Santiago de Compostela (St James Way): A Pilgrimage of Discovery
In addition to sharing our love of walking with you on this journey, we’d also like to give you a glimpse into what the enigmatic “Santiago de Compostella” or “The St. James Way” has to offer. Pilgrims, trekkers, and travellers have used this road to reach Santiago de Compostella for hundreds of years in order to visit St. James’s tomb. The walks will cover an average distance of 17 km per day, beginning in the Béarn region and passing through the gorgeous Gers and Tarn & Garonne districts. The Le Puy trail, regarded as the most picturesque, will be our route. The stroll has a moderate gradient.
If you’re thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago, here are a few things you need to know:
- The best time to walk the Camino de Santiago is during the spring (April-May). The weather is mild during these months, and there are fewer crowds.
- You don’t need to be in great shape to walk the Camino de Santiago. However, it’s important to be prepared for the physical demands of the journey – we recommend a moderate fitness level and have done some uphill training.
Some of our walking tour highlights:
- Visit some of the region’s most famous landmarks, such as the Collegiate Church of La Romieu.
- Visit the Château de Cassaigne, constructed in the 13th century, in the heart of the Armagnac region. Here you can taste their succulent prunes as well as the local Armagnac.
- Walk from Condom to the village of Montreal, Gascony’s first bastide, and voted one of France’s most beautiful villages.
- Enjoy the local cuisine, such as foie gras, Armagnac, and prunes.
- Walk through medieval villages, charming towns, and stunning countryside.
- Pass through beautiful the villages such as Auvillar, Miradoux, Lectoure, La Romieu, Condom, Montreal.
