Chemins de Compostelle : Logrono - Burgos
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Linear Trek
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The mountains of Leon are a natural paradise of wild beauty where some villages still keep the "pallozas" - Neolithic settlements of straw and stone - and amongst the oldest Roman chapels. Cross through a mythical region, Galicia, imprinted with Celtic culture, and discover the ultimate stages of the Great Way, born of devotion to St. James, with the arrival in Santiago, the crowning of the "pilgrimage". The originality of the Way of St James is deeply imprinted throughout the stage, with crosses, small chapels or churches, and imposing stone hamlets in the heart of the green Leonean and Galician countryside.
Along the paths, under the generous shade of oak, you will think of the countless pilgrims who have preceded you for a millennium and who made the Way of St James what UNESCO has called the " First European Culture Itinerary".
Travel diary
Day 01 : Leon
Arrival in Leon, where you can visit the
imposing cathedral, one of the largest and richest in Spain, and
the church of San Isidoro, a former Royal Pantheon, with its
frescoes from the XII century
Day 02 : Leon - Orbigo Hospital
Hike between León and Orbigo Hospital with its medieval bridge
crossed by so many pilgrims. (Can be shortened by taxi at your
expense, booked in advance).
Walking time : 9h. Distance : 35km.
Day 03 : Orbigo Hospital - Astorga
Orbigo Hospital - Astorga, city of beautiful architecture
(Gothic cathedral and Episcopal palace by Gaudì).
Walking time : 4h. Distance : 17km
Day 04 : Astorga - Rabanal
Astorga - Rabanal, you enter the beautiful and wild mountains
of Leon and pass by the famous Iron Cross of the Pilgrims at
Foncebadón, built on an ancient Roman temple.
Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 22km.
Day 05 : Rabanal - Ponferrada
Rabanal to Ponferrada , fortified village with beautiful
architecture.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 26km.
Day 06 : Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo
Ponferrada to-Villafranca del Bierzo, with its church
dedicated to Saint Jacques and once considered as sacred as that of
Santiago.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 31km.
Day 07 : Villafranca del Bierzo - El Cebreiro
The most beautiful part of the mountains of El Bierzo, from
Villafranca del Bierzo to El Cebreiro, village which retains the
"Pallozas' the original habitat Neolithic with thatched roof.
Walking time : 8h. Distance : 27km
Day 08 : Cebreiro -Tricastela
Down the mountains towards the valley, from Cebreiro to
Triacastela. You can see the green landscapes of Galicia.
Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 21km.
Day 09 : Tricastela - Sarria
From Triacastela to Sarria. Two itineraries are possible: one
is short, the second one is a little longer but goes by Samos and
its outstanding monastery.
Walking time : 4h30 or 5h45. Distance : 18,5km or 22km.
Day 10 : Sarria - Portomarin
From Sarria to Portomarín where you can admire the beautiful
Romanesque church, saved from flooding by an artificial lake. Just
amazing.
Walking time : 6h. Distance : 23km
Day 11 : Portomarin - Palais de Rei
From Portomarín to Palas de Rei, once an important crossing of
routes.
Walking time : 6h30. Distance : 25km.
Day 12 : Palais de Rei - Arzua
From Palas de Rei to Arzúa; on the route you can admire the beautiful traditional houses ("pazos") with their raised granaries, before arriving at this notable historic town.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 29km.
Day 13 : Arzua - Lavacolla
Walk from etween Arzua to Lavacolla, where pilgrims bathed and
purified themselves before their arrival in Compostela.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 29km.
Day 14 : Santiago de Compostela
The arrival in Santiago de Compostela, destination of the
pilgrimage to the relics of the apostle James. Its original
Romanesque cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish architecture, the
"Plaza del Obradoiro", and old neighborhoods worth visiting. End of
trip.
Optional night in Santiago upon request and with
supplement.
Walking time : 2h30. Distance : 10km.
