法国之路
The French Way or Camino Francés, also colloquially called the French Camino is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes to 圣地亚哥-德孔波斯特拉 in Spain, known collectively as the 圣雅各之路. Each year, about half of the pilgrims that finish walking the Camino at Santiago de Compostela walk along the French Way, 65 percent of which start from the final 100 km at 萨里亚 and another 14 percent from the official start of the route at 圣让皮耶德波尔 in France, which gives the path its name, 779 km away.
While there are many stopping points along each route, none are mandatory; the ultimate goal is to walk to Santiago de Compostela while resting as needed. The stopping points listed will vary for each peregrino, just as each peregrino's experience will be different. The route listings are by no means complete, but are an attempt to share information about the possibilities.
One may start at any point along the route; to get a compostela certificate, one must walk at least 100 km or bike at least 200 km, regardless of how long it takes to cover the distance.
了解
[]This itinerary follows the Camino de Santiago from 圣让皮耶德波尔, near the French-Spanish border, to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in 加利西亚, northwestern Spain, the final destination of many pilgrimage routes. Several longer routes originate in France and merge at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port or Puente La Reina; see 法国通往圣地亚哥的路线 for details. Other routes merge into the French Way at several point along the route. Major pilgrimage routes to Santiago, in addition to the French Way, include the 北方之路, which runs closer to the coast, and the 葡萄牙之路, which approaches from the south.
Tradition has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried in the cathedral, after his body was taken to Galicia by boat from 耶路撒冷 and carried inland to where Santiago de Compostela is now located. The pilgrimage is believed by some to be one of three pilgrimages for which the sins of the pilgrim will be forgiven.
While it has for long been popular for the religious pilgrims for being one of the few accessible routes from the rest of continental Europe, its popularity has been amplified by its depiction in many forms of entertainment, such as The Way (2010) starting Martin Sheen and Paulo Coelho's The Pilgrimage (1987), enticing many non-religious to also take the walk.
The number of hikers generally fluctuates between years and during the year, with the most popular period being April–October, when the weather is warm and reasonably comfortable. During a designated Jacobean Holy Year, you will need a little more effort or time ahead to search for accommodation, especially if you are expected to arrive in Santiago de Compostela around July 25th, the feast day of Saint James.
The section between Sarria and Santiago is by far the most crowded of all Caminos de Santiago. If you want to have it less crowded, hike in February (9⁰C/3⁰C), March (13⁰C/4⁰C), April (15⁰C/6⁰C), October (18⁰C/9⁰C) or November (13⁰C/6⁰C). (daytime/night and morning).
In 2024, a record number of more than 230,000 people were registered at the pilgrim's office in Santiago de Compostela as completing their journey through the French Way, 65 percent of whom walked just the last 100 km.
For general information on the pilgrimage, see 圣雅各之路.
To earn the compostela (certificate of accomplishment), one needs to walk at least the last 100 km or cycle at least the last 200 km of the route. For walking the French Way, that means in practical terms starting in the small city of 萨里亚, as it has connections by bus and rail from other places in Spain.
准备
[]This walk from the French border to Santiago de Compostela on the main routes of the French Way takes about a month. Speed-hikers can make it in as little as two weeks (about the time bicyclists usually require), but that requires walking 40 km or more each day.
While most of the route is fairly gentle with only a few long ascents, some days can be challenging. Over the past twenty years a great deal of effort has gone into improving the trail, and most of the route is now well waymarked, reasonably well surfaced, and separated from the increasingly heavy traffic on Spanish roads. If one begins in France, the route passes over two major mountain chains and several smaller ones. There is a joke that the Camino never meets a mountain it doesn't cross. While that is not really true, there are many ascents and descents, and some of the latter can be quite steep.
You have to be in reasonably good condition and to have good hiking shoes (trail runners). If you wish to camp, you need to carry clothing and a sleeping bag in a comfortable backpack.
As all of the journey involves 步行 or 骑行 to a very good distance while staying in rudimentary hostels, most pilgrims would usually travel in 背包客风格. Have a couple of snacks (or protein bars) and plenty of water with you. Don’t bring too many clothes (you can wash and dry them overnight at most lodgings) but add a layer when the weather gets cool. A 相机 is highly recommended to capture some fascinating spots along the way or even memories with a fellow pilgrim you just met, but leave your laptop or tablet at home to avoid distractions and unnecessary weight.
