Camino De Santiago 2025 | Then We Walking Club
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St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago De Compostela
26 April 2025 to 31 May 2025
Every year Then We Walking Club arranges one or two group Camino, where I walk with a small group of happy travellers towards Santiago. In 2025 we’ll walk the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port, over the mountains and on into Spain and onwards to Santiago de Compostela.
We’re not walking every step but we will walk around 650 kilometres and of course our Camino will qualify for a Compostela.
There are only 10 places. We’ll, on the whole, share twin rooms in hotels and the style will vary from small simple hostels and rural hotels to the luxury of a Parador. Either way you should expect things to be simple, clean and comfortable.
Then We Walked Camino Frances in 2025
The walk from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino Frances is one of the world’s great pilgrimage trails. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been a route travelled by man since the dawn of time. The route pre-dates Christianity and before Burgos you’ll walk through a land that is home to one of the oldest humanoid settlements ever found; some 900,000 years old!
I love this Camino. It’s far from perfect. It’s rustic in places and as popularity grows it can be busy. It’s not all pretty and it can be challenging and not all pilgrims behave well! And sometimes the locals can get a little tired of pilgrims and pilgrims can get a little tired of the road. And yet for over a decade I keep returning and I am so happy to be walking again in 2025.
Short Itinerary Of Our Camino Frances 2025
Day 1 | Meet in St Jean Pied de Port
Arrive in this glorious little town, explore its cobbled streets, visit the Pilgrim’s Office, and enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of the group.
Day 2 | St Jean to Borda (8.9 km)
We’ll leave after breakfast, slowly making our way through the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Pause at Orisson for lunch and enjoy sweeping views before reaching our mountain albergue.
Day 3 | Borda to Roncesvalles (16.2 km)
Cross into Spain through stunning mountain scenery. Wild horses and sweeping views accompany our walk to the iconic monastery of Roncesvalles.
Day 4 | Roncesvalles to Zubiri (22.4 km)
Today we’ll discover picturesque villages, adorned with bright red geraniums and walk through spring in the Navarra beech forests. We’ll end our day in the small pilgrim town of Zubiri.
Day 5 | Zubiri to Pamplona (22.9 km)
We’re heading to historic Pamplona! We’ll meander the medieval streets and maybe enjoy tapas in Hemingway’s beloved Café Iruña.
Day 6 | Pamplona to Puente la Reina (23.8 km)
Climb Alto del Perdón with its famous pilgrim statues and enjoy panoramic views of the lands we’ll walk before descending to the medieval town of Puente la Reina and our hotel
Day 7 | Puente la Reina to Estella (23.4 km)
More glorious views, more charming villages and a landscape dotted with olives, almonds and vineyards. Walk along Roman roads and pilgrim paths before arriving in historic Estella.
Day 8 | Estella to Los Arcos (21.5 km)
Free wine! Today we pass the famous wine fountain at Irache and enjoy more spectacular scenery as we walk into Los Arcos.
Day 9 | Los Arcos to Viana (18.3 km)
We’re almost leaving Navarra. Viana is the last hilltop town before Logrono and Rioja! If we’re lucky we may even enjoy an Epsom salts foot bath!
Day 10 | Viana to Logroño (9.8 km)
A short walk into the capital of the wine lands; La Rioja. And to celebrate this milestone, perhaps we’ll wander the the city’s famous tapas street, Calle Laurel.
Day 11 | Logroño to Nájera (28.7 km)
Our longest day, but gently so with views of of the famous vineyards and arriving at the ancient Najera; the land of battles and conflict and even a crown jewel!
Day 12 | Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada (21.7 km)
Today is one of my favourite days. Today’s walk is simply glorious and we’ll end in the Parador in Santo Domingo, beside the famous cathedral with its legendary chickens.
Day 13 | Bus to Burgos
We’re moving on today. After our Parador breakfast we’ll take the bus to Burgos, home to one of Spain’s most magnificent cathedrals.
Day 14 | Burgos to Hornillos del Camino (21 km)
Today we enter the fringes of the Meseta’s wide-open plains. But just the fringes. There are more than a few great places to explore before we reach Hornillos; with it’s 2000 years of history!
Day 15 | Hornillos to Castrojeriz (21 km)
Another glorious day, More rolling fields, more famous iconic sites such as the pilgrim sanctuary of San Anton and another medieval town to stay in.
Day 16 | Castrojeriz to Frómista (24.9 km)
We have a climb today; Alto de Mostelares. It’s not like the climbs we’ve faced before but it does breathtaking views of what is to come. We’re moving into the adobe lands of the Meseta and we’ll follow the Canal de Castilla into Frómista.
Day 17 | Frómista to Carrión de los Condes (19.6 km)
Distant views, a sea of wheat and more ancient villages, explore a Templar church and if you’re lucky hear the nun’s sing at Vespers.
Day 18 | Carrión to Ledigos (24.1 km)
Our longest walk without services; taking us deeper into the Meseta. A land filled with history and legends of battles and Templers and centuries of pilgrims.
Day 19 | Ledigos to León (16.7 km Walk + Bus Transfer to Leon)
We move forward again today but not before reaching Sahagún; historically immense and for us the traditional halfway point of the Camino Frances. We’ll jump forward to León today. And Leon is glorious!
Day 20 | León Rest Day
Enjoy León. I love this city! And don’t forget to visit the magnificent cathedral with maybe the most beautiful stain-glass you’ll see.
