The Camino de Santiago has been walked for thousands of years. Pilgrims from France, Portugal, and Northern Europe made the epic trek to Santiago de Compostela to visit the shrine of St. James. They left behind routes still used today by modern pilgrims, whether they complete the journey for spiritual reasons or for a sense of adventure.
At Walk the Camino, we offer myriad Camino de Santiago Tours which range in distance, duration, and destination. We have packages of classic and original routes, as well as customized routes that focus on more luxurious journeys or gourmet excursions.
We’ve created the following route overviews for our Camino walks so you can see your different options. No matter your taste, we believe the perfect Camino exists for you. Keep reading to learn more about our routes, or feel free to contact us with any of your Camino questions.
The French Way is the most popular Camino de Santiago route, starting in the French Pyrenees and ending at the Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This is believed to be the route most French Pilgrims would have taken centuries ago. It retains its popularity thanks to its mountainous beauty and stops in Spanish towns like Pamplona.
We offer two options for the Camino Frances, either the full route or the last 100 kilometers.
Completing the full Camino Frances is a true accomplishment. Depending on your level of fitness and how you would like to pursue your journey, the route can take between one and three months to complete. With our Classic French Way – Full Camino tour, you can tailor the itinerary to suit your needs and wishes.
Start: Saint Jean Pied de Port, France
End: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Duration: 36-80 nights
Distance: 480 miles / 770 km
If you want to follow the Classic French Way but are unable to complete the full distance for any reason, it’s both common and popular to do the last 115 kilometers instead. With our Classic French Way Camino – Last 115km, you’ll skip some of the towns and the Pyrenees, but you’ll accomplish the final stages of this epic pilgrimage.
Start: Sarria or O’Cebreiro
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 7-8 days
Distance: 74 miles / 115 km
To learn more about the duration of the Camino, read our blog: How Many Days Does it Take to Walk Camino de Santiago?
The Camino Portugués is the next most popular route after the French Way, but there are also multiple alternatives to the traditional route. This Camino takes you through Portugal and Spain, with options to start in either Porto or Lisbon.
Our Camino Portugués (Traditional Route) begins in Porto, following old Roman roads. This route is known for its welcoming atmosphere and culinary delights, taking you through towns like Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Tui.
Start: Porto
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 13 nights
Distance: 148 miles / 237 km
If you want to explore more of Portugal, you can do the Full Camino Portugues starting in Lisbon. This route takes you from Lisbon to Porto to the Santiago de Compostela, passing through beautiful towns like Coimbra and Golega.
Start: Lisbon
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 32 nights
Distance: 391 miles / 630 km
The Coastal Camino Portugués starts in Porto and follows the seaside before finishing in Santiago. This stunning route follows the Atlantic coastline, offering a unique but still authentic way of completing the Camino.
Start: Porto
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 15 nights
Distance: 155 miles / 251 km
If you want to embark on the Camino Portugués but are unable to complete the full route, our Camino Portugues – Last 100 km takes you from Tui in Spain to finish the route.
Start: Tui
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 8 nights
Distance: 71 miles / 115 km
Our Camino Portuguese Spiritual Variant Tour takes you to some of the most historic and spiritually significant landmarks in the area. Starting in Vigo in Spain, you’ll see revered attractions like the Monastery of Poio and the Monastery of Armenteira.
Start: Vigo
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 8 nights
Distance: 62 miles / 110 km
If you’re thinking of doing the Camino, check out our blog on The Best Month to Walk the Camino de Santiago to start planning your journey.
While most pilgrims pursue the rugged side of life on the Camino, our Escorted Luxury Camino de Santiago Tour gives you a taste of the finer things during your trek. This route through Spain allows you to stay in comfortable lodgings and make use of a vehicle when you need a break from walking.
Start: Samos
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 6 nights
Distance: 62 miles / 100 km
The Le Chemin du Puy is one of the original routes used by French Pilgrims. Starting in Le Puy En Velay, it continues on to St Jean Pied de Port where it eventually joins up with the Camino Frances. Our customizable Le Puy Camino Route allows you to complete the first three stages or to join up with the French Way for the entire pilgrimage.
Start: Le Puy En Velay
End: St Jean Pied de Port
Duration: 40 nights
Distance: 462 miles / 745 km
Another route starting in France is the Arles Way. Our Arles Way Route gives you the option to end in either Montpellier, Toulouse, or Santiago de Compostela. This takes you through the breathtaking south of France, and you can complete the full route to Santiago over nearly 80 nights.
