Explore Camino Frances the most famous route to Santiago de Compostela
Across Castilla y Leon province, enjoying the sunshine & the magnificent scenery.
Induldge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels in along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon

The French Way is the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago and the best known internationally.

6th section of the Camino Frances. Starting from Leon, one of the greatest cities in Spain & finishing in Ponferrada, built by the Templar in the 12th C. The Camino starts on the central high plateau, and goes across the untouched and eerie Leon Mountains.

At each stage, you are guaranteed a great level of comfort and gastronomy. The trail marking is extremely well done with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. The walk requires a good physical condition. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk including numerous great cultural highlights.

Day 1 - Coming to Leon
You will be pre-booked in a traditional hotel in the heart of the town.
We recommend you visit Leon, a former Roman encampment, now a large town. The historic center is well preserved and worth visiting. Over the course of time, León became the capital of the kingdom in the Middle Ages, a historic enclave on the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela. Not to Miss: The Pulchra Leonina (the "Sistine Chapel" of Spanish architecture) & the old "Hospital de San Marcos".

Town:Shops, ATM, all facilities. Accommodation: 3* hotel, in an old 16th C. monastery and rigt inside the historical center... quite amazing!

Day 2 - Leon To Villadangos del Paramo (5h45, 22km, +110m -50m)
Leaving Leon the urban area continues almost as far as Virgen del Camino (7km). From this point onwards, however, it becomes more interesting as you follow the historical route, along the Plateau of Leon.

Town: Shops, ATM, all facilities. Accommodation: 1* hotel in the middle of the village. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 –Villadangos del Paramo to Astorga (6h30, 26km, +/-140m)
You pass the famous "Puente de Orbigo" and leave behind the Plateau of Leon, which is now so stepped, due to the spread of irrigation farming methods which has heavily influenced this region. The Leon Mountains can be seen up ahead, and the end of this stage will bring you to Astorga, the capital of Margateria. Not to miss in Astorga: Episcopal palace, the cathedral, and the city walls.

Town: ATM, Shops Accommodation:3* hotel right in the historic center,, en-suite Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 – Astorga to Rabanal del Camino (5h, 19km, +270m -20m)
Now totally immersed in the region, yet hardly noticing it, we gradually make our way up to the first foothills of the Leon Mountains. This part of the countryside is characterised by broom, oak trees and conifer plantations.

Town: 1 Shop, couple of restaurants and bars. Accommodation: 1* hotel family run. an old celtic house, in a fairytale village, unforgettable! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada (7h30, 32km, +250m -880m)
One of the most rewarding days, passing through broom, heather and other plant species you will continue your ascent toward the famous "Mount Irago". At the pass on the mountain you will see the "Iron Cross", an age-old tradition, before making your way downwards to the wealthy area of Bierzo.

Note: here we can split the day in two with: 24km the first day and 8km the second day.
Accommodation is in a fabulous, new, very stylish chalet hotel in Molinaseca

Town:Shops, ATM, all facilities. Accommodation: 3* hotel 200m from the historical center, en-suite Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 – Ponferrada, end of the trip
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

Meal: Breakfast

• Luggage transferred from Hotel to hotel
• Rooms en-suite
• Half-Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance
• Drinks
• Dinner 1st and last nights