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We offer the widest range of walking and cycling holidays in Europe, including the famous "Camino de Santiago" in Spain, France and Portugal, the mighty "Via Francigena" across the Alps to Rome, and the unspoiled but extraordinary "St Paul's Way" in Turkey and "Jesus Trail" in Israel. We provide more than 40 other walking holidays in Europe and hiking tours in North Africa. All the destinations visited during our holidays offer their own challenges and their own rewards, with a huge variety of landscapes, culture and history. We are fully committed to preserve natural ressources, protecting local cultural heritage and making positive impact in the communities we come into contact.
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SANT AGO Paris & Tours Way
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Vezelay Way Cluny Way Geneva Way
English Way Finisterre Way
Original Way Northern Way
Arles Way French Way
Portuguese Way
Jaume Way
The Camino de Santiago or Way
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Le Puy Way
of St. James, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The remains of the apostle Saint James the Great are believed to be buried there. Over the years, different ways have emerged.
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How to choose your Camino? Each Way is a unique experience, they have different assets depending on the regions.
Authenticity Unspoilt rural villages, local traditions, festivals, culture, music, food
Gastronomy Enjoy traditional food and drinks.
Spiritual Wether it is a pilgrimage or a Spiritual retreat, you will find your way.
Social Be part of the Community and make new friends.
Nature National parks, Pristine mountains, sleepy farmlands. Get some fresh air!
History Through History, legends and World Heritage sites.
Fitness There is a way for everybody, take the challenge that suits you best.
Comfort Cosy, Rustic and full of character. A different approach to hospitality.
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Camino de Santiago French Way The “Camino Francés” is the most popular of all the Camino. It starts in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees. This route goes through the magnificient cities of Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and Léon, before entering in Galicia, finishing in the stunning Santiago de Compostela.
CaminoWays tips Walk or cycle the last part of the French Way and get the real Camino feel.
1 - St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona
Distance: 69 Km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
2 - Pamplona to Logrono
Distance: 95 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
3 - Logrono to Burgos
Distance: 123 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
4 - Burgos to Sahagun
Distance: 123 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
5 - Sahagun to Leon
Distance: 55 Km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
6 - Leon to Ponferrada
Distance: 101 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
7 - Ponferrada to Sarria
Distance: 96 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
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8 - Sarria to Santiago, LAST 100KM
Distance: 115 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Check all the information on www.CaminoWays.com
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“The sensation when we arrived in Santiago was wonderful!”
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Camino de Santiago Finisterre Way Reaching Santiago de Compostela, you have the opportunity to continue your walking experience on the Finisterre Way. This is the only Camino going away from Santiago de Compostela. This route, pre-dating Christianity, was believed to be "the End of the World" (Costa da Morte). The pilgrimage finishes at the top of the cliffs of Finisterre, overlooking the Atlantic ocean.
CaminoWays tips The Finisterre way offers the most stunning landscape in Spain. Don’t miss the sunset from the light house.
Santiago to Cape Finisterre
Distance: 90 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
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“This walk will lead you to the edge of the world.”
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“English Way is an historical experience.�
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CaminoWays tips Worth seen are the town of Ferrol, Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc...
Ferrol to Santiago
Distance: 106 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
English Way The Camino Ingles or English Way is the historic pilgrimage for the pilgrims coming from Britain and Ireland, as well as it used to be a very important trading route. The first part offers nice coastal views. The second part, inlands, gives you the chance to discover the rural landscapes of Galicia. Your pilgrimage finishes in Santiago de Compostela and its amazing Cathedral.
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Camino de Santiago Northern Way The Northern Way is the route that runs along the northern coast of Spain. It starts in the Basque Country, from the amazing seaside resort of San Sebastian. The Way also passes through Bilbao (home of some of the best Tapas in Spain and the world famous Guggenheim museum), Santander (seaside resort and Grand Casino), and Oviedo (great atmosphere, delicious seafood and cider). Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to swim almost every evening in a different coastal resort.
