Stage 1 - San Sebastian - Bilbao 8 Days / 7 NightsWalking - average 22 km per day (4-5 hrs) Day 1: Arrive San Sebastián. Day 2: San Sebastián‐Getaria 25km Day 3: Getaria‐Deba 18km Day 4: Deba‐Markina 23km Day 5: Markina‐Gernika 25km Day 6: Gernika‐Lezama 21 km Day 7: Lezama‐Bilbao 14km Day 8: Bilbao - arrangements end Stage 1 - PricePlease note that pricing is per person in Euros High Season: 31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023 2023: Double / Twin Share €806, High Season surcharge €168
Stage 2 - Bilbao - Santander 8 Days / 7 NightsWalking - average 23 km per day (4-5 hrs) Day 1: Arrive Bilbao Day 2: Bilbao ‐ Portugalete 20km Day 3: Portugalete ‐ Castro Urdiales 27km Day 4: Castro Urdiales ‐ Liendo 24km Day 5: Liendo ‐ Noja (+ boat trip) 25km Day 6: Noja ‐ Galizano 21km Day 7: Galizano - Santander 8 or 11km Day 8: Santander - arrangements end Stage 2 - PricePlease note that pricing is per person in Euros High Season: 31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023 2023: Double / Twin Share €799, High Season surcharge €233
Stage 3 - Santander - Gijon 11 Days / 10 NightsWalking - average 20 km per day (4-5 hrs) Day 1: Arrive Santander Day 2: Transfer by road Santander – Ermita and walk to Santillana 19km Day 3: Santillana del Mar ‐ Comillas 23km Day 4: Comillas ‐ San Vicente de la Barquera 12km Day 5: San Vicente de la Barquera‐Bustio 17km Day 6: Bustio ‐ Llanes 25km Day 7: Llanes ‐ Ribadesella 23km Day 8: Ribadesella ‐ Colunga 21km Day 9: Colunga ‐ Villaviciosa 18km Day 10: Villaviciosa ‐ Gijón 28km Day 11: Gijón - arrangements end Optional Route: Join the beautiful 'Camino Primitivo' Route to Santiago de CompostelaTake the train or bus from Gijon to Oviedo (29 km) where it commences. This route is moderate to challenging walking so distances are longer with long ascents and descents . (Trip notes available – please enquire) Stage 3 - PricePlease note that pricing is per person in Euros High Season: 31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023 2023: Double / Twin Share €1010, High Season surcharge €262
Stage 4 - Gijon - Ribadeo 9 Days / 8 NightsWalking - average 22 km per day (4-5 hrs) Day 1: Arrive Gijón Day 2: Gijón ‐ Avilés 25km Day 3: Avilés ‐ Cudillero 29km Day 4: Cudillero ‐ Ballota 27km Day 5: Ballota ‐ Luarca 23km Day 6: Luarca ‐ Navia 18km Day 7: Navia ‐ Tapia 21km Day 8: Tapia - Ribadeo 11km Day 9: Ribadeo - arrangements end Stage 4 - PricePlease note that pricing is per person in Euros High Season: 31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023 2023: Double / Twin Share €766, High Season surcharge €109
Stage 5 - Ribadeao - Santiago de Compostela 11 Days / 10 NightsWalking - average 20 km per day (4-5 hrs) Day 1: Arrive Ribadeo Day 2: Ribadeo ‐ Villamartín Grande then return transfer by road to Ribadeo 20km Day 3: Transfer by road to Ribadeo‐Villamartín Grande and walk to Mondoñedo 19km Day 4: Mondoñedo ‐ Abadín. Circuit walk with afternoon transfer to Mondoñedo 17km Day 5: Transfer by road Mondoñedo to Abadín and walk to Vilalba 21km Day 6: Walk Vilalba to Sta Leocadia then road transfer to Reguela 28km Day 7: Transfer by road Reguela to Sta Leocadia and walk to Sobrado dos Monxes. Transfer back to Reguela 23 or 33km. Day 8: Transfer by vehicle back to Sobrado dos Monxes and walk to Arzúa 22km Day 9: Arzúa ‐ Rúa 20km Day 10: Rúa‐Santiago de Compostela 21 km Day 11: Santiago de Compostela - arrangements end Stage 5 - PricePlease note that pricing is per person in Euros High Season: 31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023 2023: Double / Twin Share €909, High season surcharge €75
TerrainDemanding - energetic – a good level of fitness required. Although the route runs parallel to the sea it crosses inland for many kilometres in some parts. There are river crossings with some steep ascents and descents which are rewarded with tremendous views. Walking is mostly on pathways with some road walking similar to the French Route. 2023: Start any day year round. High season: Easter, 31 March-10 April and 1 July – 30 September, 2023. BookThe above is a short synopsis of this tour. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a more detailed itinerary and trip notes. |
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Camino del Norte
Self Guided Tour - 5 Stages
The Northern Route is a beautiful walk along the Cantabrian Sea coast where charming fishing villages, beautiful seaside resorts, the rugged peaks of the Picos de Europa and classic towns, rich in art and history, line the route.
Sections were used by Christian pilgrims who arrived at Spanish northern ports by sea to make their way to the shrine of St James. This coastal route is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to the French Route of the Camino de Santiago with cooling breezes in summer, dramatic landscapes and sandy beaches.
There is an option at Gijon to join the CAMINO PRIMITIVO ROUTE where roads and pathways are quieter and the countryside of Galicia and Asturias changes to a more lush green dotted with characterful stone villages and ecclesiastical monuments and buildings