For various reasons (weather forecast, conditions of the terrain, logistics) we may exceptionally change the program. Our priority in all circumstances is your safety.
THE AREA
The walks take place often in sensitive natural areas and, as such activity must comply with the environment: respect for the natural heritage, respect for cultural heritage and people, respect for natural resources (water, soil, habitats, fauna, flora, climate) and fight against pollution and any environmental impact: it should not disturb the animals nor damage flowers !
Life in Spain,
You will go into Spain during the trip. It is advisable to speak a little Spanish to enjoy the experience better, without having to learn perfectly the language of Cervantes. A small dictionary English / Spanish is useful. The currency is the Euro. Remember also that the Spanish eating habits are sometimes quite different from English.
Glossary of some common words:
Dinner = cena
Breakfast = desayuno
Lunch = comida
Picnic= picnic
ES2CO45 Last update 14/06/2016 7 / 10
Stamp = sello
Postcard= Postal
Map = mapa
Right = derecha
Left = izquierda
Crossroads = cruce
Town centre = centro urbano
A phone call = una llamada telefonica
Path = camino
Village =pueblo
Medical doctor= médico
Accident and Emergency= urgencia
Taxi = taxi
Train station = estación RENFE
Bus station = estación de autobuses
USEFUL CONTACTS
Transport information: SNCF (French railway company): Tel: 0844 848 5848 http:// www.voyages-sncf.com RENFE (Spanish railway company) Tel: 00 34 902 24 02 02, or more practical, their website: http://www.renfe.com with all the train schedules.
ALSA: 00 (34) 902 42 22 42. Refer to schedules and destinations at: http:// www.alsa.es
Day 01 : Leon
Arrival in Leon, where you can visit the
imposing cathedral, one of the largest and richest in Spain, and
the church of San Isidoro, a former Royal Pantheon, with its
frescoes from the XII century
Day 02 : Leon - Orbigo Hospital
Hike between León and Orbigo Hospital with its medieval bridge
crossed by so many pilgrims. (Can be shortened by taxi at your
expense, booked in advance).
Walking time : 9h. Distance : 35km.
Day 03 : Orbigo Hospital - Astorga
Orbigo Hospital - Astorga, city of beautiful architecture
(Gothic cathedral and Episcopal palace by Gaudì).
Walking time : 4h. Distance : 17km
Day 04 : Astorga - Rabanal
Astorga - Rabanal, you enter the beautiful and wild mountains
of Leon and pass by the famous Iron Cross of the Pilgrims at
Foncebadón, built on an ancient Roman temple.
Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 22km.
Day 05 : Rabanal - Ponferrada
Rabanal to Ponferrada , fortified village with beautiful
architecture.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 26km.
Day 06 : Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo
Ponferrada to-Villafranca del Bierzo, with its church
dedicated to Saint Jacques and once considered as sacred as that of
Santiago.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 31km.
Day 07 : Villafranca del Bierzo - El Cebreiro
The most beautiful part of the mountains of El Bierzo, from
Villafranca del Bierzo to El Cebreiro, village which retains the
"Pallozas' the original habitat Neolithic with thatched roof.
Walking time : 8h. Distance : 27km
Day 08 : Cebreiro -Tricastela
Down the mountains towards the valley, from Cebreiro to
Triacastela. You can see the green landscapes of Galicia.
Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 21km.
Day 09 : Tricastela - Sarria
From Triacastela to Sarria. Two itineraries are possible: one
is short, the second one is a little longer but goes by Samos and
its outstanding monastery.
Walking time : 4h30 or 5h45. Distance : 18,5km or 22km.
Day 10 : Sarria - Portomarin
From Sarria to Portomarín where you can admire the beautiful
Romanesque church, saved from flooding by an artificial lake. Just
amazing.
Walking time : 6h. Distance : 23km
Day 11 : Portomarin - Palais de Rei
From Portomarín to Palas de Rei, once an important crossing of
routes.
