FRENCH WAY BY BICYCLE S. Jean Pied de Port cut on the dotted line cut onthedotted NOTES Roncesvalles MY Larrasoaña Arzúa Melide Arca Palas de Rei Palas Santiago de Compostela Somport Pamplona Portomarín Sarria Triacastela Monreal O Cebreiro Puente La Puente Reina Estella Villafranca del Bierzo León Samos Sangüesa Los Arcos Ruesta Arrés Jaca Ponferrada Rabanal del Camino San Martín del Camino Logroño El Burgo Ranero Astorga Santo Domingo de la Calzada Belorado Nájera 31.1 km 27.3 km 22.7 km 29.8 km 25.7 km 30.8 km San Juan de Ortega Sahagún Carrión de los Condes Burgos Castrojeriz Frómista 22 km km km19.1 14.8 km14 25 km 22.4 km 18.3 km 21.1 km 29.7 km 22.3 km 32.1 km 19.6 km 24.5 km 26 km 37.2 km 18.1 km 39.7 km 19.5 km 25.5 km 39.7 km 28 km 24.3 km 22.7 km 21 km 29.6 km 28.3 km 21.6 km 22 km 24 km 20.4 km 22.1 km 24.9 km ESTABLISHMENTS THAT OFFER ACCOMMODATION TO PILGRIMS The goal of all the historic ways to Santiago is the over rough terrain, interspersed with continuous clothing before leaving and to have a basic knowledge City of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. And the climbs up and down hills as well as a few mountain of bicycle mechanics. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR AUTONOMOUS REGION OF ARAGON VILLAMAYOR DE MONJARDÍN HORNILLOS DEL CAMINO VALDEVIEJAS SARRIA most famous route of all is the one known as the passes. But the pilgrim can plan these 800 kilometres LOS ARCOS HONTANAS MURIAS DE RECHIVALDO CALVOR PUBLIC HOSTEL In order to use a hostel’s facilities, pilgrims must comply with the HUESCA PROVINCE SANSOL CASTROJERIZ CASTRILLO DE LOS POLVAZARES SARRIA PUBLIC HOSTEL French Way, which crosses the Pyrenees from France as he or she wishes, depending on how physically fit The condition of the route following requirements: SOMPORT TORRES DEL RÍO ITERO DEL CASTILLO SANTA CATALINA DE SOMOZA BARBADELO PUBLIC HOSTEL into Spain. This route is brimming with history, the person is and how much time they have to spare. 1. Each hostel stay will be for one night only, except in cases of illness CANFRANC VIANA EL GANSO legends and art, and boasts a wealth of landscapes Before setting out, the key factors to consider are the The best time of year to cycle along the Pilgrims’ Way VILLANÚA PALENCIA PROVINCE RULES OF USE or other unforeseen circumstances. RABANAL DEL CAMINO PARADELA is the first fortnight in September, after the hot JACA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF LA RIOJA ITERO DE LA VEGA FONCEBADÓN FERREIROS PUBLIC HOSTEL and natural settings as diverse as they are bicycle and its equipment, physical fitness and food. 2. The hostel door closes at 10pm. SANTA CILIA DE JACA BOADILLA DEL CAMINO MANJARÍN unforgettable. This publication takes us along this Pilgrims should also find out about their route and summer weather has subsided, but when the days HOSTEL NETWORK 3. Hostels must be vacated before 8am. ARRÉS LOGROÑO PROVINCE FRÓMISTA EL ACEBO PORTOMARÍN LOGROÑO POBLACIÓN DE CAMPOS route, which after leaving France, crosses the North plan ahead. Particularly worthy of consideration is are still long. Another good season is from late May 4. In order to allow pilgrims to have a good night’s rest, the lights will ZARAGOZA PROVINCE NAVARRETE RIEGO DE AMBRÓS PORTOMARÍN PUBLIC HOSTEL VILLARMENTERO DE CAMPOS MOLINASECA of Spain and brings us to Santiago. During the Middle how much baggage to take. until the beginning of July. During the spring and be turned off at 10.30pm, with the exception of the common areas. ARTIEDA SOTÉS VILLALCÁZAR DE SIRGA GONZAR PUBLIC HOSTEL Ages practically the only way to travel this route was early autumn the Way is at its very best, although RUESTA VENTOSA PONFERRADA VENDAS DE NARÓN PUBLIC HOSTEL 5. Pilgrims will respect the facilities, leaving them tidy and clean, and CARRIÓN DE LOS CONDES CACABELOS UNDUÉS DE LERDA NÁJERA HELPFUL TIPS FOR PILGRIMS on foot or on horseback. The coming of new means Equipping the bicycle changing weather conditions may put a damper on ACCOMMODATION putting rubbish in the containers supplied. CALZADILLA DE LA CUEZA CARRACEDO DEL MONASTERIO AZOFRA LEDIGOS MONTERROSO of transportation did not change the course of these the trip from time to time. The months of July and The order of priority for accommodation in hostels is as follows: 6. Water and electricity should not be wasted. AUTONOMOUS REGION OF NAVARRE CIRUEÑA PIEROS PUBLIC HOSTEL SCHOOL OF LIGONDE TERRADILLOS DE TEMPLARIOS VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO methods of travelling, except in one case –the bicycle. The basic equipment of any mountain bike should August are not the best times of year to choose, 1. Pilgrims with physical limitations. 