CaminoWays tips San Sebastián, where every local bar is a culinary heaven and Michelin stars grow on trees.
Section 1 - San Sebastian to Bilbao Distance: 120 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Section 2 - Bibao to Santander Distance: 113 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Section 3 - Santander to Ribadesella Distance: 151 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Section 4 - Ribadesella to Oviedo
Distance: 82 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Check all the information on www.CaminoWays.com
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“Along the Spanish coast, you’ll enjoy the sea-side beauty!”
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Section 1 - Oviedo to Lugo Distance: 208 Km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
CaminoWays tips Cross the Cantabrian Mountains and get breath-taking views of the “Pico de Europa” in the distance.
Section 2 - Lugo to Santiago
Distance: 120 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Original Way The Original Way or Camino Primitivo, got its name as it was the first pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, when in the 9th Century Pelayo, rediscover the tomb of St James. The Camino de Santiago and St. James became, de-facto, symbols of the “Reconquista” and the oppression of Christians. Today, the "Camino Primitivo" is the most challenging of all the Camino Ways. It goes across the Cambrian Mountains, with outstanding views over the Pico de Europa, giving a chance to trekkers to give themselves a push.
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Camino de Santiago Via de la Plata By far the longest Camino, the Via de la Plata crosses the whole Spain from South to North. This Way was used by North African Christians on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Travel the Plata and discover Spain's untold story; Roman cities, conquistadors great buildings, and unspoilt nature.
CaminoWays tips Discover the medieval city of Caceres, where Spain's conquistadors called home. Roman’s Grandeur in Merida & Cáparra lost city.
1 - Sevilla to Monesterio
Distance: 107 Km Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
2 - Monesterio to Merida
Distance: 111 Km Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
3 - Merida to Caceres
Distance: 85 Km Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights
4 - Caceres to Carcaboso
Distance: 84 Km Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights
5 - Carcaboso to Salamanca
Distance: 132 Km Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
6 - Salamanca to Zamora
Distance: 69 Km Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
7 - Zamora to Puebla de Sanabria
Distance: 159 Km Duration: 9 days/ 8 nights
8 - Puebla de Sanabria to A Gudiña
Distance: 54 Km Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
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9 - A Gudiña to Ourense
Distance: 89 Km Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
10 - Ourense to Santiago
Distance: 111 Km Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
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Camino de Santiago Portuguese Way The Portuguese Way is a good alternative for pilgrims that are looking for a more rural experience on the Camino. It starts in Lisbon (Portuguese capital and home of UNESCO sites), passes through Santarem (Moorish bastions in Portugal), Coimbra (one of the first University), Porto (UNESCO city and Porto wine) and finishes in Santiago de Compostela.
CaminoWays tips Discover Tomar and its unique UNESCO templar church (Convento de Cristo) modelled on the Mosque of Omar and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
1 - Lisbon to Santarem Distance: 65 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
2 - Santarem to Coimbra Distance: 152 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
3 - Coimbra to Porto
Distance: 127 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
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4 - Porto to Tui
Distance: 127 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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5 - Tui to Santiago
Distance: 115 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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“Portuguese Way has many secrets and a strong character.� Check all the information on www.CaminoWays.com
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Jaume Way Barcelona
1- Port de la Selva to Vic Distance: 163 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
2 - Vic to Cervera
Distance: 156 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
CaminoWays tips Witness the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Monastery of St Pere de Rhode & Montserrat. Or just start walking from Barcelona.
3 - Cervera to Zaragoza
Distance: 202 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
4 - Zaragoza to Logrono
Distance: 169 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Jaume Way The impressive cultural heritage of Catalonia will surround you from Port de la Selva to Logrono. Passing through old villages and isolated monasteries, this authentic route offers a lot of traditional and historic places. In 1987 the Way of Sant Jaume was indeed declared European Cultural Itinerary and in 1993 added to the World Heritage list of UNESCO. Once in Logrono, you can continue your adventure on the French Way.