寻找方向
[]The routes are divided into sections connecting the largest cities along the way. The paths are marked by a yellow shell or arrow on a blue background, with descending numbers indicating the remaining walking distance to Santiago de Compostela. The direction of travel is indicated by the yellow shell or arrow. In the Pyrenees however, signs are surprisingly scarce. The pilgrim's office at St. Jean-Pied-de-Port will give pilgrims a map showing the path. If in doubt, follow where most people would be heading.
住宿
[]Compared to the other routes of the Camino de Santiago, the French Way offers the most options for accommodations. During the most crowded travel times in summer, when all options are open, you are usually no less than 10 km (typically a two-hour walk) away from a village with a place to stay. Walking in winter requires some careful planning, but the biggest villages, where most pilgrims stop, would almost always have a bed.
Unless you plan to camp in the most crowded months of the summer season, it is unnecessary to carry camping and cooking gear. "Wild camping" is illegal in most parts of Spain, and very few official campsites are to be found along the route. See also 圣雅各之路#住宿.
Most pilgrims stay in hostels (called albergues or refugios) at little cost; many of these require credentials, the pilgrim's passport, which you should get at the start of your journey. The most common stop points usually have municipal hostels with basic facilities in a shared room, some of which have more than one hundred beds. Some of them also have basic kitchen for self-catering. There are also parochial hostels that also offer the same amenities, sometimes with upgraded experience such as a community dinner and/or breakfast, all for a generous donation.
The next category are private hostels that are a little more expensive. They usually offer a range of services, from dinner for an additional fee, better beds, blankets for cold nights, to washing machines. Some of these are also attached to their restaurant for other non-overnight patrons to stop by. Here, private rooms are also sometimes offered in addition to common sleeping halls.
If you want guaranteed privacy, a private room in a pension, hostal (sic!), or hotel is the right choice; these are a bit more limited to common stop points as described in guide books, and the largest towns.
抵达
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The official route begins at St. Jean-Pied-de-Port in France, accessible by most of the 法国通往圣地亚哥的路线 and train from 巴约讷. Bayonne has a TGV service from 巴黎' 蒙帕纳斯火车站 and an overnight train from 奥斯特利茨火车站. If flying onto 比亚里茨, you can take the bus to Bayonne train station or use a shuttle service by Express Bourricot. If coming from Spain, there's a bus service from 潘普洛纳 to Biarritz and Bayonne by alsa in spring through early fall.
Most towns in Spain along the way are easily accessible by train or bus from major cities such as 马德里 and 巴塞罗那. Roncesvalles, steeped in history and the site of the defeat and death of Charlemagne's lieutenant Roland, is a usual starting-point for Spaniards. The routes from Somport, 哈卡 and 巴塞罗那 also join the French Way at Puente la Reina.
萨里亚 is reasonably well-connected, with coach and train connections via 圣地亚哥-德孔波斯特拉, 拉科鲁尼亚, 维戈, 奥伦塞 or 卢戈. There are airports in 波尔图, Santiago, A Coruña and Vigo.
步行
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Once on the Camino, the pedestrian pilgrim has three duties: to sleep, to eat, and to walk. Those duties are made less onerous by paying attention to the quality of the path and a great number of places to eat and sleep. It is also possible to walk the Camino with various travel companies that take care of all logistical arrangements, including organizing your luggage transfer, allowing you significantly more comfort.
The towns listed in this article are those that have multiple accommodation options.
Saint Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona
67 km
The official start of the French Camino is at 圣让皮耶德波尔 in France, hence there are multiple options for hostels (gite), restaurants, and shops for hiking supplies. There is a pilgrim's office where you can obtain your credencial, a sheet of paper in which you can put a stamp in the brackets to indicate the places you stopped by every day along the way. The officer will also give an up-to-date list of accommodations along the route, and a map for travel through the Pyrenees.
There are two routes you can take through the Pyrenees, both approximately 24 km long.
