We want to talk about the Camino Frances from León to Ponferrada, an eminently Leonese route that runs through the region of El Bierzo, one of the most beautiful in our country. We will talk about the reasons that there are to complete it as well as other important aspects, as well as the best time to do it, and all the necessary information related to it.
We want to remind you here that with Santiago Ways it is possible to do your pilgrimage in the best possible conditions, guaranteed.
Why do the Camino de Santiago Frances from Leon?
1. Natural landscapes: One of the most powerful incentives to do the Camino Frances de Santiago from León is, without a doubt, the quality of its landscapes.
Not only we do say it for the region of El Bierzo, one of the most beautiful in our country, but also for the majestic mountains in Leon, which we will tour during our pilgrimage and offer us beautiful landscapes that make us fall in love with it.
2.- Infrastructure: In Santiago Ways, We always emphasize that the Camino Frances de Santiago is well cared for and developed in terms of infrastructure.
This is the result of being the pilgrims’ most travelled route. It has excellent communications, roads, supply points and signage. For this reason, it is also the preferred route of those who complete the adventure of the Camino de Santiago for the first time.
3.- Heritage: Another of the reasons to make this route of the Camino de Santiago from León to Ponferrada is its great patrimony. It is divided between its beautiful villages and in the cities by which we pass, the first of them, León.
Everything is very well kept and most of its remains go back to the Middle Ages and some even to Roman times. You can’t miss the connection this route makes to Europe’s most secluded past.
4.-Gastronomy: This point becomes important when we are on the route. The walks and the different stages make it more and more important to find quality establishments with quality gastronomy.
We can say that another of the most noteworthy aspects of the region of El Bierzo and the places we are going to spend is precisely the quality of its cuisine. With unbeatable land and specialities in meats and cold cuts, you will end up enjoying everything this route has to offer you.
Information about the route of the Camino de Santiago from Leon
The route of the Camino de Santiago from León to Ponferrada forms the sixth section of the Camino Frances de Santiago. It starts in the emblematic city of Leon: a beautiful city full of the heritage which you can enjoy from the beginning. It ends in Ponferrada, already in Galicia, a city built by the Templars in the 12th century.
Among the points that we will visit is the city of Astorga, the pilgrimage through the Leon mountains and many wonderful places that we will fall in love with. It has a total length of 105 kilometres divided into 5 stages.
With Santiago Ways, it is possible to book it all year round with just breakfast or breakfast and dinner included in the best hotels and with all the attention that you deserve.
The most reserved routes on the Camino de Santiago from León
Despite all the appeal of the route of the Camino Frances de Santiago from León , we want to talk about the two most popular and reserved routes within it. Each of them has its own reasons and we want you to discover them so that you can make your own decision.
Camino Frances from Saint Jean Pied de Port
With a route of 66 kilometres spread over 5 stages and 4 nights, the section from St. Jean Pied de Port is the most popular in the south of France. That is why every year thousands of Frenchmen and other people from all over the world begin here in order to finish their journey in the city of Pamplona. The village in which it begins is a beautiful location in the south of the French countryside.
Camino Frances from Sarria
The reason why the stretch from Sarria is so reserved and so popular is that it is the last one before arriving in Santiago . Indeed, it is chosen by many pilgrims who want to experience the feeling of completing their journey to Santiago de Compostela. It has a total length of 111 kilometres divided into 7 stages with its corresponding 6 nights.
This and all the options we offer from Santiago Ways you can book all year round.
Route of the Camino de Santiago Frances from Leon
Maps of the Camino de Santiago Frances from Leon
Therefore, we include here all the necessary maps for your pilgrimage. With them, you can get an idea of what places you will go through and what experiences you can encounter in this adventure with Santiago Ways.
Leon – Villar de Mazarife
Stage map from Leon to Villar de Mazarife
Villar de Mazarife – Astorga
Stage map from Villar de Mazarife to Astorga
Astorga – Rabanal del Camino
Stage map from Astorga to Rabanal del Camino
Rabanal del Camino – Ponferrada
Stage map from Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada
Profile of the Camino de Santiago Frances from Leon
We will talk now about the profile of the Camino de Santiago from León to Ponferrada . With this, we intend to give you the information regarding its difficulty, as well as the height at which it passes and the ascents that it contains. For example, between Villafranca del Bierzo and Ponferrada, the road is practically flat.
