Camino Ways.com Francigena Ways.com Your Social, Cultural, Ireland Experience Ways.com Via Francigena Camino de Santiago www.caminoways.com www.CaminoWays.com About Our team has extensive experience travelling all over the globe. A world away from resort trips, our walking and cycling holidays give you a real opportunity to get close to nature and local culture. A unique experience to share with friends and family. Roland Monsegu, Director & Outdoors Fan “Your adventure is a social, cultural & spiritual experience.” - Roland 10 Reasons to book with us 1. No intermediaries 2. Choice of best hotels available 3. Customer satisfaction 4. Expert travel advice 5. Customized holiday pack 6. Guide books and maps 7. Pilgrim passport 8. 24/7 support contact number 9. English-speaking guides 10. Dietary requirements catered for 2 Overview Our Trips 4 Our Services 5 Camino de Santiago 6 French Way 8 Finisterre Way 10 English Way 11 Northern Way 12 Original Way 13 Via de la Plata 14 Portuguese Way 16 Catalan Way 17 Le Puy Way 18 Arles Way 20 Paris & Tours Way 22 Vezelay Way 23 Cluny Way 24 Geneva Way 25 Camino to Rome The Via Francigena 26 St. Francis Way 28 Ireland Walking Tours 29 European Routes 30 Other Tours 31 Contact us! 3 www.CaminoWays.com Why go? With CaminoWays.com you can discover and explore the most beautiful outdoor destinations Europe has to offer - in safety and comfort. We offer the widest range of walking and cycling holidays in Europe: the famous ‘Camino de Santiago’ in Spain, France and Portugal; the mighty ‘Via Franci- gena’ following the ancient road to Rome; the colourful markets of Morocco and the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ in Ireland. We provide over 40 walking holidays throughout Europe, as well as trekking and hiking in North Africa. Each destination has its own challenges and rewards, with a huge variety of cultural and historical landscapes. We are committed: to the preservation of natu- ral resources, the protection of local cultural heritage and making a positive impact on the local communities we come into contact with. Self- Guided Walking Walk’n’Coach Cycling Guided Country Cottages 4 Why with us? Customise Your needs! Your comfort! Your unique experience! Luggage Transfer Hassle free from stage to stage Customer care Before, During and After Food The best of local cuisine! All requirements catered for. Holiday Pack Maps and GPS points, walking notes and your Pilgrim Passport “Customise your holiday to your needs” – this is our speciality! 5 www.CaminoWays.com Map CAMINO DE SANT AGO a The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St. James, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The remains of the apostle Saint James The Great are believed to be buried here and a number of different ways have emerged over the centuries. 6 Camino Routes How to choose your Camino? Each way is a unique experience. CAMINO DE Each region has its own flavour and characteristics. SANT AGO Authenticity Nature Unspoilt rural villages, local National Parks, pristine traditions, festivals, culture, mountains, sleepy farmlands. music, food. Get some fresh air! Gastronomy History Finest local traditional food Enjoy historic villages and with local wines and beers. towns, legends and UNESCO World heritage sites. Spiritual Fitness Whether this is a pilgrimage Your Camino at your pace, or a spiritual retreat you will take the challenge that best find your way. suits you. Social Comfort Be part of the community Cosy, rustic and full of and make new friends along character. A different the way. approach to hospitality. 7 www.CaminoWays.com French Way The ‘Camino Frances’ is the most famous Camino route, starting in St-Jean- Pied-de-Port, on the French side of the Pyrenees. This Camino route takes you to magnificent cities and countryside: Pamplona, Burgos, the mountains of Leon and O Cebreiro; finally reaching stunning Santiago de Compostela. 1 - St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona Distance 69 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights 2 – Pamplona to Logroño Distance 95 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 3 – Logroño to Burgos Distance 123 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 4 - Burgos to Sahagún Distance 123 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 5 – Sahagún to León Distance 55 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights 6 – León to Ponferrada Distance 101 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 7 – Ponferrada to Sarria Distance 96 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 8 – Sarria to Santiago, Last 100km Distance 115 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 8 Camino de Santiago “Just a magic feeling walking into Santiago” - Mary A Coruna Biarritz León Santiago Bilbao French Way Madrid 9 9 www.CaminoWays.com Finisterre Way Once your reach Santiago de Compostela, you can continue your Camino experience on the Finisterre Way. This is the only Camino that begins in Santiago de Compostela and will take you to the Atlantic. This route pre-dates Christianity and Fisterra was believed to be the ‘end of the world’ (finis terrae). The pil- grimage finishes at the cliffs of Cape Finisterre, overlooking the ocean, in the Costa de Morte, or you can continue to Muxia. “Walking to the edge of the world” Fi Santiago to Cape Finisterre Distance 90 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 10 Camino de Santiago English Way The Camino Inglés or English Way is the traditional route followed by pilgrims coming from Britain and Ireland. It was also a very important trading route. The first section offers wonderful coastal views while the second part takes you inland to explore the rural landscapes of Galicia. Your pilgrimage finishes in Santiago de Compostela with its amazing Cathedral. English Way Finisterre Fi Way Santiago “The English Way is an historical experience” Ferrol to Santiago Distance 106 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 11 www.CaminoWays.com Northern Way The Northern Way is the route running along the northern coast of Spain. It begins in the Basque country from the chic seaside city of San Sebastian. The way also takes you to pretty fishing villages, along coastal areas of outstanding beauty and fantastic cities such as Bilbao - home of some of the best tapas in Spain and the world-famous Guggenheim museum; Santander and Oviedo. Don’t forget to taste the delicious local seafood and Asturias’ tasty cider. 1 – San Sebastian to Bilbao Distance 120 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 2 – Bilbao to Santander Distance 113 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 3 – Santander to Ribadesella Distance 151 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 4 - Ribadesella to Oviedo Distance 82 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights “Enjoy the sea air along the beautiful Northern coast.” 12 Camino de Santiago Original Way The Original Way or Camino Primitivo was the first and oldest pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, hence its name. The first section of the Camino Primitivo, from Oviedo to Lugo is the most challenging of all the Camino routes but will also reward you with outstanding mountain views. Crossing the Cantabrian Mountains will give you an opportunity to push yourself. The second section is easier and starts in lovely Lugo, famous for its UNESCO Roman wall. Original Way Northern Way Biarritz Santiago Oviedo Santander 1 Oviedo to Lugo Distance 208 km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights 2 – Lugo to Santiago Distance 120 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 13 www.CaminoWays.com Via de la Plata By far the longest Camino, the Via de la Plata crosses practically the length of Spain, from South to North. This way was traditionally followed by North African Christians on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Travel the Plata and discover Spain’s untold story; Roman cities, magnificient buildings of the Conquistadors and unspoilt natural landscapes. 1 – Sevilla to Monasterio Distance 107 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 2 – Monasterio to Mérida Distance 85 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 3 – Mérida to Cáceres Distance 84 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 4 – Cáceres to Carcaboso Distance 84 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 5 - Carcaboso to Salamanca Distance 132 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 6 – Salamanca to Zamora Distance 69 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights 7 – Zamora to Puebla de Sanabria Distance 159 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights 8 - Puebla de Sanabria to A Gudiña Distance 54 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights 9 – A Gudiña to Ourense Distance 89 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 10 - Ourense to Santiago Distance 111 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 14 Camino de Santiago “A Camino to surprise you.” Santiago León Via de la Plata Sevilla 15 www.CaminoWays.com Portuguese Way The Portuguese Way is a great route for pilgrims looking for a more rural Camino experience. It starts in Lisbon - the dazzling capital and home to many UNESCO sites; and takes walkers to Santarém the Moorish Bastion of Portugal; Coimbra one of the oldest Universities; colourful Porto - a UNESCO city and home of Port wine and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. We also have an alternative coastal route. 1 – Lisbon to Santarém Distance 65 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights 2 – Santarém to Coimbra Distance 152 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 3 – Coimbra to Porto Santiago Distance 127 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights 4 – Porto to Tui Porto Distance 127 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights 5 - Tui to Santiago Distance 115 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Lisbon 16 Camino de Santiago Catalan Way The impressive cultural heritage of Catalonia will engulf you. Starting from the Port da la Selva and passing old villages and isolated monasteries, this authentic Camino route will take you to many traditional and historical places.