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| THE "FRENCH" PILGRIM'S WAY TO SANTIAGO |
Although it was not the first route used, the "French" variant was the most well-travelled of the pilgrim's ways to Santiago de Compostela over the centuries and continues to be the route of choice for the bulk of modern-day pilgrims, with an incredible range of historical and artistic monuments dedicated to the apostle, accessible terrain, and the most well-developed infrastructure for attending to the needs of the continuous volume of travelers.
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From France, the Pilgrim's Way crosses the Pyrenees at Roncesvalles or Somport, and continues 800 km westward across northern Spain, first through the mountains of Aragón, then into the fertile valleys of Navarre and La Rioja and next across the plains of Castile, before finally entering the verdant hills of Galicia.Our standard guided itinerary from León to Santiago covers approximately the last third of the route, taking you to the most emblematic spots - true jewels of Spanish art, architecture and history - and along the most beautiful walking stages of this last major stretch of the Pilgrim's Way in Spain. For those with more time, we can arrange a custom tour by mountain bike or on foot of the full French Pilgrim's Way in Spain. Please consult us for more information. |
| PRICE PER PERSON | 1485 EUROS in double/twin room. 140 EUROS supplement for single room use Discounts for groups 3 + UNIVERSAL CURRENCY CONVERTER |
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| INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE: | - 9 nights' accommodation - 10 breakfasts, 8 picnic or tapas lunches, 9 full-course evening meals with wine - experienced bi-lingual leader - Transfer to Santiago airport on Day 11 - support vehicle throughout tour carrying bottled drinking water and fresh fruit - guided tours of historical sights in León and Santiago with licensed local guides - admission charges to scheduled historic sites in León and Santiago - local maps and Pilgrim's Way map For full details concerning prices, please see our General Information and Booking Conditions |
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| ACCOMMODATION: | In keeping with our philosophy, we have carefully chosen the most attractive available accommodation in each area at a reasonable price: mostly small family-run hotels and rural inns with en-suite facilities and modern fittings, chosen for their comfort, character, location and overall quality. | |
| MIN / MAX PERSONS IN GROUP: | 4 / 14 | |
| DATES 2007: | March 30 - April 9 July 20 - 30 Sept 14 - 24 Oct 5 - 15 Other dates can be arranged for small groups of 4 and up |
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| DURATION: | 11 days / 10 nights | |
| STARTING POINT: | LEÓN - 338 km / 211 mi from Madrid - several daily connections from Madrid and other cities by air, rail and bus. | |
| ENDING POINT: | SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - 700 km / 437 mi from Madrid - several daily connections to Madrid and other cities by air, rail and bus. | |
| DIFFICULTY RATING: | B+/C- due to length of walks:10-25 km / 7-16 mi /day. Shorter daily stages are possible by riding in support vehicle. |
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