{"id":3136,"date":"2024-07-20T08:28:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T08:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/camino-frances\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:31:25","slug":"camino-frances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/camino-frances\/","title":{"rendered":"French Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-3136\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-3136-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/camino-frances\/\">French Way \u2013 Complete guide, stages, planning and tips<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3136-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/en-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/en-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/en-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/en-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stages of the French Way<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/1-saint-jean-roncesvalles\/\">1.Saint Jean-Roncesvalles<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/1-saint-jean-roncesvalles\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 1.Saint Jean-Roncesvalles\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/2-roncesvalles-zubiri\/\">2.Roncesvalles-Zubiri<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/2-roncesvalles-zubiri\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 2.Roncesvalles-Zubiri\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/3-zubiri-pamplona\/\">3.Zubiri-Pamplona<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/3-zubiri-pamplona\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 3.Zubiri-Pamplona\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/4-pamplona-el-puente-de-la-reina\/\">4.Pamplona-El Puente de la Reina<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/4-pamplona-el-puente-de-la-reina\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 4.Pamplona-El Puente de la Reina\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/5-puente-de-la-reina-estella\/\">5.Puente de la Reina-Estella<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/5-puente-de-la-reina-estella\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 5.Puente de la Reina-Estella\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/6-estella-torres-del-rio\/\">6.Estella-Torres del R\u00edo<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/6-estella-torres-del-rio\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 6.Estella-Torres del Rio\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/7-torres-del-rio-logrono\/\">7.Torres del Rio-Logro\u00f1o<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/7-torres-del-rio-logrono\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 7.Torres del Rio-Logro\u00f1o\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/8-logrono-najera\/\">8.Logro\u00f1o-Najera<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/8-logrono-najera\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 8.Logro\u00f1o-N\u00e1jera\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-3-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-3-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/9-najera-santo-domingo\/\">9.Najera-Santo Domingo<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/9-najera-santo-domingo\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 9.Najera-Santo Domingo\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/10-santo-domingo-belorado\/\">10.Santo Domingo-Belorado<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/10-santo-domingo-belorado\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 10.Santo Domingo-Belorado\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/11-belorado-ages\/\">11.Belorado-Ages<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/11-belorado-ages\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/11.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 11.Belorado-Ages\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-4-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/12-ages-burgos\/\">12.Ages-Burgos<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/12-ages-burgos\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/12.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 12.Ages-Burgos\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/13-burgos-hontanas\/\">13.Burgos-Hontanas<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/13-burgos-hontanas\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/13.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 13.Burgos-Hontanas\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/14-hontanas-boadilla\/\">14.Hontanas-Boadilla<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/14-hontanas-boadilla\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/14.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 14.Hontanas-Boadilla\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-5-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-5-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/15-boadilla-carrion-de-los-condes\/\">15.Boadilla-Carri\u00f3n de los Condes<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/15-boadilla-carrion-de-los-condes\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/15.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 15.Boadilla-Carri\u00f3n de los Condes\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/16-carrion-terradillos-de-templarios\/\">16.Carrion-Terradillos de Templarios<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/16-carrion-terradillos-de-templarios\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/16.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 16.Carrion-Terradillos de Templarios\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/17-terradillos-mansilla-de-las-mulas\/\">17.Terradillos-Mansilla de las Mulas<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/17-terradillos-mansilla-de-las-mulas\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/17.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 17.Terradillos-Mansilla de las Mulas\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-6-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-6-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/18-mansilla-leon\/\">18.Mansilla-Leon<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/18-mansilla-leon\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/18.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 18.Mansilla-Leon\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/19-leon-hospital-de-orbigo\/\">19.Leon-Hospital de \u00d3rbigo<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/19-leon-hospital-de-orbigo\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/19.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 19.Leon-Hospital de \u00d3rbigo\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/20-hospital-astorga\/\">20.Hospital-Astorga<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/20-hospital-astorga\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/20.