An inspiring, practical guide for all kinds of walkers, whether planning a two-month journey or just a short section of the route.
Since the Middle Ages, Santiago de Compostela has drawn pilgrims from every background. Today, walking the routes that lead there is an accessible adventure and an invitation to embrace a slower, simpler way of life.
Travel from Le Puy-en-Velay in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, or continue to Fisterra on the Atlantic, Spain's Finisterre. From the rounded hills of Haute-Loire to green Galicia, Basque flavours to Rioja, and rugged Aubrac to the desert-like expanses of the Meseta, the journey reveals varied landscapes and outstanding heritage.
The book divides the route into 36 sections, with downloadable GPX tracks, allowing you to create a journey suited to your interests and available time.
A practical section supports walkers on the Le Puy-en-Velay route, the Camino Francés and the route to Fisterra. Its information and advice have been checked on the ground by the author, who has walked the Camino routes for several years.
Equipment, packing a rucksack, preventing and dealing with minor physical problems, managing a budget and maps provide the keys to a rewarding, memorable pilgrimage.
