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Destinations Camino trip sections
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The Portuguese Way Coastal Route The Finisterre Way The English Way Via de la Plata The French Way The Original Way The Northern Way Le Puy Route Via Francigena
Spain 1 La Gomera: A small jewel in the Canary Islands 2 Tenerife: Hikers paradise 3 Gran Canaria: Coastal walk 4 Menorca: Discover the idyllic island 5 Catalonia: The wild coast France 6 Dordogne: A delicate savour of France 7 Burgundy: Walk amongst the “Grand Crus” 8 Alsace: Traditions, culture and vineyards 9 Loire Valley: UNESCO castles 10 Luberon: Hilly heart of Provence 11 Provence: The Verdon Gorge 12 Mont Blanc: The classic of the Alps 7 9
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Ferrol A Coruña
Le Puy-en-Velay
Santander Bilbao Biarritz
Muxia Fisterra
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San Sebastian
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Italy 13 Cinque Terre: Coastal walk 14 Tuscany: La Dolce vita 15 The heart of Amalfi coast 15 Amalfi Coast: The Italian paradise 16 Dolmites: A vertical universe
Slovenia 19 Julian Alps 19 “Multi-activity� 19 Lakes and valleys Bulgaria 20 Rila and Pirin mountains
Switzerland 12 Mont Blanc: The classic of the Alps Austria 17 Salzkammergut: Cultural landscapes 17 Salzkammergut: E-bike cycling tour 18 Dachstein: A UNESCO mountain 8 17
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Our company One Foot Abroad organises (easy to challenging) walking and cycling holidays for adventure seekers in Europe. We offer a great range of manageable walks and cycles for all age groups, in particular on the famous Camino de Santiago (or Way of St James) via our specialised brand Follow the Camino. We were the first ever Tour Operator to operate the Camino de Santiago by creating manageable sections along the main routes to Santiago de Compostela. We are often copied but never equalled! Each of our specific trips or sections are divided into 6 or 7 days, where you can walk or cycle a reasonable and manageable number of kilometres each day. You will spend each night in carefully selected and regularly assessed, authentic accommodation (family owned hotels, genuine guest houses or great pensiones), while enjoying the social and culture scene with the freshest local food and drinks! Since 2006 we’ve organised tour for thousands of pilgrims and holiday makers on the Camino from all over the world, cycling, walking and even horse riding!
Contact us IE + 353 1 687 21 44 UK +44 2 08816 7328 US +1 916 287 8651 SP +34 911 234 710 info@followthecamino.com info@onefootabroad.com
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Trip style Guided tours. Our guides are bilingual in Spanish and English. They will lead the Way and explain to you all there is to know about the Camino and look after your needs. Just ask them! Self guided tours. We will organise everything and give you all the material you need to complete your pilgrimage in comfort. Walking. Even just walking the Camino can be highly adventurous. Assess your own capabilities, find the right fit for you with the help of our team and your Camino experience will be unforgettable. Cycling. On a Follow the Camino bike trail, you can bring your own bike, or a bike and accessories can be included in your package. Horse riding. Travelling on horseback allows you to cover a lot of ground and provides you with an elevated viewpoint from which you can admire the scenery.
Difficulty Easy
Walk of less than 5 hours a day on average, on a path or a trail, accessible to everybody. Gentle terrain without steep climbs or high mountains. This grade is suitable for older people or for families with children aged 6 or older.
Moderate
Walk of up to 7 hours a day on average, on a path or a trail, and up to 1000m ascent per day. Possibility of high altitude and/or steep climb, with no technical difficulties. Distance is less than 20 km on average.
Challenging
Stages can be more than 7 hours and more than 1000m ascent or 20 km long. Paths can be technical at times and/or steep. Fitness levels must be adequate and previous walking experience is desirable. 5
Symbols Technical Hill walking. The terrain requires no technical equipment required (apart from a good pair of walking shoes). Trekking. Stages are longer with more walking and may include technical parts. Climbing. The terrain includes some technical parts with the use of specific equipment and hands.