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 20.Hospital-Astorga\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/21-astorga-foncebadon\/\">21.Astorga-Foncebadon<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/21-astorga-foncebadon\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/21.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 21.Astorga-Foncebadon\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/22-foncebadon-ponferrada\/\">22.Foncebadon-Ponferrada<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/22-foncebadon-ponferrada\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/22.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 22.Foncebadon-Ponferrada\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/23-ponferrada-villafranca-del-bierzo\/\">23.Ponferrada-Villafranca del Bierzo<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/23-ponferrada-villafranca-del-bierzo\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/23.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 23.Ponferrada-Villafranca del Bierzo\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/24-villafranca-o-cebreiro\/\">24.Villafranca-O Cebreiro<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/24-villafranca-o-cebreiro\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/24.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 24.Villafranca-O Cebreiro\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/25-o-cebreiro-triacastela\/\">25.O Cebreiro-Triacastela<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/25-o-cebreiro-triacastela\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/25.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 25.O Cebreiro-Triacastela\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/26-triacastela-sarria\/\">26.Triacastela-Sarria<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/26-triacastela-sarria\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/26.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 26.Triacastela-Sarria\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-9-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-9-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/27-sarria-portomarin\/\">27.Sarria-Portomarin<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/27-sarria-portomarin\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/27.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 27.Sarria-Portomarin\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/28-portomarin-palas-de-rei\/\">28.Portomarin-Palas de Rei<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/28-portomarin-palas-de-rei\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/28.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 28.Portomarin-Palas de Rei\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/29-palas-de-rei-melide\/\">29.Palas de Rei-Melide<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/29-palas-de-rei-melide\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/29.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 29.Palas de Rei-Melide\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-10-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-10-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/30-melide-arzua\/\">30.Melide-Arzua<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/30-melide-arzua\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/30.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 30.Melide-Arzua\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/31-arzua-o-pedrouzo\/\">31.Arzua-O Pedrouzo<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/31-arzua-o-pedrouzo\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/31.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 31.Arzua-O Pedrouzo\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/32-o-pedrouzo-santiago\/\">32.O Pedrouzo-Santiago<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/32-o-pedrouzo-santiago\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 145px;\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/Perfiles\/32.jpg\" alt=\"Profile 32.O Pedrouzo-Santiago\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3136-11-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3136-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3136-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3136-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section id=\"camino-ingles-pilar\" class=\"camino-pilar\">\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Complete Guide to the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/strong> is the most historic, traditional and emblematic route of the <strong>Camino de Santiago<\/strong>. For centuries it has been the main pilgrimage itinerary to Santiago de Compostela, used by millions of pilgrims from all over Europe. This route crosses the north of the Iberian Peninsula from east to west, passing through <strong>France, Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Le\u00f3n and Galicia<\/strong>, connecting villages, cities, landscapes and monuments that form part of Europe's cultural and historical heritage. The Camino Franc\u00e9s is the most complete route of the Camino de Santiago: it combines history, spirituality, culture, landscape diversity, service infrastructure and pilgrim tradition like no other Jacobean itinerary.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Map of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Interactive map and offline guide<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peregrino Online has complete maps of the Camino Franc\u00e9s with all stages, hostels, services and points of interest. The maps are available both on the web and in the Android and iPhone app, with the option to download them and use them offline during the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maps on Google Maps, with all the information it provides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location of all hostels and hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special points of interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detours and alternative routes marked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic updates to the route<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the Peregrino Online app before you leave. The offline map lets you navigate without using data and without depending on coverage in the rural sections of the Camino Franc\u00e9s.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where does the Camino Franc\u00e9s start?