Start: Arles
End: Montpellier / Toulouse / Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 7 nights / 30 nights / 77 nights
Distance: 85 miles / 135 km to Montpellier | 291 miles / 466 km to Toulouse | 1,028 miles / 1,645 km to Santiago de Compostela
The Camino Finisterre is the only route that begins at Santiago de Compostela. It is typically completed at Fisterra and Cape Finisterre, believed in ancient times to be the ‘end of the world’. Our Camino Finisterre Tour also gives you the option to end the tour at Muxia. The Camino Finisterre is a wonderful alternative to the bustling French Way.
Start: Santiago de Compostela
End: Fisterre or Muxia
Duration: 5-8 nights
Distance: 55-74 miles / 90-120 km
If you’re thinking of doing the Camino, check out our blog on The Best Month to Walk the Camino de Santiago to start planning your journey.
The Camino del Norte is also known as the Northern Way, following the northern region of Spain through Basque or Cantabria and Asturias. We offer both of these routes, giving you the option to choose your own Northern Way.
Our Self-Guided Camino del Norte – Basque Coast follows the beautiful coastline to take you through the gastronomic heart of the region. Starting in San Sebastian, you’ll get to savor the famous Basque pintxos along the way. Ending in Bilbao, culture vultures will enjoy a visit to the iconic Guggenheim Museum.
Start: San Sebastian
End: Bilbao
Duration: 7 nights
Distance: 78 miles / 127 kilometers
This route along the Northern Way takes you through green hills and past glittering coastlines. Our Camino del Norte – Cantabria and the Asturias Coast tour follows the first three stages of the route, and it can be extended to pass through Santiago de Compostela and end in Fisterre or Muxia.
Start: Santander
End: Ribadeo
Duration: 20 nights
Distance: 227 miles / 354 km
The Via de La Plata, or the Silver Way, is the longest Camino route spanning 620 miles or 1,000 kilometres. We wouldn’t expect you to tackle this distance, which is why we offer our Via de la Plata Camino — Last 100 km tour. You will still get to experience this tranquil and rural Camino without worrying about time or fitness.
Start: Ourense
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 9 nights
Distance: 68 miles / 110 kilometers
Foodies will absolutely love our Gourmet Camino La Rioja Tour. Walk and eat your way through the Spanish region of La Rioja, known for its wine and cuisine. You’ll get to visit wineries and dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, all while walking through the countryside.
Start: Logrono
End: Najera
Duration: 8 nights
Distance: 60 miles / 97 kilometers
Are you wondering Which Compostela Route is the Most Scenic? Read our blog to find out!
The Camino Ingles, also known as the English Way, was originally used by pilgrims from Britain and Northern Europe, who would dock at Ferrol and begin their walk. Our Camino Ingles Tour allows you to start at either Ferrol or A Coruna, however, only the Ferrol route will qualify you for your Compostela certificate.
Start: Ferrol
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 7 nights
Distance: 73 miles / 118 kilometers
The Camino Primitivo is the oldest and most difficult Camino. Known as the Original Way, it begins in Oviedo. However, we offer a much more doable route with our Camino Primitivo – Last Section. Starting instead in the ancient city of Lugo, you’ll still get to experience the first-ever pilgrimage route.
Start: Lugo
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 7 nights
Distance: 63 miles / 102 kilometers
The Camino Invierno is also known as the Winter Way, since pilgrims completed it when the French Way was covered in snow. Today, you can enjoy it all year round with our Camino Invierno Tour, which you can complete from Moforte de Lemos over 8 nights or Ponferrada over 14 nights.
Start: Monforte de Lemos or Ponferrada
End: Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 8 nights/14 nights
Distance: 8 nights – 82 miles / 132 km | 14 nights – 163 miles / 261 km
The Camino Aragon is one of the lesser-known Camino routes, but is just as worth completing. Descending from the Pyrenees, you’ll pass through numerous charming towns and see medieval monasteries before ending up in Puente de la Reina.
Start: Candanchu
End: Puente de la Reina
Duration: 9 nights
Distance: 73 miles / 118 km
Now that you know all of our routes, you can decide which is the best for you. Feel free to get in touch with our expert team if you have any questions about our Camino routes or if you would like to customize your own route. We can’t wait to walk with you!