Routes to Santiago

The classic French pilgrimage route from Le Puy-en-Velay. Crosses Auvergne, Rouergue, Quercy, Gascony and the Basque Country to the Pyrenees.

The southern route, from the Camargue to the Pyrenees. Provence, Languedoc, Toulouse, Gascony — sunshine and the diverse landscapes of the Midi.

The Burgundy route, starting from the eternal hill of Vézelay. A journey through the heart of France, from Burgundy to the Basque Country.

From the royal city of Tours. Crosses Poitiers, Saintes, Bordeaux and the Landes to join the Via Podiensis at Ostabat-Asme.

A wild crossing of the Pyrenean foothills. From the Mediterranean to the Basque Country, along the flanks of the Pyrenees — Cathar vineyards, Ariège, Comminges, Béarn.

The most-walked route in the world. From SJPP, crosses the Pyrenees, the Castilian Meseta, the mountains of León and Galicia.

The coastal route along the Cantabrian Sea. Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias — grand scenery, demanding climbs.

The original 9th-century route, walked by King Alfonso II. The most demanding of all, through the Asturian mountains.

From Lisbon to Santiago, two countries, varied landscapes. The central route follows the Tagus, crosses the Douro and heads up the Galician coast.

The Portuguese coastal route, hugging the Atlantic from Porto. Dunes, estuaries, small fishing villages and the Galician coast before Santiago.

The great crossing of Spain from south to north. An ancient Roman road, from Seville through Extremadura, Castile and Galicia.

The route of pilgrims who arrived by sea from England, Ireland and Scandinavia. Short but authentic, through the Galician countryside.