Thematic Highlight. If you were to pick one and only one, this is the one! Cultural. Will confront you with a non-western/urban way of life (food, traditions, architecture). Spiritual/Religous. Holds a strong Religious / Spiritual background although can be enjoyed for more touristic aspects. Nature. Over 90% of the trip is in rural / non city environment. History. Includes great historical monuments and places. Gourmet. Possibility to enjoy a greater variety and quality of food and beverages. UNESCO. The trip by UNESCO Heritage sites. Bucket List. The trip can be considered a must for most people.
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Testimonials
RECOMENDED
Frank - April 2015 My friends and I have walked one stage of the Camino for each of the past two Easter weekends. We booked through Follow the Camino and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Follow the Camino took the hassle out of the walk having organised accommodation, luggage transfers and airport transfers. All we had to do was walk. The hotels in one of the smaller towns didn’t measure up to the standard of the hotels in the cities but the choice simply wasn’t there. Follow the Camino did a great job. Looking forward to next year! Nina - April 2015 We just came back from our trip Camino de Santiago (section 6 & 7). We were impressed by the Camino from Leon to Sarria so much!! We liked the small charming northern Spanish villages with beautiful houses, old churches, fantastic cathedrals! All accommodation was perfect. We liked (enjoyed) meals in the hotels during the Camino. We are happy and hope to return on Camino again! Teresa - October 2014 We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our Camino experience. I would consider doing the Camino again, but would prefer to do it over a longer period of time, with shorter walks each day.
Most popular The Camino de Santiago is extremely popular as you get closer to the UNESCO protected city of Santiago and it’s cathedral where the remains of St James are kept. People going for the first time would usually walk the French Way - Section 8/8 from Sarria to Santiago or the Portuguese Way - Section 5/5. The crossing of the Pyrenees on the French Way - Section 1/8 is also a must see. Recently the Portuguese Coastal Way is becoming more popular each year. This is from Porto to Santiago along magnificent coastline.
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The French Way Camino Frances
The Camino Frances or French Way is the most traditional of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela, dating from the Codex Calixtinus (12th Century). It is by far the most celebrated and best known internationally. In Medieval times, thousands of pilgrims, mostly coming from France, walked the French Way to reach the tomb of the Apostle St. James the Great. Sant
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Section 5/8 Sahagun to León 55 km 5 days
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Section 6/8 León to Ponferrada 101 km 6 days
Section 7/8 Ponferrada to Sarria 96 km 6 days
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This Camino crosses some of the most beautiful parts of Spain, passing through great cities like Pamplona, Le坦n and Burgos. It includes many very important pilgrimage towns, such as Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Logro単o and Sarria. The breath-taking journey navigates through the Pyrenees Mountains, vineyards, the plain, rugged mountains to the gentle hills of rural Galicia before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The Camino Frances is an amazing journey, favoured by most pilgrims and many at Follow the Camino.
Section 2/8 Pamplona to Logro単o 95 km 6 days
Section 3/8 Logro単o to Burgos 123 km 7 days
Section 4/8 Burgos to Sahagun 123 km 8 days
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The Portuguese Way Camino Portugues
The Portuguese Way or Camino Portugues is an amazing journey, favoured by Paulo Coelho and many at Follow the Camino. This Camino, which was used by Queen Isabel of Portugal in the 13th Century, crosses some of the most beautiful parts of North Portugal and South Galicia with great cities like Lisbon, Porto and Pontevedra along the way. It reaches many very important pilgrimage towns such as Tui. It winds gently northwards, along ancient tracks and paths that traverse woodland, farmland, villages, towns and historic cities. Some paths are routed over stunning medieval bridges, many of which maintain some trace elements of Roman design. Also it is one of the routes which allows you to obtain the Compostela (certificate of pilgrimage) when you walk at least from Tui to Santiago!
Section 1/5 Lisbon to Santarem 91 km 6 days
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Section 2/5 Santarem to Coimbra 152 km 8 days
Section 3/5 Coimbra to Porto 127 km 8 days
Section 4/5 Porto to Tui
127 km 8 days
Section 5/5 Tui to Santiago
115 km 8 days
The Portuguese Way: Surf & Turf Camino Portuguese Coastal Route
Surf and Turf combines history with some of the best sandy beaches in the world. It is the road less travelled but with some notable visitors including Christopher Columbus after his return from America (Baiona). It’s perfect for those with a sense of adventure after walking the French or classic Portuguese Way. The walk is gentle and flat mainly following cobble stone, tarmac or wooden paths. This route has a higher standard of accommodation as you pass through Porto, Baiona, Oia and Vigo before you merge for the last 4 days with the classic Portuguese Way. Get ready for sand, sea and spectacular scenery.