<\/h2>\n<h3>Traditional starting point of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main starting point:<\/strong> Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spanish alternative:<\/strong> Roncesvalles (Navarre)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total approximate distance:<\/strong> 780 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of stages:<\/strong> 30\u201335 stages (depending on planning)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to Compostela:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of route:<\/strong> mountain, rural, urban and meseta<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profile:<\/strong> ideal for those seeking the complete Jacobean experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Camino Franc\u00e9s from Roncesvalles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roncesvalles is the first Spanish town on the Camino Franc\u00e9s and the most popular alternative starting point for those who do not want or cannot do the Pyrenees crossing from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Many pilgrims who arrive by plane or train choose to start here directly, which takes nothing away from the experience or the right to obtain the Compostela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many kilometres from Roncesvalles to Santiago?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela there are approximately 753 kilometres, spread across 31 stages (from stage 2 to stage 32 of the standard plan). The first stage from Roncesvalles is Roncesvalles\u2013Zubiri (21.7 km), a route through the Arga river valley through beech forests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get to Roncesvalles to start the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Pamplona by bus: there is a regular service by La Monta\u00f1esa, with daily departures. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Pamplona by taxi: the most flexible option, especially useful with heavy luggage or at irregular times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Pamplona airport: No\u00e1in airport has connections to Madrid and Barcelona. From there, take a taxi or bus to Pamplona and then connect to Roncesvalles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Bilbao airport: bus or train connection to Pamplona and from there to Roncesvalles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Differences between starting in Saint-Jean and in Roncesvalles<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th><b>From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>From Roncesvalles<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total distance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~780 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~753 km<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. of stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pyrenees crossing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (stage 1, demanding)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Compostela<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires travelling to France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy from Pamplona<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete, entering from France<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete from Spain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting in Roncesvalles is just as valid as starting from Saint-Jean. The only real difference is that you miss the Pyrenees crossing, one of the most spectacular but also most demanding stages of the Camino.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Stages of the French Way<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>French Way<\/strong> has an approximate length of <strong>780 km<\/strong> and is usually structured into <strong>32 stages<\/strong> from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela, making it the most emblematic, historic, and most traveled route of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>Section<\/th>\n<th>Exact distance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/1-saint-jean-roncesvalles\/\">Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port \u2013 Roncesvalles<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26,3 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/2-roncesvalles-zubiri\/\">Roncesvalles \u2013 Zubiri<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21,7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/3-zubiri-pamplona\/\">Zubiri \u2013 Pamplona<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/4-pamplona-el-puente-de-la-reina\/\">Pamplona \u2013 Puente de la Reina<\/a><\/td>\n<td>23,6 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/5-puente-de-la-reina-estella\/\">Puente de la Reina \u2013 Estella<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21,7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/6-estella-torres-del-rio\/\">Estella \u2013 Torres del Rio<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28,8 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/7-torres-del-rio-logrono\/\">Torres del Rio \u2013 Logro\u00f1o<\/a><\/td>\n<td>19,7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/8-logrono-najera\/\">Logro\u00f1o \u2013 N\u00e1jera<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28,7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/9-najera-santo-domingo\/\">N\u00e1jera \u2013 Santo Domingo de la Calzada<\/a><\/td>\n<td>20,6 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/10-santo-domingo-belorado\/\">Santo Domingo de la Calzada \u2013 Belorado<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22,7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/11-belorado-ages\/\">Belorado \u2013 Ag\u00e9s<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27,4 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/12-ages-burgos\/\">Ag\u00e9s \u2013 Burgos<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/13-burgos-hontanas\/\">Burgos \u2013 Hontanas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>31,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/14-hontanas-boadilla\/\">Hontanas \u2013 Boadilla<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28,2 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/15-boadilla-carrion-de-los-condes\/\">Boadilla \u2013 Carrion de los Condes<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/16-carrion-terradillos-de-templarios\/\">Carri\u00f3n de los Condes - Terradillos<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/17-terradillos-mansilla-de-las-mulas\/\">Terradillos \u2013 Mansilla de las Mulas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>49,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/18-mansilla-leon\/\">Mansilla de las Mulas \u2013 Le\u00f3n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>17,4 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/19-leon-hospital-de-orbigo\/\">Le\u00f3n \u2013 Hospital de \u00d3rbigo<\/a><\/td>\n<td>32,8 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/20-hospital-astorga\/\">Hospital de \u00d3rbigo \u2013 Astorga<\/a><\/td>\n<td>16,8 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/21-astorga-foncebadon\/\">Astorga \u2013 Foncebad\u00f3n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26,8 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/22-foncebadon-ponferrada\/\">Foncebad\u00f3n \u2013 Ponferrada<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/23-ponferrada-villafranca-del-bierzo\/\">Ponferrada \u2013 Villafranca del Bierzo<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/24-villafranca-o-cebreiro\/\">Villafranca del Bierzo \u2013 O Cebreiro<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28,5 