The most rugged area is before reaching this locality, but thanks to the infrastructure which this section of the road has, there is no difficulty in completing it.
Leon – Villar de Mazarife
Stage profile from Leon to Villar de Mazarife
Villar de Mazarife – Astorga
Stage profile from Villar de Mazarife to Astorga
Astorga – Rabanal del Camino
Stage profile from Astorga to Rabanal del Camino
Rabanal del Camino – Ponferrada
Stage profile from Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada
Stages on foot of the Camino Frances from Leon to Ponferrada
We also want to give you all the information here about the stages that we will walk on foot during our pilgrimage. With it, you can get an idea of the adventure and experiences that await you.
How long does the Camino Frances from Leon to Ponferrada take?
As we have said, the Camino Frances de Santiago from León has a total length of 105 kilometres. They are distributed in 5 stages which can be made easily in half of that time if we are going to complete the Camino de Santiago by bicycle. In any case, the time taken on every stage depends on each pilgrim.
The reason for being able to cover so much distance in less time than other sections of the road is because in the last stretch until you reach Ponferrada the route becomes practically flat. It is therefore very nice to do and it will surely feel shorter and will make you want to go on more and more.
Best time to do the Camino Frances from Leon to Ponferrada
It can be said that the question of when to complete the Camino de Santiago depends ultimately on the priorities of each person. However, it must also be said that each season has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, and to help you decide, we want to talk about each of the months and the points in favour and against to help you decide when to make the pilgrimage.
January
The month of January is a good opportunity to take advantage of the last days of the Christmas break. The disadvantage is that it is very cold in the regions we pass through, for which we can simply go better prepared.
February
In February the temperatures begin to rise a little. That makes it a more pleasant month that also gives us the advantage of not encountering too many pilgrims along the way.
March
During March the temperatures begin to rise definitively, noting the proximity of spring. It is a good time because the region of El Bierzo begins to show its characteristic colours.
April
During April, and taking advantage of Easter, many pilgrims make their journey. In these days, it is possible to cover the complete route between Leon and Ponferrada.
May
During May and, in general, throughout the spring, the risk of precipitation increases. The temperatures are milder, yes, and the environments that we travel through, such as the Leon mountains show all their beauty.
June
In June, those people who can take their summer holidays before others should take advantage to complete the Camino. They will have clear and pleasant weather and also the route won’t have many pilgrims as yet.
July
In July, the festivities in the city of Santiago de Compostela take place. Also those of another important city on the Camino Frances : Pamplona. Between the 15th and 31st, in Santiago, and on July 6th, the San Fermin festivities begin. Two good reasons to do our pilgrimage in July.
August
The month of August is the most popular among pilgrims due to the good weather (much cooler in the north of Spain) and the amount of time they have available. It is a good opportunity to complete the Camino organized with Santiago Ways, taking into account that we will avoid overcrowding.
September
One of the distinctive notes of September and the months that follow is that the region of El Bierzo is full of beautiful colours. Just to contemplate this scene is worth a pilgrimage this month.
October
Although the risk of precipitation increases and temperatures fall, with planning, it is possible to enjoy the really spectacular autumn that we have been talking about.
November
November may bring the risk of precipitation and low temperatures. However, to complete the Camino in winter gives the pilgrims their chance to walk without crowds.
December
It is a month chosen more and more by those pilgrims who want to spend Christmas in a beautiful place and live an unforgettable experience.
Guide to the places that you cannot miss on the Camino de Santiago from Leon to Ponferrada
We have compiled a selection of places that you cannot miss on the route of the Camino de Santiago from León to Ponferrada. Some of them are historical and touristic places of interest. Others are the best hotels, those in which you will stay with Santiago Ways.
Finally, there are the recommendations of some restaurants along the route, a very important aspect when it comes to recharging your batteries.
Places of interest
San Isadora Basilica and Leon
The starting point, the city of Leon, is a real gem among all the wonders that exist in our country. From it, you cannot miss its spectacular heritage where we have the cathedral, the Basilica of San Isadora, the Convent of San Marcos or Casa Bovines, designed by the famous architect Gaudi. We’ll talk to you about where you can eat later.
Astorga
Without a doubt one of the most beautiful places along the route. The villa of Astorga surprises all those who visit it for its cathedral, its Episcopal Palace or its Roman museum. It is one of the most interesting stops along the way and an incentive to make you feel that you want to do it over and over again.
