The Road to Santiago
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    • Camino Frances Map & Additional Information
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    • Camino del Norte Map & Additional Information
    • Via de la Plata Map & Additional Information
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  • The Camino de Santiago
    • Travel from Paris to St. Jean Pied de Port
    • The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell
    • Your Pilgrims Passport
    • Getting Your Compostela/Pilgrim's Mass
    • The Pilgrim's Mass Prayer
    • Accommodation: Albergues, Hostals & Hotels
    • Sending Your Backpack Ahead
    • Storing Excess Baggage
  • Camino Climate and Conditions
  • Buses & Taxis Along the Camino
  • Calculating Camino Costs
    • Access to Money
  • Things To Consider When Packing
    • Spring Packing List
    • Summer Packing List
    • Autumn Packing List
    • Winter Packing List
    • The Right Back Pack
    • The Right Sleeping Bag
    • The Right Footwear
    • Foot Care
  • Mobile Phones, WiFi & Internet Services
  • Training for the Camino
  • FAQ's
  • Explore these links
  • Guided Walks
  • Camino Videos and Films
  • Camino Books
  • Shadows, Shells and Spain
  • Camino de Crestone
  • Camino Author Interviews
  • A Near-Death Experience and The Camino
  • Privacy Policy
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The Camino del Norte Map & Additional Info


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Distance: Approx. 825 km
Landscape: Some who have walked this route claim it to be the most beautiful, with craggy mountain walks, lush vegetation, winding rivers, ancient roads and stone bridges, and breath-taking sea-views. There are also some parts that will be walked alongside busy roads, but mostly you will travel through beautiful natural settings. Foggy wet weather which makes sea and walking visibility poor can often last for days. 
Duration:  Normally takes from 4-eight weeks depending on your chosen pace, or your fitness levels
Route: Though some start in San Sebastian or Bilbao, this route generally starts in Arun, France and pilgrims pass through the Spanish towns and cities of San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Ovieda and Arzua before arriving in Santiago de Compostela. 
Sign-Posting: This is good in some areas, and harder to find in others. It is wise to take a compass and map to compensate where signage is lacking. It is not as busy a route as others and depending on the season, you may not encounter other pilgrims along long stretches of road. It is a good idea to make sure that you are as self-sufficient as possible.
Accommodation: This route is an ancient one, but not so well-supported in terms of catering for pilgrims. Pilgrim accommodation is sometimes found at great distances between certain points and walkers are advised to take a tent and extra food provisions along certain stretches of the road. 

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  • Home
  • Contents
  • Camino Stories
  • Contact
  • Camino Routes Summary
    • Camino Frances Map & Additional Information
    • Camino Portuguese Map & Additional Information
    • Camino del Norte Map & Additional Information
    • Via de la Plata Map & Additional Information
  • Camino Planning Tools
  • The Camino de Santiago
    • Travel from Paris to St. Jean Pied de Port
    • The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell
    • Your Pilgrims Passport
    • Getting Your Compostela/Pilgrim's Mass
    • The Pilgrim's Mass Prayer
    • Accommodation: Albergues, Hostals & Hotels
    • Sending Your Backpack Ahead
    • Storing Excess Baggage
  • Camino Climate and Conditions
  • Buses & Taxis Along the Camino
  • Calculating Camino Costs
    • Access to Money
  • Things To Consider When Packing
    • Spring Packing List
    • Summer Packing List
    • Autumn Packing List
    • Winter Packing List
    • The Right Back Pack
    • The Right Sleeping Bag
    • The Right Footwear
    • Foot Care
  • Mobile Phones, WiFi & Internet Services
  • Training for the Camino
  • FAQ's
  • Explore these links
  • Guided Walks
  • Camino Videos and Films
  • Camino Books
  • Shadows, Shells and Spain
  • Camino de Crestone
  • Camino Author Interviews
  • A Near-Death Experience and The Camino
  • Privacy Policy
  • Lovely Camino Products to Travel With!