeo.es
Laza PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO:
O Rosal ASOCIACIÓN GALLEGA DE AMIGOS DEL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO www.amigosdelcamino.com
PORTUGUESE WAY CATHOLIC CHURCH INFORMATION www.peregrinossantiago.com ON FOOT BICYCLE HORSEBACK OTHER MEANS
A Guarda Vendas da Barreira FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE AMIGOS DEL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO www.caminodesantiago.org
Verín WHERE TO STAY www.turgalicia.es / www.pazosdegalicia.com
PORTUGUESE COASTAL WAY SOUTH-EASTERN WAY
(includes the rural tourism network of Galicia)
(VÍA DE LA PLATA)
 Somport

SUGGESTED ROUTE

PAMPLONA – ESTELLA
44 km

LOGROÑO - SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA

RONCESVALLES – PAMPLONA

48 km
48 km

SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA - BURGOS

BURGOS – CARRIÓN DE LOS CONDES

ESTELLA – LOGROÑO
49 km

75 km

86 km
30.8 km
The Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago does not start In the French town of Saint- On this stretch of the Way This stretch penetrates into This is the last leg of the Vineyards and farmlands The Oca Mountains are Like the previous stretch, this

SAINT-JEAN PIED DE PORT – RONCESVALLES

26 km
Jaca
at a specific point nor does it consist of a single Jean Pied de Port, the Way we leave the Pyrenees the heart of the ancient stretch travelling in a south- make up the countryside of the most characteristic stage is filled with numerous
25.7 km

itinerary. Indeed, the Way can be reached from of Saint James looks out over behind. The immense region of Navarra. It crosses westerly direction. After a stretch which leads us to geographical feature on this cultural landmarks closely
S. Jean Pied de Port

Arrés many different places all over Europe. This Spanish territory. A mere 30 Pyrenean forest gives way to dry plains and furrowed Logroño, the French Way Santo Domingo de la stretch. The ascent up to linked to the Way and Saint
publication proposes the route that has kilometres separates the small patches of oak woods farmlands dotted with turns west, and continues in Calzada, rich in history and these small peaks takes James. Other sites of interest
29.8 km

traditionally been the best-known and the north and south face of the and conifers, interspersed towns and villages. After this direction until it reaches traditions associated with the cyclist through what is include Fitero Bridge,
Ruesta most popular: the French Way. This route runs Pyrenees Mountain range with farmlands and dry travelling halfway, the cyclist Compostela. This stretch Saint James and the to be the last major area of Romanesque in origin with
along four major roads in France and enters along one of the most barren lands. This route enters the emblematic town skirts the great Benedictine Pilgrims’ Way, as it was woodland before entering eleven arches spanning the
Spain through two points in the Pyrenees: beautiful and inspiring invites the traveller to of Puente la Reina, where Monastery of Irache and founded by the eponymous the Bierzo region. Pisuerga River, and the
22.7 km

Roncevalles (Navarre) and Somport (Aragón). stretches of the Pilgrims’Way. delight in the magnificent the two routes of the French crosses the Ebro River over saint to attend to the monumental heritage of
Sangüesa 24.9 km Here we present the route that goes from the and carefully-conserved Way, one entering Spain the historic Piedra Bridge, at p i l g r i m s . T h e s a i n t ’s Once the arduous mountain towns such as Frómista,
neighbouring French town of Saint-Jean Pied This first stretch offers two towns in the Navarra Region. from Roncevalles and the the gates of the city of influence can also be seen pass of La Pedraja, and the Villalcázar de Sirga and
27.3 km

Roncesvalles
20.4 km 22.1 km

Monreal de Port, an emblematic town on the Pilgrims’ possible itineraries, both of other from Somport, join Logroño, capital of the along the Way in this area, highest section of the Oca Carrión, all of which are
Larrasoaña Way, to the city of Santiago. which have a long-standing This stretch takes the cyclist together as one to head region of La Rioja. Fields of with a magnificent 24-arch Mountains is behind him, the located in the region of
tradition. The first, called the on a roller coaster ride towards Santiago. The grain and vineyards line the bridge spanning the Oja pilgrim will see his efforts Palencia called Tierra de
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Pamplona The Way is divided into 15 stretches, in an “Route of the Mountain through narrow winding symbol of this junction is way on our journey. River. rewarded by the natural, Campos.
attempt to combine the stamina of the passes of Cize” is more ways that make this route a this town’s historic bridge historic and artistic setting
24 km

