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What is the elevation gain from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles?
1200 meters
Jean Pied de Port to Vierge d’Orisson. The walk across the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles (the first town in Spain on the Way) is long and quite challenging, with over 1200 meters elevation gain and another 500 m descent, so for most of our clients we break it up into 2 stages.
Where does the Camino Francés start and end?
Camino Francés It runs from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles on the Spanish side before making its way through to Santiago de Compostela through the major cities of Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León.
Where does the El Camino start in France?
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a French village at the foot of the Pyrenees, is the modern starting point for the Camino Francés, though whether this has a historical basis or not is debated.
How do you get to the start of the Camino de Santiago?
The French Way of St. James is one of the routes of the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage to the tomb of Apostle St. James in Santiago de Compostela….The main starting points of the French Camino with distances to Santiago.
| Name of the place | Distance to Santiago |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | 770 km |
| Roncesvalles | 746 km |
Does the Camino go through the Pyrenees?
Across the Pyrenees, into Spain Traditionally, the Camino Frances begins in the border town of Saint Jean Pied de Port, at the foot of the Pyrenees. It is here, 774 kilometres from Santiago de Compostela, that the pilgrimage routes through France converged for the crossing of the mountains into Spain.
How many days walk from St Jean Pied de Port?
Walk St Jean Pied de Port Pamplona in 6 days. Walk St Jean Pied de Port-Pamplona. The Camino Frances runs from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela and is the most used and best known route for pilgrims.
How do you get to St Jean Pied de Port?
From Hendaye or Irun: Take a train from Hendaye to Bayonne and then another train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied de Port. From Irun, walk across the border to Hendaye. From San Sebastián: Take a Euskotren (local train service) to Hendaye (just on the other side of the French border.
How do you get to St Jean Pied de Port France?
How long does it take to walk the French way Camino?
about 30 days
For a prepared and experienced hiker, this route takes about 30 days start to finish, covering nearly 500 miles. Keep in mind that the Camino Francés receives the most foot traffic, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity to meet other pilgrims, but also a fair share of crowds during much of the year.
How long is the Camino de Santiago from St Jean Pied de Port?
about 30 to 35 days
Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the walk should take you about 30 to 35 days; in order to achieve this time, you would need to walk between 23 and 27 kilometers per day (14 to 16 miles). The Camino de Santiago is known in English as the Way of Saint James.
What is the nearest airport to St Jean Pied de Port?
Biarritz
The nearest to St. Jean Pied de Port airport is in Biarritz (BIQ), France, 50 km away.
What airport is near St Jean Pied de Port?
Where do I fly to start the Camino?
Ferrol. The bustling port city of Ferrol in Spain’s northwestern point is the main starting point for the English Way or the Camino Inglés, the shortest of the major routes.
What is the shortest Camino walk?
the Camino Ingles
The shortest Camino walk is the route known as the Camino Ingles, in Northern Galicia. The Camino Ingles has, in fact, two official starting points: the port-cities of A Coruña and Ferrol, located 75km and 113kms away from Santiago, respectively.