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The Northern Way Camino del Norte
The Camino del Norte or Northern Way could be called the “Ruta de la Costa” as this Camino was used for centuries by Spanish pilgrims, making their way along the magnificent coasts of the Basque region and Asturias to Santiago de Compostela. Eventually, this Camino joins the Original Way or Camino Primitivo in Oviedo. In Medieval times, thousands of pilgrims, mostly coming from Asturias, walked the Northern Way to reach the tomb of the Apostle Saint James the Great in Santiago. If you are looking to escape the eat of the summer and the crowds and to be able to dip into the sea after a day’s walk and want to experience some of the best food and wines Spain has to offer, but still have an authentic and culturally rich experience, the Northern Way is for you! The Camino del Norte is a quieter route than the French Way but also an amazing journey, favoured by many pilgrims. This Camino crosses some of the most beautiful parts of the northern coast of Spain with great cities such as San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander and Oviedo
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Le Puy Route Via Podiensis
Crossing the Tarn and the Adour, the track enters the rich rolling expanses of Gascony and arrives at the Basque village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees, the end of the French half of the pilgrimage, the beginning of the very famous French Way which travels northern Spain.
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Le Puy Route begins in Le-Puy-en-Velay, a city set in a volcanic landscape, 130 kilometres South West of Lyon, in France. It continues through southwestern France to the foothills of the Pyrenees, where this Camino joins up with the French Way.
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The old Via Podiensis or Le Puy Route is one of the four main pilgrimage routes through France, used by French pilgrims but also by others coming through Switzerland and from points further back in Germany, Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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Section 2/6 Aumont-Aubrac to Conques 113 km 7 days
Section 4/6 Cahors to Lectoure 129 km 7 days
Section 5/6 Lectoure to Air-Sur-L’Abour 115 km 7 days
Section 6/6 Air-Sur-L’Abour to St Jean Pied de Port 162 km 8 days
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The Silver Way Via de la Plata
This is the longest of all the Caminos to Santiago. It starts in Seville and travels through the regions of Andalucia, Extremadura, Castilla, Leon and Galicia, crossing nature reserves of great cultural and ecological heritage. Due to its length, this itinerary offers many alternative routes and a number of notable entry points into Galicia from Northeast Portugal. The Silver Way is actually an extension of the Roman road known as the Via de la Plata, which connected Emerita Augusta (Merida) with Asturica Augusta (Astorga), and crosses the western part of the Iberian Peninsula from south to north, travelling over the basins of the Tajo and Duero Rivers. The Way was laid out in early Christian times with older roads providing a convenient template. Also it is one of the routes which allows you to obtain the Compostela (certificate of pilgrimage) when you walk at least the last 100km from Ourense to Santiago!
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Section 1/10 Seville to Monesterio 107 km 7 days
Section 2/10 Monesterio to Merida 111 km 7 days
Section 3/10 Merida to Caceres 75 km 6 days
Section 4/10 Caceres to Plasencia
Section 5/10 Plasencia to Salamanca
Section 6/10 Salamanca to Zamora
84 km 6 days
132 km 8 days
69 km 5 days
Section 7/10 Zamora to Puebla
Section 8/10 Puebla to A Gudi単a
Section 9/10 A Gudi単a to Ourense
159 km 9 days
54 km 5 days
89 km 7 days
Section 10/10 Ourense to Santiago 111 km 7 days
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The Original, English and Finisterre Ways Caminos Original, InglĂŠs and Finisterre
The Original Way Camino Original
This Walking Holiday explores the first section of the Camino Primitivo / Original Way. This Camino section was followed by the first devout pilgrims in the 9th century who travelled from the kingdom of Asturias to Santiago de Compostela. It covers some of the most impressive landscape of the Camino and begins in Oviedo. Every day during the walk you will be guaranteed a good level of comfort and fine food. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness as it traverses mountainous terrain. However, it is a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights, including the medieval city Oviedo and Lugo’s 3rd century Roman fortified walls). The 2nd section of the Original Way starts in Lugo and rejoins the French Way after 2 days. It has a good mix of quiet and busy trail.
