Camino Francés from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela
Camino Francés from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela starts at the point where the old medieval roads that began from inside Europe converged. In this French Way from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela we will begin a thirty-seven day journey along the most traditional route of the Camino de Santiago, the French Way.
History
Many of the places that we will pass on our pilgrimage during this Camino Francés from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela were created and grown in the shadow of the Camino de Santiago. Cities like Burgos, León and Roncesvalles themselves. Small towns like O Cebreiro also owe much of their history to the Jacobean tradition.
Over the centuries, people of all nationalities have traveled the Camino de Santiago along this route. Goethe said in the 19th century that “Europe was created by the pilgrimage to Compostela”. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 and currently shares this distinction with the Camino Primitivo and the Camino del Norte.
Our route along the French Way from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela
The route begins in a mountainous area with stages of different slopes. We will gradually enter the Castilian plateau. This is a flat area with no bumps on the orography but in summer this can test our resistance to high temperatures. We will cross four autonomous communities until we come to Galicia through the mythical ascent of the “Cuesta de la Faba”. Once there, its green landscapes will accompany us to Santiago de Compostela.
The French Way is an essential route for pilgrims who choose to go to Compostela. One tour at once becomes an unforgettable experience. It will undoubtedly be a challenge for our bodies and our feet. Few of us are used to driving an average of twenty kilometers a day on so many consecutive days. However, the value of the experience, the immense beauty of the landscapes and the cultural richness of the route are undeniable reasons for the effort. Without forgetting the gastronomy!
Camino Francés from Roncesvalles path options
Pilgrims who do not have enough time to complete the 37 consecutive days can take the same route of the French Way from Roncesvalles, which is divided into five sections of seven to eleven days each.
¡BUEN CAMINO!