Ponferrada Castle
Ponferrada is another of the magnificent towns that we can visit during this route. Its imposing castle is one of the monuments that leaves a most vivid impression in our memory. You can’t miss finishing here to cap off this great route.
Where to sleep – The best hotels
One of the distinctive notes we offer in Santiago Ways is that we offer you the best hotels. With that, we want to make sure that you get the treatment and care that you deserve. We remind you that there is the option to book just breakfast or breakfast and dinner to replace the energy that you need.
Where to eat – The best restaurants
Casa Mando: In the city of Leon is this prestigious inn, which can offer us the best specialities of Leonese cuisine at an affordable price and in a cosy atmosphere. The best from the lands, as well as the best of its cold cuts and meats, will be at our disposal with unbeatable service.
Restaurant Serrano: In Astorga, we must highlight the Serrano Restaurant. Its philosophy is based on offering only seasonal products, which results in a taste and a character which is very well connected to the land. All this in rustic rooms that accompany this unmistakable elegance in the whole town of Astorga.
Doce Torres: In Ponferrada is famous this restaurant dedicated to home cooking. This says a lot considering that when entering Galicia, we can taste specialities that will make us recognize the quality of its cuisine. Be sure to visit this restaurant to finish off your experience on the Camino Frances de Santiago from León.
Origin of the Camino de Santiago from Leon to Ponferrada
The origin of this section is naturally linked to that of the Camino Frances itself. It began to take importance as the reconquest progressed. Although previously there was only the so-called Camino Primitivo or the Camino del Norte , when the reconquest was taking place, new routes were free, much more practical than the previous one.
Despite this, it must be thought that the Camino de Santiago was not just a path for pilgrims with religious motives, it was also an important trade route for the north of Spain that made it prosper in fact. Join this historic legacy.
The Camino de Santiago from Leon with Santiago Ways
Ideal footwear for the Camino de Santiago from Leon to Ponferrada
Other sections on the Camino de Santiago Frances
Other users’ opinions about the Camino de Santiago Frances from Leon
We also leave you the opinions of other people who have already completed the Camino Frances de Santiago from Leon with us. It will help you to finish deciding to have an unforgettable experience.
Awesome! Maria helped us in April doing Sarria to Compostela. We have just reserved June 2024 to do the Portugal Camino de Compostela. We plan on doing ALL the routes and we will ONLY use this Company for our arraignments. Personal note - Maria (Santiago Ways) gracious.
Sarria to Santiago, 115 km.Oct.29 - Nov.3 , 2023We just ended our Camino yesterday. Thank-you so much SantiagoWays for arranging this journey. Hotels were great most especially charming home Casa Brandariz even though it was out of the way. We didn't care for Pension Palas (thin towels) but it worked. We experienced rain, wind, sunshine and hail ! Whew ! Fallen trees and branches were cleared away by local services. The temptation to hail a taxi was there but we resisted. 0:)Thanks again !Andy and Rowena V.Seattle, WA. U.S.A.
If this is your first time or you have considered a logistical support for your next Camino, #SANTIAGOWAYS is your choice, go with an expert.!!!I recently did the short French Camino from Sarria for the first time with a friend and my special needs son (Down Syndrome) and from the planning until the last days of my Camino, I received full support all time.Excellent choice of accommodations all the way in ten of the different towns we stayed at. Amazing service and food all the way to really learn about Galicia.Support vehicle was always available and baggage transportation always on time and secured.PS: Avoid October rainy season if you can...we had eleven non-stop rainy days for our Camino, quite an experience and challenge.
Maria (@Santiago Way) - Thank you for your outstanding and professional support.Your assistance and guidance from the beginning till I finished my Camino walk was more than I can ever expect. Every question I asked you all responded and answered. This wonderful experience (even with the relentless rain and wind) could not or would not have happened without your outstanding help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
A dream come true with faultless execution by Santiago Ways providing travel guide notes, accommodation (breakfast and dinner included) and luggage transfers. Exceeded all expectations and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
I sincerely appreciate the incredible experience you provided me with.Everything went smoothly and I appreciated the accommodations at each stop.I was particularly pleased that my luggage arrived promptly in my room, rather than being left in the lobby – a thoughtful touch.Throughout the journey, I felt safe and well-informed, thanks to the comprehensive information provided. The stages were perfectly balanced for my needs, allowing me to enjoy the pilgrimage.Choosing Santiago Ways for this adventure was the best decision I made.I recommend this experience and cannot wait to book another Camino adventure with your company in the future.
