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1 FULL FRENCH WAY - 17 KM PER DAY Always dreamed of walking the Full French Way but worried about long distance? Discover the 787 km (489 miles) of the French Way from Saint-Jean- Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyreneese to Santiago de Compostela in 47 days + breaks, with an average of 17 km per day (10,5 miles), staying in beautiful, beautiful, peaceful and historical guest-houses on the Camino de Santiago or 2 to 5* hotels in town centers. We shortened the walking days to give you time to take in all those wonderful and unique places you will walking and relax in the afternoons. Our self-guided Full French Way include accommodation, a John Brierley Guidebook so you won t get lost, airport & luggage transfers, breakfast and dinners and the famous Ultreya Tours service. So follow your dream of walking the Full French while enjoying true Northern Spain hospitality & gastronomy with walkable distances. PRICE & DATES Full route for 6210 per person Cost per stage: Stage 1 - Saint Jean / Logroño in 12 nights per person - Single room supplement: per room Stage 2 - Logroño / Burgos in 7 nights Single room supplement: per room Stage 3 - Burgos / Leon in 9 nights Single room supplement: per room Stage 4 - Leon / O Cebreiro in 9 nights Single room supplement: per room Stage 5 - O Cebreiro / Santiago in 9 nights Single room supplement: per room FACT FILE Accommodation Luxurious Manors & 2 to 5* Hotels Total Walking Distance 787 km Duration 47 days / 46 nights Starts Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Stops Pamplona, Logroño, Navarette, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Burgos, Carrion de los Condes, León, Astorga, Villafranca del Bierzo, O Cebreiro, Sarria, Portomarin and many more Ends Santiago de Compostela CAMINO FULL FRENCH WAY INCLUDES En-suite accommodation in charming guesthouses & 2 to 5* historical hotels includes if available nights in the Paradores of Leon, Santo Domingo de la Calzada & Villafranca do Bierzo Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel Transfers to and from all hotels if needed Emergency support from our local team All taxes and gratuities for the hotels A detailed guidebook per room All Breakfasts and Dinners A Pilgrim Kit per person including an Official Pilgrim Passport (Credential) Walk between 10 km and 24 km per day

CAMINO FULL FRENCH WAY DAY BY DAY ITINERARY This 47 nights route brings you along the 775 km of the Camino

1 Arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 0 2 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Virgen of Orisson - transfer Saint Jean 12 3

Pamplona 15 7 Pamplona Muruzábal 20 8 Muruzábal Cirauqui 12 9 Cirauqui Estella 15 10 Estella Los Arcos 22 11 Los

with wonderful views onto the region Discover the City of the Running of the Bulls - Pamplona Climb to Alto del

2 CAMINO FULL FRENCH WAY DAY BY DAY ITINERARY This 47 nights route brings you along the 775 km of the Camino Frances - French Way from Saint-Jean- Pied-de-Port on the French border of the Pyreneese to Santiago de Compostela with shorter walking days. STAGE 1 - WALK 165 KM FROM SAINT-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT TO LOGRONO From the Pyrenees towards Navarra and into la Rioja. 1 Arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 0 2 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Virgen of Orisson - transfer Saint Jean 12 3 transfer Virgen of Orisson Roncesvalles 15 4 Roncesvalles Viscarret 12 5 Viscarret Larrasoaña 16 6 Larrasoaña Pamplona 15 7 Pamplona Muruzábal 20 8 Muruzábal Cirauqui 12 9 Cirauqui Estella Estella Los Arcos Los Arcos Viana Viana Logroño 10 Cross a Mountain Chain and meet the Virgin of Biakorri on top of the Pyreneese with wonderful views onto the region Discover the City of the Running of the Bulls - Pamplona Climb to Alto del Perdon & walk across vineyards & beautiful countryside Go wine-tasting in a small winery in La Rioja (extra 15) Visit the Museo Vivanco de la Cultura del Vino in Logroño- said to be the best in the world! (extra 15)

STAGE 2 - WALK 124 KM FROM LOGRONO TO BURGOS From the world-famous wine region of la Rioja to la Meseta of Castilla y Leon.

