Category: The Camino Francés

This first half of the Meseta is, for me, the best part of the Camino. Vast skies, quiet villages, and golden wheat fields—magical, not boring. Don’t skip it.

From Logroño to Burgos is 120 km of vineyard paths and quiet villages. Sleep in monasteries, taste Rioja grapes, and finish at the stunning Gothic cathedral in Burgos. Unforgettable.

From Pamplona to Logroño is 95 km of vineyards, villages, and history. Climb the Hill of Forgiveness, walk Roman roads, drink from a wine fountain, and enjoy pintxos in Logroño.

After the Pyrenees, the Camino eases into Navarre. From Roncesvalles to Pamplona, it’s 50 km of forest trails, riverside paths, and peaceful villages—mostly flat or downhill, usually done over two days.

The Camino begins with a tough but stunning climb over the Pyrenees, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles—a breathtaking start and one of the hardest days on the route.