Day 21 | León to Astorga (Bus + 17.1 km Walk)
Our last move forward. Bus out of the city to the maybe the most photographed bridge on the Camino Frances. Walk from Hospital de Órbigo’s into the Roman crossroads city of Astorga.
Day 22 | Astorga to Rabanal del Camino (20.8 km)
The meseta is behind us and we’re gently moving towards mountain villages; but we rest for the night in the traditional pilgrim haven of Rabanal.
Day 23 | Rabanal to El Acebo (17 km)
What a day. What a stunning day. With the iconic Cruz de Ferro, stunning mountain views and the descent into the mountain village of El Acebo.
Day 24 | El Acebo to Ponferrada (16 km)
Another stunning day, albeit slowly picking our way down to the Templar City of Ponferrada, home to the stunning Templar castle.
Day 25 | Ponferrada to Villafranca (24.4 km)
Back in wine country and I always feel this could be Tuscany and not northern Spain. Expect more glorious views, especially as we approach Villafranca del Bierzo.
Day 26 | Villafranca to Las Herrerías (20.3 km)
We’re walking towards the mountains. But first we traverse the Valcarce Valley with pretty villages, rural splendour and a wonderful cooling stream if you need to soak your feet before reaching Las Herrerias.
Day 27 | Las Herrerías to Fonfría (20.8 km)
The Queen Stage of the Camino Frances. Climb up through 12 kilometres of glorious Galician green hills, to the magical village of O Cebreiro. After lunch we’ll walk on through stunning landscapes to our end at Fonfria and one of my favourite communal dinners.
Day 28 | Fonfría to Pintín (21.7 km)
Leaving the mountains through more beautiful Galician landscapes and rural trails. Today is gentler on the knees but the views; oh my!
Day 29 | Pintín to Morgade (18.8 km)
We pass through Sarria, the starting point for many modern pilgrims. We’ll stay between stages to avoid the morning rush, in one of my favourite pilgrim hotels.
Day 30 | Morgade to Castromaior (20 km)
This is Galicia. Expect green hills, lots of hills and ancient villages and scenic farmlands. We drop down to less than 100 kilometres today too!
Day 31 | Castromaior to O Coto (24.6 km)
The kilometres drop quickly, there are more people on the trail but also more glorious little cafes and curiosities as we walk. But Galicia is ancient and the hills are rolling and we’ll still find quiet corners to enjoy this beautiful countryside.
Day 32 | O Coto to Ribadiso (17.6 km)
The Primitivo joins the Frances at Melide, a famous meeting of roads and equally famous for its octopus. We’ll end our day beside the river at Ribadiso.
Day 33 | Ribadiso to O Pedrouzo (21.8 km)
Our last day on the trail. Tomorrow will be very different. Today we walk through quiet forests and rural paths, try to walk slower today. Enjoy the views. Stop for coffee and make the most of this day of lasts.
Day 34 | O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (20.3 km)
We’ll leave early. But we won’t rush. We’ll stop for coffee and greet the familiar faces we’ve walked with for days. We’ll see the towers from some distance and enter first through suburbs before reaching the old town. We’ll walk the steps down into Plaza del Obradoiro, and celebrate the end of this immense and incredible journey across Northern Spain as we reach the stunning Santiago Cathedral
Day 35 | Santiago de Compostela
Explore Santiago, join a rooftop cathedral tour, take a coastal excursion. And just enjoy the city!
Day 36 | Home
Depart with unforgettable memories and a heart full of Camino joy.
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Then We Walked – Camino Frances Cost
What’s Included?
The price includes all accommodation from the start to the end of our group walk, as shown in the itinerary and generally includes :
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Is This Right For You And Are We A Good Fit?
Walking the Camino is a gratifying experience and no matter how fit or how experienced you are the route will test you. Before you join me on this most beautiful of hikes there are a few things you should consider :
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I’m Not A Tour Operator
This Camino is offered by Then We Walked walking club. Booking this Camino means that you will be a member of THEN WE WALKING CLUB for 1 year.
I am not a tour operator nor am I a Travel Agent; I’m a pilgrim helping others who want to walk their own Camino with company.
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure you place.
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Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Whenever you travel, you should have great travel and medical insurance. None of us expect anything bad to happen, but in the event of an incident, you want to be sure that your insurance will cover you.
I’ve ended up in hospital in Peru, Indonesia, Portugal, Japan and Ireland. Every time my insurance took care of everything. I would never leave home without full and comprehensive insurance.
MondialCare : Due to increasing limitations, mainly due to age, we have recently switched to MondialCare for our travel insurance. We have taken an annual policy at a very reasonable cost that includes medical and other travel cover. There are no trip length limits and the upper age for cover is 84. For Camino walkers and travel in Europe they have a low cost Schengen policy with no age limit.
TrueTraveller : We have used this policy and were very happy with the cover, especially considering our ages and pre-existing conditions.
Globelink: We have used and recommended Globelink for years and not heard of any issues. They are a great choice for European and UK Residents.
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Hey I’m Colleen. I’m married to Gerry, we’ve three fabulous kids and been living in France for almost two decades. I fell in love with Spain in the 1980s and I’ve walked 1000s of miles along the Camino de Santiago. Now we’re exploring and walking the world and I can’t wait to share what we’ve learned!