CAMINO DE SANTIAGO COMPOSTELA CAMINO DE SANTIAGO COMPOSTELA (The Way of St. James)
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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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