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The English Way Camino Inglés
In medieval times the Camino enjoyed widespread fame throughout Europe. Traditionally, English and Irish pilgrims arrived by sea at Ferrol or A Coruna on the northern coast, giving the English Way its name. The route starts by following the rugged hilly coast line and then moves inland to the lush, wooded countryside. Passing through the medieval village of Betanzos is like travelling back in time with its hill-perched market place. It is quieter than other routes so for those who are trying to get away from the more popular French Way, the English Way presents a great alternative to reach Santiago and get your pilgrim certificate within a week.
The Finisterre Way Muxia Way
For the few who still crave more after finishing their Camino trip in Santiago, the Finisterre Way extends the journey to the “Coast of Death”. This Camino route passes remote hilly villages and finishes at the steep cliffs of Spain’s westernmost point. The accommodation level is not as high as the other parts of the Camino as it is less travelled, but standards are well maintained in terms comfort and gastronomy. The trail is clearly marked with the “scallop shell” showing you the Way. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness as some stages are rather long. (Up to 33 km, it’s possible to split them with transfers).
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Via Francigena The 1,700 km trip leads to Rome from Canterbury, passing through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The Way crosses all of Italy from North to South passing through some of the most beautiful areas of the country such as the Alps, Tuscany, the countryside of Lazio and Rome. The route was written down by the 10th century Archbishop of Canterbury, Sigeric the Serious, when he returned to Canterbury after being ordained Cardinal by the Pope. Together with the Way of Saint James and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, the Via Francigena is one of the most important pilgrimage routes.
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EduCamino Walking the Camino is a wonderful experience, and our EduCamino is even more enjoyable. Just walk it with your students and we take care of your airport transfers, luggage transfer, accommodation, food, down to the smallest details to make it fun and hassle free! For groups of students we usually book hostels or “albergues� municipales where the students sleep in dorms, keeping it authentic and affordable. On top of this, with our bilingual guides, you will experience more and never worry about getting lost! Sense of Achievement and Inner Journey! As an educational tool, EduCamino is a healthy, fun and great adventure where your students can learn about history, religion, language and culture, while experiencing some of the greatest natural landscapes in Europe. Tasting fresh and natural local food and breathing in the fresh air, are added values to this unique trip. Walking along such a historical trail, in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims who have done this walk for centuries, helps to transform this trip into an amazing inner and spiritual journey. Equally important is the sense of achievement as you reach your goal and arrive at your destination after days of walking. This is a great boost of confidence at a time in their life when students may need it most and an opportunity
Groups and Families If you find it a challenge to gather your friends or family because everyone is busy or scattered in different locations, a walking is the perfect opportunity to get your nearest and dearest together. A walking holidays offer the ideal mix of activity for young and old alike. While each day will be a new adventure, at night they can be safe in the knowledge that One Foot Abroad / Follow The Camino has taken care of all logistical concerns! We can help you make all this happen by contacting the members of your group directly, answering any questions, managing individual payments and handling various requests.This means you can have all the benefits of the group holiday without the organisational hassle. 22
Charity Camino Walking the Camino is a wonderful experience and with Follow the Camino it is even more enjoyable! Just walk it with your volunteers and we take care of the rest! We take care of your airport transfers, luggage transfer, accommodation, food and every other little detail to make it fun and hassle free! For groups, we book 2-3* hotels and Rustic-Charm Guesthouses keeping it authentic and comfortable. And with our bilingual guides, you can experience more and never get lost. Sense of Achievement and Inner Journey! As a fundraising tool, the Camino is healthy, fun and a great adventure where your volunteers will experience Spain in a unique way: experiencing some of the greatest natural landscapes in Europe, tasting fresh and natural local food, breathing the fresh air. Walking along such a historical trail, in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims who have done this walk for centuries, helps to contribute to making this trip an amazing inner and spiritual journey. Your Fundraisers love you for what you do to help others, so help them love the Camino and raise those essential funds to continue doing what you do best!