Puente La Reina average cyclist with the places of historic and difficult, but also more veritable “leg breaker”. built to help the pilgrims on This is an arduous stretch – The hills of La Demanda, to of the Monastery of San Juan Although this stretch
artistic interest along the route. Nevertheless, rewarding. The traveller Barring this, the way itself is their way for the pilgrims. a “leg breaker”, with a never- the south, and of Cantabria de Ortega. After visiting this appears to be flat, there is a
22 km

each cyclist must adapt the route to his or her comes across sweeping not especially difficult, with ending succession of steep to the north, flank the vast beautiful set of buildings, the series of hillocks which the
Estella particular characteristics. The Way must never views of the Pyrenean the exception of the descent This way is relatively easy, hills to climb and where valley of the Ebro River landscape once again pilgrim must tackle. As soon
become a race to reach Compostela. As you landscape and lush woods down the Alto de Erro and except for the last leg, the wind becomes an which the cyclist crosses becomes dominated by as he reaches the top of one
21.6 km

will see, at the end of each stretch, the cyclist of deciduous trees all along the last leg of this stretch, during the ascent to the unpleasant companion all during this leg. The strong plains, leading us to the hill, another appears on the
Los Arcos will find pilgrims’ hostels that are ver y the way. The second route, from Zabaldica onwards. If Alto del Perdón. The muddy along the route. During wet winds bearing down upon monumental city of Burgos. horizon. The pilgrim is
reasonably priced. through Valcarlos, is more it is raining, it is advisable to part of this stretch makes weather, there may also be the valley make for tough rewarded by the stunning
28.3 km

accessible but does not offer follow the road on these two it difficult to travel in problems with mud on the conditions on an already views offered by these
Logroño At some of the hostels pilgrims travelling on such spectacular scenery. sections. inclement weather. dirt ways. arduous stretch. vantage points.
foot take preference over other travellers, a
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tradition that must be complied with. Along Distance: 75 km Distance: 86 km

almost all of the stretches, there are other Distance: 26 km (Cize route) Distance: 48 km Distance: 44 km Distance: 49 km Distance: 48 km Minimum elevation: 640 m Minimum elevation: 800 m
Nájera
alternative accommodation options for Minimum elevation: 233 m Minimum elevation: 420 m Minimum elevation: 397 m Minimum elevation: 420 m Minimum elevation: 390 m Maximum elevation: 1.165 m Maximum elevation: 920 m
Maximum elevation: 1.480 m Maximum elevation: 962 m Maximum elevation: 780 m Maximum elevation: 590 m Maximum elevation: 715 m Level of Difficulty: difficult Level of Difficulty: moderate-
pilgrims to choose from.
21 km

Level of Difficulty: Level of Difficulty: Level of Difficulty: moderate Level of Difficulty: Level of Difficulty: Places of cultural interest: difficult
difficult-advanced moderate-difficult Places of cultural interest: moderate-easy moderate-difficult Redecilla del Camino, Belorado, Places of cultural interest:
Villafranca de Montes de Oca, Castrojeriz, Frómista, Villalcázar
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Places of cultural interest: Places of cultural interest: Alto del Perdón, Puente la Reina, Places of cultural interest: Places of cultural interest:
Saint-Jean Pied de Port, Alto de Viscarret, Pasos de Roldán, Cirauqui, Estella Irache, Torres del Río, Viana, Navarrete, Nájera, Santo San Juan de Ortega, de Sirga, Carrión de los Condes
22.7 km

Ibañeta, Roncesvalles Zubiri, Villava, Pamplona Pilgrims’ hostels: Cizur Menor Logroño Domingo deposits of the Sierra de Pilgrims’ hostels: Villabilla de
Belorado Pilgrims’ hostels: Pilgrims’ hostels: (20 beds), Puente la Reina (200 Pilgrims’ hostels: Los Arcos (88 Pilgrims’ hostels: Navarrete (33 Atapuerca, Burgos Burgos (10 prazas), Tardajos (10),
Roncesvalles (80 beds) Zubiri (18 beds), Larrasoaña (34), beds), Estella (100 beds) beds), Torres del Río (30 beds), beds), Nájera (58 beds), Azofra Pilgrims’ hostels: Grañón (70 Hornillos del Camino (20), San
24.3 km

Arre (20), Pamplona (20) Viana (40 beds), Logroño (98 (20 beds), Santo Domingo de la beds), Redecilla del Camino (40), Bol (10), Hontanas (34),
beds) Calzada (102 beds) Belorado (22) Villafranca (20), Castrojeriz (106), Itero del
San Juan de Ortega San Juan de Ortega (60), Castillo (12), Itero de la Vega
FRENCH WAY BY BICYCLE