Villafranca Montes de Oca 20 7 Villafranca Montes de Oca Atapuerca 19 8 Atapuerca Burgos 20 Stay in the emblematic Parador of Santo Domingo de la Calzada (if

caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca where the records of the earliest known hominids in Europe, dating to between 780,000 and 1 million years ago, were found.

birthplace of Castillian Spanish, on a day tour from Azofra - guided tour & return taxi included (extra 60) Discover Burgos the City of the Spanish Hero El

3 STAGE 2 - WALK 124 KM FROM LOGRONO TO BURGOS From the world-famous wine region of la Rioja to la Meseta of Castilla y Leon. 1 Arrive in Logroño 0 2 Logroño Navarrete 13 3 Navarrete Najera 17 4 Najera Santo Domingo 21 5 Santo Domingo Viloria de Rioja 14 6 Viloria de Rioja Villafranca Montes de Oca 20 7 Villafranca Montes de Oca Atapuerca 19 8 Atapuerca Burgos 20 Stay in the emblematic Parador of Santo Domingo de la Calzada (if available) Walk across Medieval Rioja along the red earth trails and discover the beautiful villages of Navarrete and Najera, Visit the UNESCO World Heritage caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca where the records of the earliest known hominids in Europe, dating to between 780,000 and 1 million years ago, were found. - located 1 kilometer from the village of Atapuerca (extra 18) Visit the 6th century UNESCO World Heritage San Millán Yuso and Suso Monasteries, the birthplace of Castillian Spanish, on a day tour from Azofra - guided tour & return taxi included (extra 60) Discover Burgos the City of the Spanish Hero El Cid and home to a grandiose Cathedral Stay in charming guest-houses on the Camino and 4* hotels in the main cities Try costillas grilled over sarmientos in La Rioja and cordero lechal asado (succulent roast lamb) in Burgos

STAGE 3 - WALK 180 KM FROM BURGOS TO LEON From the UNESCO Heritage Sites of Castilla y Leon across

1 Arrive in Burgos 0 2 Burgos Hornillos del Camino 20 3 Hornillos del Camino Castrojeriz 20 4

Ledigos Sahagún 16 8 Sahagún El Burgo Ranero 18 9 El Burgo Ranero Mansilla de las Mulas 19 10

Walk through the endless green and gold fields of the Tierra de Campos Visit the ruins of the San

Villalcázar de Sirga and its enormous fortified Templar basilica, Santa María la Blanca (St.

4 STAGE 3 - WALK 180 KM FROM BURGOS TO LEON From the UNESCO Heritage Sites of Castilla y Leon across the Meseta. 1 Arrive in Burgos 0 2 Burgos Hornillos del Camino 20 3 Hornillos del Camino Castrojeriz 20 4 Castrojeriz Fromista 26 5 Fromista Carrión de los Condes 19 6 Carrión de los Condes Ledigos 24 7 Ledigos Sahagún 16 8 Sahagún El Burgo Ranero 18 9 El Burgo Ranero Mansilla de las Mulas Mansilla de las Mulas Leon 18 Experience the flatness of the Meseta - a time for introspection and a time to strengthen your will. Enjoy a refreshing walk along the canal between Puente Fitero to Boadilla del Camino into Fromista Walk through the endless green and gold fields of the Tierra de Campos Visit the ruins of the San Antón Convent, the Virgen del Manzano Collegiate Church and the San Juan Church in Castrojeriz Visit Villalcázar de Sirga and its enormous fortified Templar basilica, Santa María la Blanca (St. Mary the White) Stay in Sahagun, the Spanish Cluny Sleep in the Parador Hostal de San Marcos, a 5* hotel which is one of the most extraordinary historic hotels on the Old Continent and you will recognize it from the movie The Way where Martin Sheen splurges for one night. (if available)

STAGE 4 - WALK 171 KM FROM LEON TO O CEBREIRO Roman Goldmining towns, Templar, Celtes and breathtaking views 1 Arrive in Leon 0 2 Leon Mazarife 21 3

do Bierzo 23 9 Villafranca do Bierzo Las Herrerías 21 10 Las Herrerías O Cebreiro 8 Discover the ancient Roman city of Astorga with its beautiful

tour to the World Heritage Roman Gold Mines of Las Medulas from Ponferrada (ask us for details) Cross two amazing mountain chains - the Mountains of

Templar Castles in Ponferrada and the location chosen by Paolo Coelho for one of the most memorable scenes from his book The Pilgrimage.

Perdón gate Have lunch in the timeless Celtic village of O Cebreiro, with stunning panoramic views of the valleys below from 1300 meters up, the

5 STAGE 4 - WALK 171 KM FROM LEON TO O CEBREIRO Roman Goldmining towns, Templar, Celtes and breathtaking views 1 Arrive in Leon 0 2 Leon Mazarife 21 3 Mazarife Hospital de Orbigo 13 4 Hospital de Orbigo Astorga 17 5 Astorga Rabanal 20 6 Rabanal Acebo 17 7 Acebo Ponferrada 16 8 Ponferrada Villafranca do Bierzo 23 9 Villafranca do Bierzo Las Herrerías Las Herrerías O Cebreiro 8 Discover the ancient Roman city of Astorga with its beautiful Gothic Cathedral, a unusual Episcopal palace designed by Antonio Gaudí (mostly known for designing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona) Plan a afternoon tour to the World Heritage Roman Gold Mines of Las Medulas from Ponferrada (ask us for details) Cross two amazing mountain chains - the Mountains of Leon and of O Cebreiro Leave a symbolic token under the Cruz de Hierro, the Iron Cross next to Rabanal del Camino Visit on of the last remaining Templar Castles in Ponferrada and the location chosen by Paolo Coelho for one of the most memorable scenes from his book The Pilgrimage. Pay your respect to the Black Virgin in Ponferrada Spend the night in the Parador of Villafranca do Bierzo (if available) and pass the Puerta del Perdón gate Have lunch in the timeless Celtic village of O Cebreiro, with stunning panoramic views of the valleys below from 1300 meters up, the ancient pallozas (circular pre-roman stone dwellings built by the Celts of the region) and the rebuilt Romanesque church of St. Mary s, site of a 14th century Eucharistic miracle

