Way of St James - Spain - A Walker's Guidebook

A walker's guide to the 778km Pilgrim Road from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the French side to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain and finally to the 'end of the earth' at Finisterre on the Galician coast. Maps and details of points of interest and pilgrim references en route.

Way of St James - Spain

The Camino de Santiago – The Pyrenees–Santiago–Finisterre

Author

Alison Raju

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843724

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (3)

Seasons

The main season for this section of the route is from May, in time to arrive at Santiago on 25th July. This can mean very hot weather!

Centres

Centres passed through include Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Burgos, Leon, Astorga, Sarria, Santiago de Compostela, Finisterre.

Difficulty

Nothing technically difficult. A long walk in what can be difficult hot, dry conditions.

Must See

Arriving at Santiago de Compostela, crossing the Pyrenees, the cameraderie of the people you meet on the way, the architecture, history and ever-changing landscape.

INTRODUCTION
History
Topography, economy and language
Before you go
Planning your schedule
Equipment
There and Back
Being there
Using this guide

THE ROUTE
Saint-Jean-de-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles to Burgos
Burgos to León
León to Sarria
Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre

APPENDICES
A. Camino Aragonés
B. Summary of St James's and other Pilgrim References
C. Suggestions for Further Reading
D. Useful Addresses
E. Glossary
F. Index of Maps
G: Summary of Route
H: Index of Principal Place Names