We loved our experience with Santiago Ways! Lucia was great to work with - answered all the questions we had quickly. The accomodations were great - very welcome at the end of a day's walk! You may see us on another Camino sometime... =)
This is my first time doing the camino. We both my sister and me from Indonesia took the Portuguese route starting from the city of Tui. This journey is very amazing, we discover many things, a journey that takes us to a deeper relationship with God.Thank you Santiagoways, you made everything so easy, you accomodate us very well, and thanks to Lucia Buiatti from Santiagoways who was very responsive, and really helped us. For sure we will come again for the next camino with another route and will definitely use Santiagoways.
We decided to walk the Camino Frances nearly a year ago. Initially just from Sarria. During the course of our research, we came across several service providers for the Camino. Santiago Ways stood out head and shoulders and the feedback about them was always positive. I contacted them and we started planning. All questions asked, were answered promptly. Quotations were provided and when we decided to rather start from Leon, it was no problem. We received our accommodation vouchers and route explanations well in advance. Accommodation provided on the route was excellent. When we reach our destination of the day, our luggage was there. We are planning our next Camimo and will use their services again!
I loved every minute of my Camino and am so sad it has ended, however am already looking to book again soon for my next one. Cannot fault the luggage transfer this was a godsend. Cristina at SW was brilliant and really helped me. I look forward to booking my next Camino. Thanks again for an amazing experience x
Excellent trip. Thanks to Ylenia at Santiago Ways our trip was amazing. Accommodations and meals, she booked for us and day trip to Finisterre - PERFECT. Ylenia, was very patient with us. Our reservations had to be modified several times due to Covid and number of people in our group changing. We have used Santiago Ways several times. Will use them again for our next “Camino Trail” adventure. Connie Earwood
It was the best experience. We did the Camino Frances and arrived before Easter Sunday and had the Vigil mass. It was the best Easter ever. Santiago Ways and Christopher Nolle was so helpful and made out experience focus on what our intentions of doing the walk. Great accommodations and food. Buen Camino and Buen Camino in life!
Our contact person with Santiago Ways was Ylenia Conesa. She was excellent to work with, she responded quickly to all our emails with all of our questions. I highly recommend her. Our trip was very well organized, we received all our information for the trip in a timely manner. We enjoyed all our hotels, they were easy to find. The breakfast and dinners were adequate. We did not have any problems the whole trip. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Ylenia, we’ll contact you when we decide to do the Camino Portuguese. Buen Camino!
My partner and I finally got to experience our 5 day Camino pilgrimage walk from Sarria to Santiago in June 2022 - organized through Santiago Ways (SW) - after over 2 year delay due to Covid. We couldn't have been more thrilled from our experience once we landed in Spain from Canada.If you are travelling overseas, trying travelling direct to Spain and avoid the lower cost European routes (i.e. easyjet) - flight cancellation/delays is about as common as the sun rising now so plan for this in your travels.SW staff were very professional and very helpful in answering all our questions prior to our trip. The Dossier and Vouchers that were sent to us were very clear and helpful to describe the route each day and where we stayed. Recommend you review your hotel locations on Google so you know where to find them once you arrive at each town/city.Our experience on the walk included breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day and the luggage transfer was a life saver allowing us to pack lightly each day. Strongly recommend you include you transfers as well to and from the airport to enjoy more time and less worry.The accommodations for our walk were well above average and more than we expected. Very clean, showers were hot (likely on demand) and the staff were very friendly at each of our stops.The staff at each place were very friendly but language barrier was there at times but never a problem.I strongly recommend using Santiago Ways in your Camino planning. Wouldn't think of any other group to help out. The peace and tranquility of walking on the countryside, the scenery, and laid back life was truly wonderful. Meeting so many pilgrims from all over and sharing our experience together was amazing and unforgettable.We are looking forward to doing this again in the future with the help of Santiago Ways.Buon Camino!Francesco & Claudette
Great five days of walking in the warm weather. Lovely Pilgrims from around the world all with a story to tell. A week l will never forget. Back 2023 to begin from St Jean. Santiago Ways highly recommended.Good Luck and Happiness to you all.