Ages (38), Olmos de Atapuerca, (14), Boadilla del Camino (64),

Burgos (102) Frómista (55), Población de
28 km

Campos (13), Villalcázar de Sirga

Burgos (19), Carrión de los Condes (89)
39.7 km

Castrojeriz
25.5 km

Frómista
19.5 km

Carrión de los Condes

SEAL
39.7 km

Sahagún
SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL SEAL
18.1 km

El Burgo Ranero

trough A Balsa, 40 km; trough Samos, 43 km

O CEBREIRO – SARRIA
SAHAGÚN – LEÓN
57 km

LEÓN – ASTORGA
49 km

ASTORGA – PONFERRADA
54 km

PONFERRADA – O CEBREIRO
50 km

SARRIA – PALAS DE REI

47 km
CARRIÓN DE LOS CONDES – SAHAGÚN
39 km

PALAS DE REI – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

69 km
Along this stretch, the After leaving Sahagún, the The journey to Santiago The way continues along The Bierzo region and Galicia The Bierzo region and Galicia The Way leads out of Sarria At this point, just 70
countryside is dominated by Way penetrates into the plains continues on through a through the region of La meet on this stretch which The lush countryside and the through some of the most kilometres from the ultimate
37.2 km

the endless austere plains of of León. The scenery is very more populated and Maragatería which ends culminates at 1,300 m in O Galician mountains magnificent oak woods to be goal of Santiago de
Castile, leading the pilgrim changeable and the way accessible plain. The last roughly halfway through Cebreiro, which is perhaps the dominate this stretch. In found on the entire route, Compostela, the pilgrims are
León
to Sahagún, the most is difficult and stony. In stretch, en route to the this stage. In the vicinity of most mythical of all the Triacastela the pilgrim can continuing through an endless filled with a sense of
important historical and addition to the austere beauty Roman city of Astorga, takes Mount Irago, the Bierzo villages on this Way, and c h o o s e b e t we e n t wo succession of villages and expectation, which affords
26 km

cultural landmark, boasting of the plains, the pilgrim is us into the region of La region begins, marking the heavily charged with possible routes: to continue farmland. H istorically them the encouragement
San Martín del Camino emblematic Romanesque- ultimately rewarded with the Maragatería, famous for its transition between León symbolism. Prior to this along the traditional way, Portomarín stands out as they need to tackle this last
Mudejar churches among appearance on the horizon muleteers and deep-rooted and Galicia. Here the people, destination, in Villafranca del through the village of having been one of the most stretch with renewed
important towns along the
24.5 km

many other attractions. of the city of León, with its traditions. their customs and landscape Bierzo, the traveller may A Balsa in a setting of woods strength. Santiago will reward
exceptional artistic heritage, act as a bridge across the admire this town’s fine and meadows, or to take the route, but it disappeared them for all the efforts they
Astorga
This stretch represents a the most outstanding At kilometre 33 on this gap that divides the two collection of monuments and road to Samos, whose great under the waters of the Belesar have made.
halfway mark along the element of which is the stretch, the pilgrim comes cultures. the Romanesque Church of Benedictine Monastery has Reservoir built on the Miño
19.6 km

Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago. Gothic cathedral. across the Bridge of Paso Santiago, where pilgrims who attracted pilgrims since River in 1962. The new town Even though the contour of
Rabanal del Camino
The unrelenting sun of the Honroso spanning the Similarly, at this point the are unable to reach Santiago ancient times. of Portomarín, by the ruins of the land does not present any
vast Castilian flatlands is Crossing this barren plain is Órbigo River, and famous for Way also undergoes a de Compostela may receive the old town, has tried to major difficulties on this last
32.1 km

hard on the traveller during an arduous proposition, both the deeds of Suero de transition from the straight plenary indulgence. From here and as far as maintain its traditional charm. stage, the Way travels through
the summer season. The in summer and in winter. The Quiñones, a 15th century route of the flat plains to the Santiago de Compostela, the Some of the old constructions village after village, making it
Ponferrada
pilgrim can find some relief pilgrims have a choice of two knight. During the Holy sinuous ways and roads The first few kilometres along Way makes its way through from the original site were rather wearisome. The Way
in the isolated rows of alternative routes on this Year of 1434, fulfilling a snaking up and down this route continue in the inhabited areas, passing moved to the new location, takes us across valleys and
22.3 km

poplar trees lining a few of stretch. The first, less promise to a lady and around the hills all the way same vein, from Villafranca through a succession of such as the Church of San rivers descending to the
Villafranca del Bierzo the streams and in the shade strenous, travels along the naming Saint James as his to Santiago. On this stretch through the narrow valley of villages. Two of the most Nicolás (12th century). Tambre. The succession of
of the narrow streets in Camino Real, and the other witness, this knight the pilgrim must climb Cruz the Valcarce River whose important of these are ascents and descents makes
This penultimate part of the
29.7 km