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Camino de Santiago Le Puy Way Le Puy Way, or Chemin du Puy, starts in Le Puy-en-Velay, close to Lyon in France. This is the most popular of Camino ways across France. Le Puy Way, is a superb hike through the Aubrac plateau national park, Quercy and the Gers (home to the famous Armagnac brandy). It finishes in the foot of the outstanding Pyrenees Mountains, where you can continue your adventure on the French Way.
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1 - Le Puy to Aumont-Aubrac
Discover the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”: Cahors, Montcuq, Lauzerte, Moissac, Auvillar, Lectoure.
2 - Aumont-Aubrac to Conques
Distance: 89 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Distance: 82 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
3 - Conques to Cahors Distance: 144 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
4 - Cahors to Lectoure Distance: 129 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
5 - Lectoure to Aire sur l’Abour Distance: 115 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
6 - Aire sur l’Abour to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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Distance: 162 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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“Discover the French countryside and enjoy stunning landscapes.”
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Camino de Santiago Arles Way The Arles Way, or Chemin d’Arles, was traditionally the route used by people from Italy and the south of France on their way to Santiago de Compostela. You will feel a particular atmosphere walking this Way, as it will lead you through the south of France and across the Pyrenees. The Arles Way joins the French Way at Puente la Reina, 20km south of Pamplona.
1 - St-Guilhem-le-DĂŠsert to Castres Distance: 189 Km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
2 - Castres to Toulouse Distance: 125 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
3 - Toulouse to Lourdes
Distance: 252 Km Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
4 - Lourdes to Jaca
Distance: 160 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
5 - Jaca to Puento de la Reina Distance: 136 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
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CaminoWays tips Join the two holy cities of Lourdes and Santiago, through a very spiritual pilgrimage.
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“Walk a Way of religion.”
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Camino de Santiago Paris & Tours Way The Paris & Tours Way is the route for the pilgrims coming from the North of France and Europe. It was an important road used since Celts and Roman times. Tours is an unmissable stage of the way and has been highly frequented by pilgrims, because of the famous tomb of Saint Martin (Evangelist in the IVth C.). This route is hilly but not difficult, and can be easily done, by walking or by bicycle. It joins the French Way in St Jean Pied-de-Port.
CaminoWays tips Start your walk in one of the most beautiful city of the world and discover the thue France.
1- Paris to Orleans
Distance: 153 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
2 - Orleans to Tours
Distance: 141 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
3 - Tours to Saintes
Distance: 276 Km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
4 - Saintes to Bordeaux
Distance: 126 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
5 - Bordeaux to St Jean Pied de Port
Distance: 265 Km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights Check all the information on www.CaminoWays.com
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“An Epic journey from Paris to Santiago.�
Camino de Santiago Vezelay Way Vezelay Way, or Chemin de Vezelay, runs southwest from the little town of Vezelay, famous for its abbey and the shrine of Mary Magdalene. The route then continues across the foothills of the Limousin, the hills and valleys of the PĂŠrigord, the large plains of Aquitaine and finally the nicely wooded Landes region. It joins the French Way in St Jean Pied-de-Port.
1- Vezelay to Nevers
Distance: 132 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
2 - Nevers to Limoges
Distance: 386 Km Duration: 16 days / 15 nights
3 - Limoges to Perigueux
CaminoWays tips Through Burgundy taste the stunning wine of one of the most famous French vineyard.
Distance: 207 Km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
4 - Perigueux to Mont-de-Marsan
Distance: 227 Km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
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5 - Mont-de-Marsan to St Jean Pied de Port
Paris & Tours Way Vezelay Way
Distance: 135 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Lyon
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Camino de Santiago Cluny Way The Cluny Way starts from Burgundy, the famous French vineyard. This route begins in the historical town of Cluny which has spread throughout Europe. It then crosses the Beaujolais hills, then winds through the countryside and the coast Roannaises through the Forez Mountains before joining the Puy en Velay through the gorges of the Loire. You adventure continues on the Puy Way.