My husband and I completed the Portuguese Camino from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in June 2022. From the planing to the completion of our trip everything exceeded our expectations.Santiago Ways did a wonderful job of having everything perfectly scheduled, from the airport transfers in Vigo and Santiago de Compostela to the luggage transfers each day and the detailed information about each days walk. Numerous pilgrims commented on how much better our directions were and they were depending on our directions many times. The hotels we stayed at were amazing and the hosts at each hotel were always very helpful with recommendations on what to do and where to eat in each town. We had amazing food and drink along our whole journey and saw so many beautiful places.We have lifetime memories of the Camino thanks to everyone at Santiago Ways.If you are considering doing The Camino with Santiago Ways do not hesitate, go for it you will have the experience of a lifetime!
I highly recommend Santiago Ways for anyone considering walking the Camino de Santiago. Everything went smoothly and all of the accommodations Santiago Ways booked were nicer than I expected. A well organized itinerary contributed to our great experience on the Camino.
What a wonderful company! Santiago Ways was very reliable and helpful. The accomodations were beautiful and clean. The luggage transfer was always on time. I am very thankful for the excellent experience. If you are looking for a company to plan your next Camino trip, I highly recommend Santiago Ways!
This was a long awaited trip : originally booked in 2020 . The service of Santiago Ways was perfect throughout . As 2 couples we wanted the best en-suite accommodation on the way , our luggage transported and also we are vegans/vegetarians .Everything was perfect including a wonderful range of meals in all the accommodation and help when we struggled to get in contact with one accommodation owner . No issues with baggage transfer and the transfer to Porto to Ourense was again perfect .Santiago Ways enables us to have the full Camino experience without any stress . Ylenia was reassuring and knowledgeable in the original planning and at no time did we feel that our quieres were not dealt with well.We all wholeheartedly recommend Santiago Ways to anyone planning to do the Camino .Thank you
Highly recommended. Great help with planning and execution. No problems at any point. Will use them again.
Well organised trip, good communication throughout. All accommodation was clean and comfortable with luggage transfers working perfectly.
A delay of 2 years but my wife, Geraldine and I have just returned from our Camino from Sarria to Santiago about 120km.Santiago Ways we’re excellentAll hotel bookings, luggage transfers, meals etc sorted out efficientlyWe had a great Camino thanks to all the staff at Santiago WaysWould recommend themGoing with them again next yearCan’t waitThanksTony and Geraldine Golden
I had zero issue with my trip. The baggage transfer worked like clockwork, and I loved having the confidence of a 'local' number to call in case of emergency. (Never needed to call, but it felt good).
I would like to thank Alba Martinez and the whole team of Santiago ways for the job well done. My Husband really enjoyed the experience, of course without the helps of Santiago ways in organising everything, the Camino hike would be a very tough journey otherwise. But the attention to details, communication, and so on..were excellent and highly recommended.
If you are planning a Camino pilgrimage I highly recommend this company. Very professional yet personable. The accommodations they arranged for me across Spain on my Camino were very good. They are reliable and provide good value. I would use them again if I plan my next Camino.
Four of us 65 years old, used Santiago Ways (SW) and they took great care of us every step of 500 miles. This included one (1) night when, after some slow going, they even called us to make sure we found the hotel! (We did!) SW and their professional handling our our itinerary could not have been better. Our top recommendation for them! Fourontheway- October 2021 Falmouth MA USA
If you are planning a Camino pilgrimage I highly recommend this company. Very professional yet personable. The accommodations they arranged for me across Spain on my Camino were very good. They are reliable and provide good vale. I would use them again if I plan my next Camino.
We were very happy with our experience with Santiago Ways. They were very professional, very responsive, extremely organized, and booked lovely places for us, including an exceptional casa rural. They provided detailed instructions about where we were staying and our luggage was always waiting for us at our destination. All this at an excellent value. For reference, we completed the last stage of the French Camino, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Five stars for Santiago Ways!
Such a wonderful experience!From the beginning of the entire management, everything has been very easy. All the questions that I've had have been answered by mail or by phone and they always had been very kind.They made me a budget adjusted to my needs and it has been the best way to make the Camino de Santiago for the first time with the security that I always had them for anything I needed! I would definitely book them again since I'm thinking about doing another part of the Camino next year 🙂
hello santiago ways....i travel with santiago ways... i have very Good time with them... i did walk hike with them....they have v nice people who guide people with very good behivour... i know one of best Representatives in santiago ways which name is Cristina Ostraiz... she guide me v well..i must want to tour again with you... best wishes for all of you....RegardsShaoor Ali Basheer
Did the camino with guys ! Everything was great!