the towns. The first 16 rougher, more solitary route, participated in some famous de Ferro, 1,504m in altitude, banks are lined with oaks and Triacastela and Samos. The for arduous cycling. Moreover,
kilometres of this stretch go takes the traveller along the jousting tournaments on one of the highest points chestnut trees. The last eight Way makes its way up and route travels through a this stretch crosses the N-547
O Cebreiro
along charming little roads historic pilgrim road. In both this spot. along the French Way. kilometres ascend some down hills, although this countryside of rolling hills and highway several times. On
18.3 km 21.1 km

short stretches of plains,

through farmlands, but the cases, in summer it is 690 metres. However the stretch ascends almost 850 which, however, does not reaching the Monte do Gozo,
Triacastela
rest of the route largely advisable to set out very early spectacular views of the metres between O Cebreiro keep it from being a true “leg we have our first glimpse of
Samos coincides with the N-120 in the morning and to carry Distance: 54 km countryside and the notion and Sarria. the towers of the Cathedral of
Distance: 49 km Minimum elevation: 500 m breaker” owing to the
Sarria highway. an ample supply of water. that Compostela is drawing constantly changing course. Santiago –the goal is now in
Minimum elevation: 800 m Maximum elevation: 1.504 m
Level of Difficulty: difficult nearer more than compensate sight. From here we go directly
22.4 km

Maximum elevation: 950 m for the effort. Distance: via A Balsa, 40 km; via into the heart of the city.
Places of cultural interest: Places of cultural interest: Distance: 47 km
Distance: 39 km Distance: 57 km (via the pilgrim Castrillo de los Polvazares, Samos, 43 km Minimum elevation: 360 m
Portomarín
Minimum elevation: 830 m road) Sanctuary of the Virgin del Minimum elevation: 450 m
Camino (20th century), Hospital Rabanal del Camino, Cruz de Distance: 50 km Maximum elevation: 730 m Distance: 69 km
Maximum elevation: 910 m Minimum elevation: 800 m Ferro, Molinaseca, Ponferrada Minimum elevation: 460 m Maximum elevation: 1.330 m Level of Difficulty: moderate- Minimum elevation: 290 m
Level of Difficulty: very easy de Órbigo, Astorga Level of Difficulty: moderate
25 km

Maximum elevation: 910 m Pilgrims’ hostels: Murias de Maximum elevation: 1.320 m difficult Maximum elevation: 560 m
Places of cultural interest: Level of Difficulty: easy Pilgrims’ hostels: Villadangos Places of cultural interest:
del Páramo (70 beds), Rechivaldo (24 beds), Level of Difficulty: difficult- Places of cultural interest: Level of Difficulty: moderate
Palas de Rei Sahagún Places of cultural interest: Santa Catalina de Somoza (34), advanced Triacastela, Samos, Sarria Portomarín, Vilar de Donas Places of cultural interest:
Pilgrims’ hostels: Mansilla de las Mulas, León Hospital de Órbigo (80), Pilgrims’ hostels: Hospital da
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Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias (25), El Ganso (16), Places of cultural interest: –in the vicinity of the route– Melide, A Lavacolla, Monte do
Melide Calzadilla de la Cueza (84 beds), Pilgrims’ hostels: Calzada del Rabanal del Camino (154), Cacabelos, Vilafranca, O Cebreiro Condesa (18 beds), Triacastela Pilgrims’ hostels: Gozo, Santiago de Compostela
Ledigos (50), Terradillos de los Coto (24 beds), Calzadilla de los Astorga (96) (84), Calvor (22), Sarria (41) Barbadelo (18 beds), Ferreiros
Foncebadón (10), Manjarín (20), Pilgrims’ hostels: Cacabelos Pilgrims’ hostels: Mato (20 beds),
Arzúa Templarios (25), Sahagún (64) Hermanillos (16), Bercianos del El Acebo (20), Riego de Ambrós (70 beds), Villafranca del Bierzo (22), Portomarín (110), Gonzar Melide (130), Ribadiso (70), Arzúa
Camino (7), El Burgo Ranero (20), Molinaseca (46), (120), Pereje (24), Trabadelo (30), (30), Vendas de Narón (32), (50), Santa Irene (36), O Pino (126),
(36), Reliegos (50), Mansilla de Ponferrada (158) Vega de Valcarce (38), La Faba Ligonde (20), Palas de Rei (64), Monte do Gozo-Santiago (400),
Arca las Mulas (46), León (164) (14), Laguna de Castilla (14), O Palas de Rei pilgrims’ pavilion San Lázaro-Santiago (80)
Cebreiro (92) (112)
22 km
Santiago de Compostela