El Camino de Santiago

• Coastal landscapes with stunning cliffs
• Relaxing forests and hills that will mark your journey. You will even pass by a castle
• One of the most beautiful stages along the entire Northern Way
• You will reach Galicia, the land of Santiago de Compostela

• Our biggest trip
• Green coastlines, hidden beaches and endless forests inviting to reflection and relaxation
• Numerous places of historical significance and cultural monuments related to the history of the Camino and modern Spain.
• Maind-blowing gastronomic culture based on seafood and the best produce of local farmers 

The Camino del Norte is one of the most beautiful routes to Santiago de Compostela, and also one of the oldest. Way back in the 10st and 11st century, when the plains of Castille were still war territory, pilgrims from Northern Europe would follow this safer route along the atlantic coast, thus avoiding also the dangerours mountains further inland, with wolves, bears and bandits. Nowadays, the green and wild coastal landscape provides a unique and breathtaking backdrop for pilgrims looking for a spiritual journey or outdoor adventure. The mild atlantic climate allows for pilgrimages during late spring and summer when temperatures along the classic French Camino can become unbearable.

This tour is presented as a none-stop forty-three-day trek, composed of 5 parts that start and end in major cities. If you want to add days of rest, please indicate where and we will add them in our quote.

For the day-to-day program, please click below on the links to the 5 tours that together compose the Total Camino del Norte on foot:

Day 1 to 8: Stage 1 of the Camino del Norte, between Hondarribia and Bilbao 

Day 8 to 13: Stage 2 of the Camino del Norte, between Bilbao and Santander

Day 13 to 23: Stage 3 of the Camino del Norte, between Santander and Oviedo

Day 23 to 32: Stage 4 of the Camino del Norte, between Oviedo and Ribadeo

Day 32 to 43: Stage 5 of the Camino del Norte, between Ribadeo and Santiago de Compostela

• The first and original Way of Saint James
• Get the real pilgrim feeling completely off the beaten track
• Authentic villages with intimate testimonies of true devotion
• Vast and impressive landscapes, green and lush throughout the year

• Highlights of the Camino Primitivo, the original trail between Oviedo and Lugo
• Get the real pilgrim feeling completely off the beaten track
• Peaceful countryside, magical forests, friendly locals, pilgrims' hostels and historic inns and traditional architecture from village to village
• Visit the UNESCO world-heritage Roman walls of Lugo

• Moderate to challenging cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of Green Spain
• Peaceful villages, friendly locals and traditional architecture
• Pleasantly welcoming accommodation in rural surroundings or historical settings
• Delicious regional gastronomy - locally-produced artisan cheeses and fresh garden produce and free-range meats
• Green pastures, cool woodlands, rolling hills and some challenging colls

• Visit the industrial city of Avilés with its historic center.
• Various coastal paths with access to the beaches.
• Impressive views of the sea and coastal villages.
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, known as A Terra Chá

• Excellent historic long-distance footpath known as El Camino Francés
• Life-changing experiences shared with pilgrims from around the world
• A mix of cultural gems, quiet countryside and local food & wine
• Option of booking standard accommodation or carefully chosen ‘select’ rural hotels
• Rooms are ensuite at both standard and select hotels

• Carefully selected accessible accommodation
• Rooms with accessible bathrooms, carefully selected to ensure maximum comfort
• Feasible stages with little ascent/descent for an enjoyable, relaxing experience
• Magnificent open landscapes, solitary plains and infinite horizons
• Fabulous gastronomy
• World Heritage gems of Romanesque and Mudejar art
• Option of booking an extra night in Burgos, with an extra transfer from Burgos to Itero de la Vega. If you prefer, you can spend a night in Burgos pre-tour then drive to Itero de la Vega to begin the first stage of your Camino journey. 

• Discover a section of the Via Podiensis from Cahors to Lectoure
• Walk along quiet country lanes, through woods, farmland and vineyards
• Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites and villages
• Walk along the Garonne, discover the Lot Department, then enter the agricultural land of the Gers 
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts

• Cross the Gers along quiet country lanes, through woods and vineyards
• Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites such as The Collegiate Church of St. Pierre La Romieu
• Explore villages classified as " Plus Beaux Villages de France " like Montréal
• Taste the "Armagnac" in Condom: the capital of this famous brandy 
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts 

• Discover a section of the Via Podiensis to Cahors
• Plenty of charismatic villages all along breathtaking landscape
• A travelling museum of Romanesque art with a backdrop of forests and green fields
• Different landscapes by walking through the Aveyron department and the Lot region
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts 

• A taste of España Verde (Green Spain)
• Views to both the mountains and the sea along the routes
• Comfortable and charming accommodations in rural locations
• Romanesque chapels and traditional local architecture
• A taste of the Asturian gastronomy; in the region of natural apple cider with an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses

• Discover a section of the Via Podiensis to Conques
• Plenty of charismatic villages all along breathtaking landscape
• Perfect walking tour to connect history, discovery and culture
• A goldmine for nature and rural landscape lovers
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts

• Carefully selected accommodations in rooms with private bathrooms to ensure maximum comfort 
• Feasible stages without prolonged slopes, allowing enjoyment of each journey
• Magnificent open landscapes, solitary plains and infinite horizons
• Fabulous gastronomy
• Heritage jewels of Romanesque and Mudejar art 

• Visit numerous historic villages, such as Mondoñedo, whith its historic old town
• You will walk through green meadows and forests of native trees in the A Terra Chá region
• Join pilgrims from all over the world in some parts of the journey
• Arrive at the spectacular Obradoiro Square after a rewarding pilgrimage

• Follow an ancient route of pilgrimaje and trade
• The monumental town centers of Ourense and Santiago 
• Visit hospices, temples and monasteries on your way
• The stunning monastery of Oseira, preserved and still working
• Interesting and varied landscapes from the south to the north
• Excellent quality food: local "pimientos de Padrón" or delicious Ribera Sacra wines
• A life experience as you arrive in Santiago 

• Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
• Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
• Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
• Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes

• Challenging cycling through the gorgeous landscapes of Asturias and Galicia
• Old trails, Medieval villages and traditional architecture
• Welcoming locals and excellent gastronomy
• Charming accommodations in rural areas or historical settings
• Mountainous terrain, dense forests, green pastures and exciting mountain passes
• Oviedo, Lugo and Santiago; three cities with a great historical legacy
• Option of renting electric bikes: MTB or hybrid!

• Discover the full Via Podiensis by bike
• Possibility of historic visits along this beautiful itinerary
• Taste the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts
• Appreciate the contrasting landscapes and architecture between the regions passed

• Ancient Roman cities like Astorga, Ponferrada and Villafranca de Bierzo
• Immersion in the Maragato territory of El Bierzo
• Fabulous local gastronomy, which changes at every turn
• Feasible stages with little ascent and descent for a relaxing, enjoyable experience
• Accessible rooms with ensuite bathrooms to ensure maximum comfort

• El Camino Francés: the classic Saint James Way
• Carefully selected accommodation which bring ancient history and modern comfort together in the most harmonious way
• Excellent cycling along ancient routes steeped in history
• Beautiful landscapes, local architecture, surviving traditions
• Fabulous gastronomy and regional wines

• Best rated stages of the Camino del Norte along sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs
• Green postcard-worthy landscape wit pintoresque fishermen's towns and inland villages
• Medieval town centres of Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Llanes and Ribadesella will transport you to a different era
• Unique mansions in modernist and 'indiano' style, some of them designed by famous architects like Antoni Gaudí
• Exquisite seafood served in 'raciones' in typical ciderhouses or as part of elaborated dishes

• Discover by bike the first section of the Via Podiensis to Cahors
• Spending evenings in symbolic towns such as Saugues, Estaing, Conques, Figeac and Cahors
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts
• Viewing the contrasting landscapes and architecture between the regions passed

• Stunning cliffs and trails that will be etched into your retina.
• Distinct, avant-garde cities steeped in history.
• Renowned cuisine that will leave you speechless.
• Visit a medieval village that will make your journey even more special.
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí

• Important architecture from all styles
• Bucolic landscapes: As Gándaras, River path along River dos Gafos, fairy-tale forests
• Charming and authentic accommodation throughout the trip
• Walk near vineyards of Albariño wine & where the famous ‘pimientos de Padrón’ are grown.
• Caldes de Reis, known for its wellness culture
• The monumental, lively town centres of Pontevedra and Santi

• Discover by bike the second section of the Via Podiensis to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
• Possibility of historic visits along this beautiful itinerary
• Taste excellent French cuisine
• Cross the regions of Gers, Lot and the Basque country
• Viewing the contrasting landscapes and architecture between the regions passed

• Short but inmersive trip with the stunning cliffs of the Cantabrian coastline as leitmotiv
• Bilbao, an energetic city filled with gastronomy and cutting-edge art at the Guggenheim Museum.
• Santander, a thriving harbour and beach town, with a suprising modern art museum
• Charming villages and vast white sandy beaches along the way

• Breathtaking cliffs and trails that will remain etched in your mind. 
• Different cities, with avant-garde and history. 
• Renowned gastronomy that will leave you speechless. 
• Visit a medieval village that will make your trip even more special. 
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí. 
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, A Terra Chá. 
• Discover the rural world of the north, with its charming villages and trails.

• Walk along the Via Podiensis from Aire-sur-l’Adour to the French Basque Country
• Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Church of Sainte-Quitterie
• Pass the Stelle de Gibraltar, where all the Camino routes from France meet
• The first place in France to be fortified with Italian style ramparts in the 16th century: Navarrenx
• Tasting the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts 

• Tremendously beautiful first section of the Camino del Norte along the green and wild Golf of Biscaya
• Beaches, hermitages, and forests inviting reflection and relaxation.
• Places of historical significance like Gernika and Hondarribia.
• Experience Basque gastronomic culture in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Zarautz and Zumaya