Walking time : 6h30. Distance : 25km.
Day 12 : Palais de Rei - Arzua
From Palas de Rei to Arzúa; on the route you can admire the beautiful traditional houses ("pazos") with their raised granaries, before arriving at this notable historic town.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 29km.
Day 13 : Arzua - Lavacolla
Walk from etween Arzua to Lavacolla, where pilgrims bathed and
purified themselves before their arrival in Compostela.
Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 29km.
Day 14 : Santiago de Compostela
The arrival in Santiago de Compostela, destination of the
pilgrimage to the relics of the apostle James. Its original
Romanesque cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish architecture, the
"Plaza del Obradoiro", and old neighborhoods worth visiting. End of
trip.
Optional night in Santiago upon request and with
supplement.
Walking time : 2h30. Distance : 10km.
For various reasons (weather forecast, conditions of the terrain, logistics) we may exceptionally change the program. Our priority in all circumstances is your safety.
THE AREA
The walks take place often in sensitive natural areas and, as such activity must comply with the environment: respect for the natural heritage, respect for cultural heritage and people, respect for natural resources (water, soil, habitats, fauna, flora, climate) and fight against pollution and any environmental impact: it should not disturb the animals nor damage flowers !
Life in Spain,
You will go into Spain during the trip. It is advisable to speak a little Spanish to enjoy the experience better, without having to learn perfectly the language of Cervantes. A small dictionary English / Spanish is useful. The currency is the Euro. Remember also that the Spanish eating habits are sometimes quite different from English.
Glossary of some common words:
Dinner = cena
Breakfast = desayuno
Lunch = comida
Picnic= picnic
ES2CO45 Last update 14/06/2016 7 / 10
Stamp = sello
Postcard= Postal
Map = mapa
Right = derecha
Left = izquierda
Crossroads = cruce
Town centre = centro urbano
A phone call = una llamada telefonica
Path = camino
Village =pueblo
Medical doctor= médico
Accident and Emergency= urgencia
Taxi = taxi
Train station = estación RENFE
Bus station = estación de autobuses
USEFUL CONTACTS
Transport information: SNCF (French railway company): Tel: 0844 848 5848 http:// www.voyages-sncf.com RENFE (Spanish railway company) Tel: 00 34 902 24 02 02, or more practical, their website: http://www.renfe.com with all the train schedules.
ALSA: 00 (34) 902 42 22 42. Refer to schedules and destinations at: http:// www.alsa.es
In the afternoon, at your accommodation in León.
TO GET TO THE MEETING POINT
By train : A rail link per day, direct from Irun to Leon. Other combinations are possible by way of Burgos. You should take a taxi from the station to the hotel (10 min, about 6 €).
By bus : with the company Alsa, commute between Irun and Leon (about 7 hours drive). The company ALSA provides several services between some towns in France and Leon. http://www.alsa.es/en
By car : From Bayonne, take the motorway through San Sebastian, Bilbao. Then head towards Palencia, Exit 14 to N120 and San Mames, general direction Osorno la Mayor, Carrión de los Condes, Sahagún, and León. Michelin Map No. 442.
By plane: Leon airport, via Madrid or Barcelona. In this case, the best solution to reach the hotel from the airport in Leon, is to take a taxi. You can also fly to Santiago (Paris, Nice or Lyon) and then go to Leon by train or by bus. The company ALSA provides a service Santiago de Compostela - León. The journey takes about 6 hours.
PARKING
Parking of hotel Paris in Leon, about €11 per day (subject to availabilité).
Parking San Marcelo, Plaza de Santo Domingo, tel. 00 34 987 23 40 13. Approximately €20 per day (no sliding scale).
Parking Ordoño, calle Ordoño 2, tel. 00 34 987 232 075. 70 € the first week, second week free.
At arrival in Santiago de Compostela.
THE RETURN JOURNEY
By train: a rail link Santiago-Irun-Hendaye.