CaminoWays tips The abbey of Cluny one of the richest and most important in France and Europe.
1- Cluny to Charlieu
Distance: 91 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
2 - Charlieu to Montbrison
Distance: 106 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
3 - Montbrison to Le Puy en Velay
Distance: 117 Km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
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“Cluny Way is a route of charm.�
Camino de Santiago Geneva Way The Camino Geneva Way, or Jacobweg, is an extension of the main way to Santiago de Compostela. This tour gives you exceptional views from the summit of the passes, drawing the horizon above the Alpine peaks and the gentle mountains of the Massif Central. It joins the Puy Way at Le Puy en Velay.
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Beside the beautiful scenery, the way is full of cultural sights, beautiful French villages and homely mountain food.
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“The beginning of an unforgettable adventure.”
1- Geneva to St Genix-sur-Guiers
Distance: 101 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
2 - Genix-sur-Guiers to St Clair-du-Rhône
Distance: 106 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
3 - St Clair-du-Rhône to Le Puy en Velay
Distance: 119 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Via Francigena
Via Francigena The Via Francigena is an ancient road to Rome, passing through England, France Switzerland and finally Italy. In medieval times it was an important road for the pilgrims heading south, and is since 1994 designated as a European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe. The route travels through some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, such as Kent, WWI battlefields, Champagne, Alps, Abruzzo, Umbria, Tuscany, Lazio, with the majority of the walking taking place on off-road tracks and ancient Roman roads.
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Via Francigena St Francis Way The St Francis Way, through Assis and Umbria, is an alternative route of the ancient Roman road between Florence and Rome. It is also known as the Way of St Francis of Assisi finishing in the Holy See, in front of St Peter’s Basilica. Before reaching the Vatican, you will visit charming places such as the unique historic centre of Florence or the church of Assisi.
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1 - Florence to Sansepolcro
Distance: 148 Km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
2 - Sansepolcro to Assisi
Distance: 140 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
3 - Assisi to Rieti
Distance: 146 Km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
4 - Rieti to Rome
Distance: 105 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
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Via Francigena Canterbury Way
The Via Francigena, Canterbury Way, is the traditional Roman road between Canterbury and Rome, passing through England, France, Switzerland and the north-west of Italy. Starting from the cathedral of Canterbury, across the Channel, Champagne region, the Alps, Tuscanny, it finishes in Rome, at the Vatican. London Charleroi
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“Through past and present, all roads lead to Rome..�
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Via Francigena 1 - Canterbury to Wisques
9 - Lausanne to Aosta
2 - From Wisques to Arras
10 - Aosta to Vercelli
3 - Arras to Laon
11 - Pisa Vercelli to Piacenza
4 - Laon to Reims
12 - Piacenza to Aulla
5 - Reims to Bar-sur-Aube
13 - Aulla to Lucca
Distance: 115 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Distance: 88.5 Km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Distance: 147 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Distance: 72 Km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Distance: 136 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Distance: 170 Km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Distance: 83 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
6 - Bar-sur-Aube to Langres
14 - Lucca to Siena
7 - Langres to Besancon
15 - Siena to Viterbo
8 - Besancon to Lausanne
16 - Viterbo to Rome
Distance: 79 Km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Distance: 116 Km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Highlights Canterbury Cathedral, Reims Cathedral, Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva, Aosta Valley, Tuscany, and Rome.
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African Ways Markets trek (Morocco) Our Markets trek is the ideal itinerary to combine sightseeing in Marrakech and enjoy moderate walking in the Atlas Mountains. The holiday starts in Asni where we visit the markets and see the sellers haggling their carpets, jewellery, livestock and fresh produces.
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