Excellent company. They were super helpful in putting together my last minute trip to do the camino inglés. I will definitely use them next year when I do another route. Thank you SantiagoWays!
Fabulous experience. Santiago Ways made this trip such a memorable trip. I will definitely be using their amazing service again for the next 200 km. The accommodations were super. The transfers and itinerary were perfect . Thanks Ylenia ans everyone at Santiago Ways!
Very good service. Ylenia Conesa was the one who helped me and she was always very effective and courteous. Will definitely use them again!
My husband and I hiked the Camino De Santiago from Pamplona to Logroño. We used Santiago Ways to help plan our adventure... booking our hotels, breakfast, picnic and dinner as well as transferring luggage during the hike. It was extremely helpful because we traveled in February which is not a popular time and all services are not available. The communication and service was excellent. Before, after and during the hike Angie Rinaudo kept in contact and answered all our questions in a timely manner. All the accommodations were excellent. We are planning to do more sections in the future and will definitely use Santiago Ways again.
We took the French Way, Leaving from Saint Jean Pied de Port. Santiago Ways booked our rooms the entire trip and make sure our luggage was transported. The rooms were a delight the walk was wonderful. Santiago Ways made sure to have support for us on the trip as well as needed. I would highly recommend this company. The entire group was a delight to work with and Cristiana on it especially was helpful.If we should decide to do another way, we would definitely use this company.
This was our first time in Spain and first time walking on a daily basis. Santiago Ways answered our many questions and concerns over many emails. We started our walk September 1st 2019 in Sarria and took 10 days to walk to Santiago de Compostela. Santiago Ways booked our lodging in 10 different places along with luggage transfers. We asked that all breakfasts,dinner and picnic lunch be included. Our accommodations varied from Albergues. Inns, Boutique hotel, to Bed and Breakfast. We truly enjoyed our picnic lunch as we could stop anywhere and enjoy the view. The accommodations - private room and private bathroom as we requested were not disappointing. We would recommend Santiago Way to anyone that needs some assistance in walking The Way.
I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.
This is a very professional company that helped create a fantastic journey. My contact person, Ylenia, responded to my emails and answered my questions. I highly recommend this company.
I have walked with Santiago Ways twice and have been impressed by their professionalism and services both times. I wanted to support a Spanish company for the walks, and found them to be a competitive option - in a crowded industry. Am planning to walk with them again as I’ve enjoyed my caminos so much!
I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.
I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.
We recently walked part of the Camino de Santiago Trail. Our trip was arranged by Santiago Ways. We were part of a larger group we had a tour guide and our luggage was transferred each day. Our trip was an immense success, everything went very smoothly and that in part was down to Veronica who arranged the trip. She was very helpful throughout the whole planning procedure even arranging for a private transfer from the airport to Sarria, our start point. I would recommend Santiago Ways and Veronica and would definitely use them again.
After comparing several agencies, our group of 7 decided to go with Santiago Ways for our first Camino experience as they offered an all round better price for our customised package that included insurance, meals, accommodation, luggage transfers and any required transportation to accommodation. The booking process was straightforward, they responded quickly to various enquiries and changes that we requested and they provided guidance on preparation and the Camino route which we referred to throughout our trip.We had a couple of issues including one of our group injuring her ankle but Santiago Ways were available 24 x 7 and they resolved everything efficiently including all communications required with local accommodation providers, taxis etc. which was very reassuring. Pilgrims we met who organised their accommodation en route had to deal with lack of accommodation in some locations and then they had to organise transport to and from the nearest hostels. We didn’t have any stress like this at all which left us free to enjoy the stunning scenery and great camaraderie on this wonderful trip. We will use Santiago Ways again and we can highly recommend them.
I booked my Camino de Santiago for Sept 2019 through Santiago Ways and the company made the experience absolutely wonderful. Vanessa Veiga was a pleasure to deal with, very professional and informative and made it very easy to arrange the entire trip. The accommodations and board booked through Santiago ways were amazing, we were very pleased with the diversity (B&B, hotel, hostel) of the accommodations along with the service and cleanliness of the accommodations. The luggage transfer worked flawlessly. I would rate Santiago Ways 10 out of 10 and recommend them to anyone looking to book their Camino.
