Camino – Pyrenees

$1,720.00 inc GST

In the foothills of the Pyrenees in medieval times, the locals were well organised in greeting the Camino pilgrims who had made the dangerous crossing from France. Numerous churches and monasteries mark the Camino Trail and bring to life the unique history of this fascinating route. Our walking journey explores sections of the trail with isolated monasteries and churches that remain inaccessible to the majority of travellers.

Countries – France, Spain
Grading – Moderate
Duration – 10days

Description

DAY 1 Join St Jean de Pied de Port (France) DAY 2 Walk into Spain and cross three passes to Roncesvalles (7hrs) DAY 3 Pass through typical Basque country villages to Akerreta (5-6hrs) DAY 4 Enter Navarre and walk to Pamplona (5-6hrs) DAY 5 Rest day Pamplona DAY 6 Walk to the medieval city of Puente la Reina (6hrs) DAY 7 Walk to Estella (5hrs) DAY 8 Walk through vineyards to Los Arcos (5hrs) DAY 9 Cross into Rioja and on to Logroño (7hrs) DAY 10 Trip concludes Logroño (or continue on to Burgos)

Trip Dates

Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct

Price for departures during San Fermin, the running of the bulls in Pamplona (5-14 July) on application.

What’s Included

*9 breakfasts, 8 dinners *9 nights in guesthouses or 2-3 star hotels, on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities *information pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked *luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp) *emergency hotline

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