7. The drying area is to be used exclusively for drying clothes. Failure PAMPLONA PROVINCE SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA VILLADA LIGONDE PUBLIC HOSTEL CIRIÑUELA PEREJE The strong attraction –both culturally and spiritually– usually be sufficient to tackle a route such as the mainly because of the heat. If you do decide to travel 2. Pilgrims on foot. to comply with the abovementioned regulations, as well as behaviour VALCARLOS MORATINOS TRABADELO GRAÑÓN PALAS DE REI of making the journey to Santiago in the traditional Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago with minimum safety during these months, it is advisable to do so early in RONCESVALLES SAN NICOLÁS DEL REAL CAMINO LA PORTELA DE VALCARCE 3. Pilgrim on horseback. deemed to disturb the everyday functioning of hostels, will enable ALFARO – C. EBRO OS CHACOTES PUBLIC HOSTEL ZUBIRI AMBASMESTAS way –on foot or on horseback– has been maintained, guarantees. It is, however, necessary to fit the bicycle the morning and late in the afternoon. The Way is 4. Pilgrims on bicycles. their managers to invite the offenders to leave, with no liability. This CALAHORRA – C. EBRO LEÓN PROVINCE PALAS DE REI PUBLIC HOSTEL line cut onthedotted LARRASOAÑA VEGA DE VALCARCE owing to the interest of the pilgrims themselves, to with panniers and a bike rack over the rear wheel. It not pleasant to travel along in winter, due to the 5. People travelling in support cars. may include prohibition from using the facilities of other hostels HUARTE ALCANADRE – C. EBRO SAHAGÚN MATO CASANOVA PUBLIC HOSTEL CALZADA DEL COTO RUTELÁN the conservation of much of the original route and, is also useful to have a small pack under the seat to adverse weather conditions. It is cold and often wet, Vacancies will be filled upon pilgrims’ arrival at hostels, as prior belonging to the network. ARRE – VILLAVA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF CASTILE LAS HERRERÍAS SANGÜESA CALZADILLA DE LOS HERMANILLOS A CORUÑA PROVINCE in recent years, thanks to the creation of different carry a small tool kit. Other convenient equipment and even snows occasionally, and the roads are in reservations are not permitted. AND LEÓN BERCIANOS DEL REAL CAMINO LA FABA IZCO LAGUNA DE CASTILLA services adapted to these types of journeys. Travelling includes handlebar packs to carry maps and poor condition. MONREAL BURGOS PROVINCE EL BURGO RANERO MELIDE RELIEGOS the Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago by bicycle has been information about the route. A speedometer may TIEBAS REDECILLA DEL CAMINO AUTONOMOUS REGION OF GALICIA MELIDE PUBLIC HOSTEL SERVICES MURUZÁBAL VILORIA DE RIOJA MANSILLA DE LAS MULAS accepted as it embodies many of the traditional also be installed. The Compostela RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSTEL RESIDENTS * Bed with disposable bedding PUENTE VILLARENTE PUBLIC HOSTELS PAMPLONA VILLAMAYOR DEL RIO ARZÚA features of the pilgrimage. Indeed, the speed and the A night’s stay in a hostel and the use of its services and facilities costs * Use of the kitchen (no tableware) VILLAVA BELORADO ALCAHUEJA LUGO PROVINCE RIBADISO PUBLIC HOSTEL STA. MARIA DE CARBAJAL changes in pace are complemented by considerable Physical training Before you leave, you must also decide if you wish to € 6 per person per day, and a receipt will be given by the manager * Shower (hot water) CIZUR MENOR TOSANTOS ARZÚA PUBLIC HOSTEL obtain the compostela, the document that serves to ZARIQUIEGUI VILLAMBISTIA LEÓN O CEBREIRO physical effort and the sense of overcoming one’s of the hostel on payment. UTERGA ESPINOSA DEL CAMINO LA VIRGEN DEL CAMINO O CEBREIRO PUBLIC HOSTEL O PINO limitations, being thus conducive to reflection and a Experienced cyclists should practise riding on rough accredit the pilgrimage to Santiago which is issued VALVERDE DE LA VIRGEN OBANOS VILLAFRANCA MONTES DE OCA HOSPITAL DA CONDESA PUBLIC HOSTEL SANTA IRENE PUBLIC HOSTEL terrain with loaded bicycle packs prior to their by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela through VILLADANGOS DEL PÁRAMO certain feeling of solitude, which are all compatible PUENTE LA REINA SAN JUAN DE ORTEGA O PEDROUZO PUBLIC HOSTEL (ARCA-O VILLAR DE MAZARIFE with group travelling and solidarity. departure. Those who are not experienced should the Pilgrim’s Office. This certificate is granted to those MAÑERU AGÉS TRIACASTELA PINO) CIRAUQUI ATAPUERCA SAN MARTÍN DEL CAMINO TRIACASTELA PUBLIC HOSTEL start off gently, gradually building up their cycling pilgrims who have completed the Way for religious HOSPITAL DE ÓRBIGO LORCA OLMOS DE ATAPUERCA SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Before you leave skills and stamina and practising on rough terrain. It reasons, either on foot, horseback or by bicycle. Cyclists VILLATUERTA BURGOS VILLARES DE ÓRBIGO SAMOS SANTIBÁÑEZ DE VALDEIGLESIAS MONTE DO GOZO PUBLIC HOSTEL is a good idea to start training a month before must prove that they have travelled at least the last THE FRENCH WAY BY BICYCLE ESTELLA TARDAJOS CASA FORTE DE LUSÍO SAN LÁZARO PUBLIC HOSTEL AYEGUI RABÉ DE LAS CALZADAS ASTORGA HOSTEL MONASTERY OF SAMOS If you start your itinerary at the last village on the departure, riding a little every day, gradually 200 kilometres of this pilgrimage route by presenting Way before entering Spain, via Roncesvalles, as we increasing the distances.