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/25-o-cebreiro-triacastela\/\">O Cebreiro \u2013 Triacastela<\/a><\/td>\n<td>20,4 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/26-triacastela-sarria\/\">Triacastela \u2013 Sarria<\/a><\/td>\n<td>18,0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/27-sarria-portomarin\/\">Sarria \u2013 Portomar\u00edn<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22,8 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/28-portomarin-palas-de-rei\/\">Portomar\u00edn \u2013 Palas de Rei<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/29-palas-de-rei-melide\/\">Palas de Rei \u2013 Melide<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/30-melide-arzua\/\">Melide \u2013 Arz\u00faa<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/31-arzua-o-pedrouzo\/\">Arz\u00faa \u2013 O Pedrouzo<\/a><\/td>\n<td>18,9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/french-way\/etapas\/32-o-pedrouzo-santiago\/\">O Pedrouzo \u2013 Santiago de Compostela<\/a><\/td>\n<td>19,2 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This organization into 32 stages corresponds to the classical model of the French Way and allows progressive, balanced planning adapted to all types of pilgrims, from first-time walkers to experienced pilgrims.<br \/>\nThe <strong>French Way<\/strong> has an approximate length of <strong>780 km<\/strong> from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and is usually structured into between <strong>30 and 35 stages<\/strong>, depending on the pilgrim\u2019s pace, planning, and route organization.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>How many kilometres is the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Camino Franc\u00e9s is 780 kilometres from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. It is the longest Jacobean route commonly walked and also the most complete in terms of landscape variety, historical heritage and stage diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Roncesvalles is taken as the starting point, the total distance is approximately 753 kilometres, skipping the Pyrenees crossing from France. In both cases, the Camino Franc\u00e9s far exceeds the minimum 100 km required to obtain the Compostela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Starting point<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Distance to Santiago<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Estimated days<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~780 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201335 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roncesvalles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~753 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29\u201333 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pamplona<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~680 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26\u201330 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burgos<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~490 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19\u201322 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le\u00f3n<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~310 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12\u201314 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~115 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u20136 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official distance to obtain the Compostela is 100 km on foot or 200 km by bicycle. Sarria is the closest minimum starting point most commonly used on the Camino Franc\u00e9s.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How many stages does the Camino Franc\u00e9s have?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Camino Franc\u00e9s is usually divided into 32 stages from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. However, the exact number of stages depends on each pilgrim's planning: some walkers split long stages and complete the route in 35 or even 38 days, while others with a faster pace finish in 28 or 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 32-stage plan is the most common and balanced, with an average of approximately 24 km per stage. This structure allows physical effort to be built up progressively and ensures a complete experience of the route.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Pace<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>No. of stages<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Average per stage<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable pace (recommended)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32\u201335 stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22\u201324 km\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard pace<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201332 stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\u201326 km\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demanding pace<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28\u201330 stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26\u201328 km\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 100 km only (from Sarria)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u20136 stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19\u201323 km\/day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The longest stage in the standard plan is stage 17 (Terradillos \u2013 Mansilla de las Mulas, almost 50 km), which many pilgrims split into two days. The shortest is stage 29 (Palas de Rei \u2013 Melide, 14.9 km), ideal for resting before the final stretch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is your first Camino, plan for 32\u201335 stages. It is better to arrive in Santiago rested than to push too hard and risk injury in the first few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<h3>How many kilometres is the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/h3>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s is approximately <strong>780 kilometres<\/strong> from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n<h3>How many days does the Camino Franc\u00e9s take?<\/h3>\n<p>The usual duration is <strong>30 to 35 days<\/strong>, depending on the pilgrim's pace and stage planning.<\/p>\n<h3>Where does the Camino Franc\u00e9s start?<\/h3>\n<p>The traditional starting point is <strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France)<\/strong>, crossing the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles. It is also common to start directly in <strong>Roncesvalles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the Camino Franc\u00e9s difficult?<\/h3>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s has <strong>variable difficulty<\/strong>. It includes demanding sections such as the Pyrenees crossing and the Montes de Le\u00f3n, but also long flat stages across the meseta. It is physically and mentally challenging, but accessible with proper preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best time of year to do the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/h3>\n<p>The best times are <strong>spring<\/strong> and <strong>autumn<\/strong>. Summer is very popular but also the most crowded period, especially in July and August.