I was so pleased with the trip Santiago Ways set up for me to Walk The Camino Francés. My first experience was when I requested a quote in October 2018 for a August 2019 walk. Ylenia went above and beyond to answer all our questions and to provide numerous options for me before I made my final decision on the trip. She was patient and thorough as I gathered information. Her follow up was amazing and her attention to detail was very assuring! Once I booked the trip she continued sending updates until we departed for Spain. Once we arrived in Spain Ylenia and the Operations team stayed in touch via email to answer any questions. The hotel accommodations for 39 days were all wonderful and the baggage transfer was perfect. Every day our bags were at the hotel by the time we arrived. One day my friend left her hat in the hotel room and Santiago Ways Operation team sent an email saying the hat would be waiting at our next hotel. That’s going “above and beyond”. I highly recommend using Santiago Ways for your Camino!!!!! We walked with numerous people who had used other companies and they all thought Santiago Ways had the best hotels. I’ve already referred a friend to them and definitely will use them for my next Camino. Thank you Santiago Ways!!!!!!!!
Ylenia Conesa from Santiago Ways was very helpful answering all my question prior to my Camino trip. A truly memorable experience beautifully organised by Santiago Ways
This was a great experience from start to finish. From the on-line booking team that answered my numerous questions and comminucated with me in an efficient and friendly manner to the amazing guide we had and the quality of the hotels we stayed in. It all exceeded my expectations
Excellent company with excellent staff, couldn't fault their organisation and execution of my Camino walk. My special thanks to Ylenia who looked after my bookings and organised things for me.
Fantastic service and Ylenia Conesa who handled the booking was a delight and very efficient
Santiago Ways, and our advisor Ylenia Conesa , provided an outstanding travel experience! Ylenia answered every question that I had during my trip planning process! The accommodations were absolutely charming, and the food was perfect! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime!
Celebrating 60th birthday, we walked 100 kilos for 10 days. No pain and no blisters. Santiago ways transported our luggage on time every day even we changed one of the hotel to Paradores. Taxis were always on time waiting for us. All hotels were clean, friendly and conveniently located. The food and buildings and history of each accommodations were all unique and wonderful! I will use Santiago ways for my next Camino. Andriana was very helpful. Thank you! Muchas Gracias!
We booked our "Camino" trip via this agency. Our agent was Vanessa and we are ecstatic with the service! The booking went very smoothly. All our questions were answered and all our wished addressed in a very quick manner. Actually, the agency had to ping us a few times via email and WhatsApp, as we were the ones too slow to answer them. They even made arrangements for us to take our dog on the trip and book the appropriate hotels. The luggage transfer was wonderful. We had a pickup from Santiago to our starting point on "Camino" that also worked perfectly. We can highly recommend the services of this agency. I have to admit that I have not compared prices and if there is something cheaper on the market, but the service we received here was impeccable. We had a wonderful trip and are planing to come back next year and walk another "Camino" again. Buen Camino everyone!
Walking the Camino was the best experience of my life! Partially because I had such a great support crew of Santiago Ways! I worked with Vanessa Veiga who organized my trip to suit my needs. When some details needed to be changed, she kindly worked with me to make it happen. My accommodations were all very different- from Casa Rurals to hostels to Pensions, but they were all excellent. The luggage transfer worked perfectly, too. I highly recommend this company to anyone planning to walk the Camino!
excellent experience with Santiago way team, all that was promised accomplished to the last detail , the transportation, the hotels choices , the path segment choice, the information provided ,the luggage transfer just a perfect vacation
Santiago Ways is the perfect agency to help you plan you Camino de Santiago.Since the first day that i wrote my email the response was very fast, gladly i began speaking to the agent Vanessa Viega and she made sure i had all the information and helped me plan everything, she was really great .i really enjoyed my Camino, i was looking forward for it and it did satisfied my expectations.This experience for me was the most special in my life, i am really thinking about doing it again starting in Portugal
I used Santiago Ways on my first Camino in March this year. The trail that I did was from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela. The experience was truly fantastic ….. mainly because of Santiago Ways.My contact person at Santiago Ways was Vanessa Veiga. Right from the onset Vanessa was extremely helpful , sensitive and very attentive to all my requests. She responded swiftly to all my mails. She selected the right hotels which were excellent and the luggage always arrived on time.I am planning my second Camino next April and I would continue to use Santiago Ways and in particular Vanessa. Thanks a million Vanessa and continue the good work to all the pilgrims who want to experience a true Camino.Winston FernandezKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Santiago Ways made it possible for me to do the pilgrimage. At 69 I did not like the idea of staying in a hostal, I like a bit of privacy and comfort! And I could not have done the walking while carrying my luggage. Adriana at Santiago Ways helped me work out my route and booked hotels and luggage transfers. Also, having them there in case I had any problems, was very reassuring. Adriana was only a phone call away. I recommend using Santiago Ways for anyone having doubts about doing the pilgrimage - they make it so much easier!