By car: If you have arrived to Leon by car you can get back to Leon by bus with ALSA : http://www.alsa.es/en/ or by train RENFE www.renfe.com
Car sharing : To save some money and be eco-friendly, we advise you to use Blablacar as a driver or a passenger to get to the meeting point.
By bus : regular buses with ALSA.
By plane: The airport of Santiago is located next to Lavacolla, about 12km from Santiago. Regular buses are available with the company Freire (www.empresafreire.com)
The schedule of trains and buses are subject to change during the year depending on the day of the week, we invite you to contact the various public transport operators to plan your journey to the meeting point and back.
IF YOU WANT TO ARRIVE THE NIGHT BEFORE OR STAY AFTER THE TRIP
We can book an extra night at the same hotel before the program (upon request and with supplement, please contact us)
This trip is Spain. Depending on your nationality you'll need a visa or not. If you have any doubts, please check this longtime in advance by the consulates or embassies.
Before leaving, consider the possibility of having to pay medical expenses abroad. You can apply to the social services for a European card, and this will save you having to pay in advance for any medical expenses abroad which remain, whatever happens, at your expense. Please bring your ID or passport.
4 to 8 hours walking per day over mountainous terrain to Leon, then in Galice hilly terrain, not very difficult, not more than 300m elevation each day (with 3 long stages which can be shortened on request when you book). All trails are marked GR (white and red) and/or the sign of a shell.
5 nights in hotel ***, 4 nights in hotel ** (or equivalant) , 2 nights in guest house (equivalant to hotel**). 2 nights in hotel*. Bath or shower and WC in the room.
MEALS
In Spain, it is quite different from France. Indeed, breakfast are served around 8.30/9 o'clock and dinners are also served later (9pm).
Both are usually taken in the restaurants of your accommodation. Lunches are not included in the price. You can make your own picnic or order them the day ahead with the accommodation (paid locally). There are many cheap supply points along the way.
Your luggage is transported by us unless you choose a program without luggage transportation.
1 and more.
Self-guided trip.
We will send you a travel guide containing all the documents necessary for the ompletion of your trip: guidebook with maps, luggage labels, including logistic informations, accommodation addresses, and so on. You will find a description of the paths (the entire route is signposted) and comments on the villages, monuments etc ...
Luggage tags : Please put your name on the tag + the name we've used (the "group leader's name") to do the bookings by the accommodations.
If we are not sure you'll receive the documents by ordinary post in time we'll send them to the first accommodation.In that case we'll send to you by Email the accomodation list.
LUGGAGE
- a soft travel bag, avoid suitcases, which are more cumbersome and limit the weight of your belongings to 10 kg. - a small backpack of about 35 litres for you daytime requirements.
CLOTHES
- a waterproof and breathable jacket (Gore-Tex type)
- a fleece or a sweater
- a raincoat (poncho)
- walking trousers
- 1 pair of gloves
- 1 hat
- shorts
- a bathing suit + towel
- several pairs of socks (not too large)
- underwear
- 1 pair of trainers
- a tracksuit or loose clothing for the evening
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
- 1 pair of walking shoes that have been used before
- sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection
- a hat
- 1 bottle (allow 2 to 3 litres per person per day in summer)
- a Tupperware type plastic bowl for the picnic + cutlery
- your identification documents
- and why not a camera and a novel.
FIRST AID KIT
- a small personal kit(gauze, Elastoplast, analgesic, double skin for blisters, earplugs ...).
Dates and prices
At your convenience from the 1st of april to the 31st of October 2021
|
Price per person WITH bag transport |
Price per person WITHOUT bag transport |
| 975 € | 885 € |
The price includes
- 5 nights half board,
- luggage transport between accommodations according to the program you have chosen,
- a guidebook with topo for 1-4 people.
The price does not include
- Lunch,
- drinks,
- booking fee,
- insurance.
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