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you get the Compostela on the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The Camino Franc\u00e9s far exceeds the minimum <strong>100 km<\/strong> required to obtain the Compostela upon arriving in Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n<h3><b>How many kilometres is it from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official distance from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino Franc\u00e9s is approximately 115 kilometres. This is the minimum distance recognised by the Pilgrim's Office to obtain the Compostela on foot. The route is divided into 6 stages and is usually completed in 5 or 6 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the hardest stage of the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most demanding stage of the Camino Franc\u00e9s is the first: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port \u2013 Roncesvalles (26.3 km), with a positive elevation gain of more than 1,200 metres crossing the Pyrenees. Other particularly tough stages are Astorga \u2013 Foncebad\u00f3n (climb to the Cruz de Ferro) and Villafranca del Bierzo \u2013 O Cebreiro (steep ascent). In general, the meseta stages (Burgos \u2013 Le\u00f3n) are long and monotonous but without technical difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can you do the Camino Franc\u00e9s in winter?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, although with some considerations. The Camino Franc\u00e9s can be walked year-round, but in winter the Pyrenees crossing may be closed due to snow (usually from November to March). During those months, the obligatory alternative is to start from Roncesvalles or use the Valcarlos route. January and February are the quietest months of the year, with very few pilgrims and many hostels closed. It is recommended to book accommodation in advance and bring gear suitable for cold and rain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does the Camino Franc\u00e9s cost?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average budget for the Camino Franc\u00e9s is between 30 and 50 euros per day, depending on the type of accommodation and food chosen. Staying in public hostels (between 8 and 15 euros per night) is the most economical option. Pilgrims who prefer private hostels or guesthouses may spend between 20 and 40 euros on accommodation alone. To this must be added meals, transport to the starting point and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What credential do I need for the Camino Franc\u00e9s?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To walk the Camino Franc\u00e9s and obtain the Compostela you need the Pilgrim's Credential (Credencial del Peregrino), an official document stamped at hostels, churches, bars and other points along the route. You can obtain it before leaving from the Friends of the Camino de Santiago associations in your city, at the Camino offices in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port or Roncesvalles, or at many hostels along the way. There are also ways to process it online before you set off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is the Camino Franc\u00e9s well signposted?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The Camino Franc\u00e9s is the best signposted route of the entire Camino de Santiago. Yellow arrows and scallop shells mark the route at every point along the way. Although in some urban areas the signs may be less visible, in practice it is virtually impossible to get lost if you pay attention. The Peregrino Online app complements the physical signposting with up-to-date GPS maps for each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can you do the Camino Franc\u00e9s by bike?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The Camino Franc\u00e9s is suitable for cycling along most of its route, although some sections with mud or loose stone can be difficult with a road bike. To obtain the Compostela by bicycle, the minimum is 200 km (instead of 100 km on foot), so the closest starting point would be Ponferrada or Astorga. The Peregrino Online app includes the Bicigrino guide, specifically designed for cycling pilgrims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have more questions about the Camino Franc\u00e9s? Write to us at elperegrino.online@gmail.com or download the app to access all updated information.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Historical importance of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s has been the <strong>central axis of the Jacobean pilgrimage<\/strong> since the Middle Ages. It has been the main channel of cultural, religious, economic and social exchange between Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Cities such as <strong>Pamplona, Logro\u00f1o, Burgos, Le\u00f3n, Astorga and Santiago de Compostela<\/strong> grew and developed thanks to the continuous flow of pilgrims over the centuries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Statistics of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/strong> is by far the most travelled route of the entire <strong>Camino de Santiago<\/strong>. In <strong>2025<\/strong>, approximately <strong>45%<\/strong> of all pilgrims chose this route, meaning around <strong>240,000 pilgrims<\/strong> walked all or part of the Camino Franc\u00e9s. In terms of origin, <strong>52%<\/strong> were Spanish pilgrims, while the remaining <strong>48%<\/strong> were international. The most numerous foreign nationalities were, in order: <strong>Americans, Italians, Mexicans, Irish, Koreans, French, British and Germans<\/strong>, confirming the deeply international character of the Camino Franc\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<h3>Growth of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s has experienced <strong>sustained growth<\/strong> in recent years. Taking <strong>2019<\/strong> as a reference, when approximately <strong>190,000 pilgrims<\/strong> completed this route, in just six years the figure has reached <strong>240,000 pilgrims annually<\/strong>. This growth is directly related to the global increase in interest in the Camino de Santiago and the consolidation of the Camino Franc\u00e9s as the main and best-known route of the Jacobean network.