Vanessa was awesome and we loved Santiago Ways! We had a group of 8 college friends that were all around 50-years old. The deciding factor in choosing Santiago Ways was the group discount offered for groups of 6 or more. All other companies threshold for a discount was 10 people. Vanessa and the staff were awesome to work with throughout the process. We did the five day hike from Sarria to Santiago. We requested superior accommodations in places that were on the trail. The accommodations were top notch and 4 of the 5 places were directly on the trail. The exception was our night in Lavacolla in which we were .4 miles off the trail. It was our choice to stay in that location in order to have a shorter walk to Santiago on our final day so we could make the noon mass. We were pleasantly surprised at how clean each place was and they all had great bar and restaurant choices in close proximity - with the exception of Lavacolla so we recommend eating on-site - it was very good.
We had an excellent experience on the Camino with Santiago Ways. We had 14 women and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hotels, loved the daily luggage transport and the food was terrific. Santiago Ways communicated throughout our trip. We felt well-supported when we needed to make changes. Thank you!!
We had an excellent experience on the Camino with Santiago Ways. We had 14 women and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hotels, loved the daily luggage transport and the food was terrific. Santiago Ways communicated throughout our trip. We felt well-supported when we needed to make changes. Thank you!!
Santiago Ways is excellent they exceeded my expectations!! they do a great JOB and we had a "Buen Camino" in part thanks to them... lovely hotels.. flawless bag transfers and great great service!!! I would totally recommend them and please look for Vanessa she is the best.
My family and I used Santiago Ways to organize our recent pilgrimage from Lisbon to Porto. They did an excellent job booking us (as much as possible) into wonderful, small, family-run hotels and coping with the many changes dictated by "group" travel. In addition, one of us was traveling by bicycle whilst the rest were walking, necessitating even more planning which Santiago Ways did with patience and grace. We recommend using Santiago Ways for Camino support and planning!!! Jan Schubert
My family and I (6 of us) just finished walking the Lisbon to Porto section of the Camino Portuguese. It was a wonderful experience for us. The hotels we were booked into were well chosen and the food was great. We also found the path to be well marked making way finding fairly easy. A great relief as we had heard it was not well marked. Our luggage was efficiently transferred each day and everything ran very smoothly. Thank you Santiago Ways! We would definitely recommend your services to our friends. Jill
Santiago Ways made my memorable hike trouble-free. I had excellent hotels, tasty breakfasts, dependable baggage forwarding, informative advance information, and a dependable drive to deliver me to Sarria. I really appreciate their attention to detail!
We booked our El Camino with Santiago Ways and we were very lucky to have Silvia as our agent. She did a fantastic job organizing our trip, always promptly responding to our inquiries, impeccable English, all accommodations that she arranged for us were great, and our luggage was always delivered to the next location timely, before our arrivals to sites. I would definitely recommend Santiago Ways and ask for Silvia to be your representative.
This trip changed my life in ways I could not describe! I knew the hiking was going to be a challenge, but Santiago Ways made it so easy to plan and execute. They are truly the best and I am already planning my next trip with Santiago Ways and would not think of going anywhere else. Silvia Rivera was particularly helpful in the planning, as she answered all my questions patiently, and help me through the process. Great job, Guys, and I will see you next year!
Have just finished El Camino de Santiago from Sarria with the help of Santiago Ways. They have been extremely accesible from day one. The transfer of the luggage throught the five days was impecable, always finding the luggage in the room on every stage of the way. The food and lodging was very acceptable. If I were to do it again I would not hesitate to contact them once more for their assistance! "Buen camino".
Our experience with Santiago Ways was flawless. We highly recommend this outfit for your Santiago way experience. A perfect 10!
Very nice experience. Good and professional organization.Nice and friendly environment during the event. Recommended 100 %. Saludos para Jose 😉
Simply put - an incredible experience! This agency looks after every last detail. I walked the last 100 km of the Camino with their help and I definitely want to go back soon and do a longer part of the route. When that happens (which I hope is soon) I'll definitely be using Santiago Ways again! Thanks for everything.
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