STAGE 5 - WALK 163 KM FROM O CEBREIRO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA From the Pyrenees towards Navarra and into la Rioja.

20 8 Melide Arzua 14 9 Arzua O Pedrouzo 20 10 O Pedrouzo Santiago de Compostela 20 11 Santiago de Compostela Visit the Benedictine monastery of Samos, one

Pass the iconic 100 km maker and reflect on the distance you have just accomplished Experience Galician Hospitality by staying in luxurious guest-houses

Vilar de Donas, where the knights are buried (2,5 km away from the Camino).

6 STAGE 5 - WALK 163 KM FROM O CEBREIRO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA From the Pyrenees towards Navarra and into la Rioja. 1 Arrive in O Cebreiro 0 2 O Cebreiro Biduedo 15 3 Biduedo Samos 17 4 Samos Barbadelo 18 5 Barbadelo Portomarin 19 6 Portomarin Lestedo 20 7 Lestedo Melide 20 8 Melide Arzua 14 9 Arzua O Pedrouzo O Pedrouzo Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela Visit the Benedictine monastery of Samos, one of the wealthiest and most powerful monasteries of the peninsula in Medieval Times. Pass the iconic 100 km maker and reflect on the distance you have just accomplished Experience Galician Hospitality by staying in luxurious guest-houses Follow a trail that has been protected by the Knights of the Order of Santiago since 1184 and plan a detour near Arzua to visit the Romanesque Church of Vilar de Donas, where the knights are buried (2,5 km away from the Camino). Marvel at Furelo s medieval bridge in Melide, considered one of the jewels of the French Way s civil architecture Treat yourself to Pulpo a la Galega (Octopus) in the most famous Pulperia in Galicia Get your Compostela, the Certicate of Accomplishment in Santiago de Compostela Enter the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the Apostle Saint James rests.

7 ABOUT ULTREYA TOURS WHY CHOOSE US? Ultreya Tours is an incoming Tour Operator specialized in organizing comprehensive and highly personalized walking, cycling and horseriding tours for groups and solo travelers on the Camino de Santiago. Founded and based in Santiago de Compostela, we know the region of Galicia and the secrets of the Camino by heart. The Camino de Santiago is not just our business it is our way of life and we would love nothing more than to introduce you to our vision of the Camino. Our name Ultreya comes from the Latin word for Onwards. Ultreya, Suseya, Santiago was the common greeting amongst pilgrims in Medieval times. It meant courage, further and higher is Santiago. We are already in Santiago so our goal is to bring you there and help you every step of the Way. Fully bonded, ensured and registered as retail & wholesale Travel Agency in Spain We are based in Santiago and you can reach us 24/7 while you are on the Camino We only book the best accommodation according to your group s requirements and budget You will get a dedicated Camino Account Planner to assist at every step Special rates and dedicated offers for large groups Excellent commission structure for resellers and travel agents Our mission is to ensure that our customers enjoy such a memorable and rewarding experience on the Camino de Santiago that they wish to repeat it with us. Nellie Meunier - Ultreya Tours founder ONLY 4 STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR JOURNEY STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Get in touch with one of our Camino Planner for a personalized quote Once you are satisfied with the Terms & Conditions of your tour, we will invoice you for a 50% of the total price non-refundable deposit to process the booking Immediately after receiving the initial deposit we will start booking your accommodation, meals, activities, guides and any other services 30 days before the departure, we will request the 50% remaining deposit and you will receive the list of your accommodation, confirmation vouchers for extra services and activities, pilgrim kits for each members of your group, a detailed guidebook and Spanish phrasebook per room If you dream of walking the Camino de Santiago, don t delay it any further contact info@ultreyatours.com or visit our website to find the best Way for your group! Ultreya Tours (USA) (Spain) Campus Stellae - Praza da Quintana, 3, Santiago de Compostela

BEST OF THE FRENCH WAY TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

BEST OF THE FRENCH WAY TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Walk only the best of the French Way. Walk the full 775 km of the French Way from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees to Santiago