<\/p>\n<h3>Most common starting points<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most relevant statistics is that <strong>67%<\/strong> of pilgrims on the Camino Franc\u00e9s begin their journey in <strong>Sarria<\/strong>, a town located just over <strong>100 km from Santiago<\/strong>, the minimum distance required to obtain the <strong>Compostela<\/strong>. This concentration causes significant congestion in the last 100 kilometres of the route. As an alternative to this crowding, many pilgrims choose routes such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/camino-sanabres\/\"><strong>Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/camino-invierno\/\"><strong>Camino de Invierno<\/strong><\/a>, less-travelled itineraries that also allow you to obtain the Compostela and offer a quieter, more authentic experience, and for which we also have a complete guide. In addition to Sarria, other popular starting points on the Camino Franc\u00e9s are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port:<\/strong> ~30,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<li><strong>Le\u00f3n:<\/strong> ~7,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<li><strong>O Cebreiro:<\/strong> ~6,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ponferrada:<\/strong> ~5,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roncesvalles:<\/strong> ~4,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<li><strong>Astorga:<\/strong> ~3,000 pilgrims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Added to these are dozens of intermediate towns from which pilgrims begin the Camino Franc\u00e9s, demonstrating the enormous flexibility of the route.<\/p>\n<h3>Months with the highest number of pilgrims<\/h3>\n<p>The busiest months on the Camino Franc\u00e9s are <strong>May, June, August and September<\/strong>, with an average of approximately <strong>35,000 pilgrims per month<\/strong>. During <strong>April, July and October<\/strong>, figures are also high, with between <strong>25,000 and 30,000 pilgrims per month<\/strong>. In the winter months, numbers drop significantly due to weather conditions and reduced services.<\/p>\n<h3>Ways to complete the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<p>The vast majority of pilgrims walk the Camino Franc\u00e9s <strong>on foot<\/strong>. However, around <strong>4%<\/strong> do it <strong>by bicycle<\/strong>. As notable figures, approximately <strong>300 people<\/strong> completed it <strong>on horseback<\/strong> and just over <strong>100 pilgrims<\/strong> finished the route <strong>in a wheelchair<\/strong>, demonstrating the diversity of profiles that walk this route.<\/p>\n<h3>Gender distribution<\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>2025<\/strong>, the pilgrim profile was made up of <strong>53% women<\/strong> and <strong>47% men<\/strong>, confirming a balanced participation and a growing female presence in the Jacobean pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Planning the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<h3>How many days do you need?<\/h3>\n<p>Between 30 and 35 days from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.<\/p>\n<h3>Best time to go<\/h3>\n<p>Spring and autumn are the most recommended times. Summer has good weather but high crowds.<\/p>\n<h3>Difficulty level<\/h3>\n<p>Medium-high difficulty due to accumulated distance, though technically accessible.<\/p>\n<h3>Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive network of public and private hostels<\/li>\n<li>Historic and modern signposting<\/li>\n<li>Medical services<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants and bars<\/li>\n<li>Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pilgrim preparation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior physical training<\/li>\n<li>Proper trekking footwear<\/li>\n<li>Light backpack<\/li>\n<li>Technical clothing<\/li>\n<li>Weather protection<\/li>\n<li>Pilgrim's Credential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s is not technically complex, but it does require good physical preparation due to its length and continuity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Who is the Camino Franc\u00e9s ideal for?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pilgrims seeking the complete Camino de Santiago experience<\/li>\n<li>People with time available<\/li>\n<li>History and culture lovers<\/li>\n<li>Spiritual pilgrims<\/li>\n<li>Long-distance travellers<\/li>\n<li>People who want to live the classic Jacobean tradition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Advantages of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Main historic route<\/li>\n<li>Greatest service infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Living pilgrim tradition<\/li>\n<li>Landscape diversity<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and monumental heritage<\/li>\n<li>Large pilgrim community<\/li>\n<li>Safety and signposting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Camino Franc\u00e9s within the Camino de Santiago<\/h2>\n<p>The Camino Franc\u00e9s is the <strong>central axis of the Jacobean network<\/strong>. All other routes converge directly or indirectly on it, making it the backbone of the Camino de Santiago. It represents the most traditional, historic and complete way to experience the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Camino Franc\u00e9s in images<\/h2>\n<div class=\"camino-galeria\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/1\/E\/0,4.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, starting point of the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, starting point of the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/1\/E\/10,9.jpg\" alt=\"Crossing the Pyrenees on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Crossing the Pyrenees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/1\/E\/25,6.jpg\" alt=\"Roncesvalles on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Roncesvalles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/13\/E\/15,0.jpg\" alt=\"Castilian meseta on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Castilian meseta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/12\/E\/17,4.jpg\" alt=\"Entering Burgos on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Entering Burgos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/19\/E\/13,3.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrim path in Le\u00f3n on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Pilgrim path in Le\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/22\/E\/1,8.jpg\" alt=\"Cruz de Ferro on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Cruz de Ferro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/24\/E\/29,8.jpg\" alt=\"O Cebreiro on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>O Cebreiro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/24\/E\/1,3.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrim statue on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Pilgrim statue on the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peregrino.online\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/fotos\/32\/E\/19,2.jpg\" alt=\"Arriving in Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Franc\u00e9s\" \/><figcaption>Arriving in Santiago de Compostela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; French Way \u2013 Complete guide, stages, planning and tips Stages of the French Way &nbsp; 1.Saint Jean-Roncesvalles &nbsp; 2.Roncesvalles-Zubiri &nbsp; 3.Zubiri-Pamplona<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3136","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3136"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44598,"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136\/revisions\/44598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}