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Mont Blanc: “The classic of the Alps” 13 days/12 nights 192 km
Mont Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long distance walks. It is suitable for all hill walkers as it is not technical. This trip is a great way to approach mountaineering. You’ll travel through three countries, enjoying a walking tour that fulfils your desires in one of the world’s finest landscapes.
Les Aiguilles Rouges
Hiking through the Alps
Technical mountain route
Dordogne: “A delicate savour of France” 8 days/7 nights 89 km
Known to the French as “Périgord”, the Dordogne “département”, is named after the most important of the region’s seven rivers. The area is a celebration of colour and diversity of landscape. It is also called the “Land of the 1001 sites”.
Beynac
Goose’s foie gras
Montfort castle
Loire Valley: “UNESCO castles” 12 days/11 nights 185 km
This area is an exceptional cultural landscape, of great beauty, comprised of historic cities and villages, great architectural monuments and lands that have been cultivated and shaped by centuries of interaction between local populations and their physical environment.
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Chenonceau castle
Amboise castle
Blois castle
Luberon: “Hilly heart of Provence” 7 days/6 nights 92 km
The Luberon is a vast area with exceptionally varied flora and fauna, outstanding architectural heritage (five of the villages ranked as “Most beautiful villages in France”) and beautiful landscapes. The area is named after the main range; a compact massif with an easy 1100m summit.
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Palais des Papes, Aviñon
Mirabeau castle
Provence: “The Verdon Gorge” 5 days/4 nights 50 km
“Le grand Canyon du Verdon”, defines the border between Le Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It is much smaller than the Grand Canyon but it’s Europe’s deepest. This is a stunning nature conservation area, the Parc Naturel Regional du Verdon.
Rougon
Immersive landscapes
Castellane
2 Alpes: “Multi-Activity” 8 days/7 nights
For a week you will stay in a comfortable self-catering apartment or chalet located in the heart of the world renowned resort of the Les 2 Alpes (1650m). This is a perfect base for adventurers or families who don’t want to plan everything in advance but want to have a great choice of activities located in one place.
Rafting
Bungee jumping
Hiking
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Tuscany: “La Dolce Vita” 6 days/5 nights 62 km
Situated on the west side of Italy on the Mediterranean coast, Tuscany is simply steeped in natural beauty, history and culture. Chains of slender cypress trees rise and fall amongst the green brown contours of the Tuscan hills. Here you will discover peace and calm.
Chianti region
Piazza del Campo, Siena
Roman theatre, Volterra
Amalfi Coast: “The italian paradise” 8 days/7 nights 62 km
Is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, an intriguing mix between an overwhelming natural environment and the patient labour of men, who have transformed the steep mountain slopes into a cascade of terraced lemon groves, with sites of cultural interest scattered all over.
Positano
Glorious coastlines
St Andrea cathedral, Amalfi
Cinque Terre: “Coastal walk“ 4 days/3 nights 35 km
Cinque Terre encompasses five beautiful coastal medieval villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get ready for some spectacular sea views. There is an option to extend to 7 days.
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Vernazza
San Pietro
Monterosso al Mare
Gran Canaria: “Coastal walk “ 8 days/7 nights 54 km
Explore snaking trails, cross huge canyons, climb peaks with bird’s eye views of the surrounding countryside, discover volcanic landscapes, admire amazing waterfalls... Get to know Gran Canaria’s impressive natural heritage - much of the island is a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve.
Mogan port
Beach of La Aldea de San Nicolas
San Telmo park
La Gomera: “A small jewel” 8 days/7 nights 66 km
La Gomera is the smallest island of the Canary Islands. It has the Famous Garajonay National Park, Valle Gran Rey Vallehermoso and Hermigua which is a fascinating hiking area with imposing rock-faces, deep ravines, wildly romantic forests, and breathtaking viewpoints.
Beautiful cliffs
Nice beaches
Perfects landscapes
Catalonia: “The wild coast” 8 days/7 nights 74 km
Discover the “wild coast” with its miles of coastal cliffs, solitary beaches and coves with crystal clear water or mountain trails offering historic monuments, vineyards, Mediterranean forest and spectacular views of the Pyrenees or the Aiguamolls Nature Reserve.
Fishing port
Crystal clear water
Fantastic beaches
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