The most popular route is the Napoleon Pass with a strenuous through-climb from 300 m to 1400 m in 15 km, usually finished in 4 to 5 hours before a descent that takes 1 to 2 hours. Pilgrims who wish to break down the hike into two days can stay in Refuge Orisson, 8 km up as well as the Auberge Borda, the only two accommodation options in the mountains. At its highest point, halfway through the hike, you will see a vast meadow with farm animals such as horses and sheeps roaming out of their farm looking for pasture. You will also see a statue of the Virgin Mary ahead, where you will then take the road on the right.
After 3 km, when seeing the Cross of Thibault, take the route on the right on the grass. As you enter an area with taller trees and a water spring, you will be entering Spain and start a sharp descent towards 龙塞瓦克斯, where most pilgrims will stay for the night.
From November to March, or during inclement weather when the Napoleon Route is impassable, the Valcarlos Pass is the alternative route. It has a lower elevation and passes through 瓦尔卡洛斯. The route begins at the right fork of the junction just outside Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Roncesvalles is the most popular starting point for Spanish pilgrims. There is a municipal hostel (albergue) in a former monastery, which can house close to 200 pilgrims. In peak season however, pilgrims would spill over to the next villages of 奥里兹-布尔格特 
and 埃斯皮纳尔.
From here, the route alternates between forests and highway, meandering through the two aforementioned villages. Just before reaching the next village, 比斯卡雷塔-格伦迪亚因 , the trail is cut by a small stream flooding its surface, with a path of high structures accessible from the path shoulder if you do not want to get your footwear wet.
From the last village, the way cuts through the forest again, with a slight gain in elevation, until it crosses the highway again at Alto de Erro. From here, the descent is steep with loose rocks and jagged humps. Caution is necessary when traversing this section, even with a hiking stick. Fortunately, the road evens out at 苏比里 , a major stop with multiple accommodation options, including a municipal albergue. You would have already walked 22 km from Roncesvalles.
The trail continues on the left side of the valley, at first through a magnesium processing plant, and then a couple villages. A couple accommodation alternatives can be found in 乌尔达伊茨 or 拉拉索尼亚 , which would require you to walk a bit off the trail in the direction of the highway.
The trail now goes alongside the river Arga, before crossing the highway again to the other side of the valley at 萨瓦尔迪卡. If the albergue is open and a volunteer is standing by, you can climb up its church tower and ring the bell. The trail then ascents on a foothill with stairs. You will then be at Pampl and the river Ulzama into 维拉瓦 , slowly but surely leading to 潘普洛纳. Although unlikely, in case you don't get a place, there is also an albergue operated by the Military Order of Malta in the following town, 西苏尔梅诺尔 .
Many pilgrims would plan to rest the following day, using the opportunity to do a light walk while exploring the town. Naturally you can stay for only one night and do a stroll before bedtime. Or if you are trying to escape from cityscapes, you can always skip it.
- 奥里松避难所, D428, 64220 Uhart-Cize (Located 8 km uphill from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the GR 65 (Route Napoléon).), ☏ +33 6 61 49 79 56, info@refuge-orisson.com. A popular pilgrim refuge at 780 m elevation. Offers dormitories (6- and 10-person rooms) and limited private chalets. Half-board required (dinner + breakfast), laundry service, Wi-Fi, and bar with terrace. Booking essential in peak season. Open roughly April to October. Dormitory with half-board: €45–50. Private chalet (2 people, half-board): €120.
- 博尔达旅馆, D428, 64220 Saint-Michel (On the GR 65, halfway between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Roncesvalles.), ☏ +33 6 61 92 97 43, aubergeborda@gmail.com. Cozy off-grid mountain refuge offering dorm beds and a private room. Half-board only (dinner and breakfast). Booking recommended. Dorm with half-board: €42–48; private room: €100–120.
Pamplona to Logroño
95 km
The way out of Pamplona is long, passing the lands of Pamplona fort and University of Navarra. But you will get back to farms and small villages after about a 5-km walk. After 扎里基埃吉 , you will gently ascend a hill, with a row of wind turbines that can be noisy at times if the wind is really blowing up there.
At the peak of the hill, you will see the 宽恕之山 ("Mount of Forgiveness"), an iconic spot with metal structures of parading pilgrims erected in 1996. It symbolizes the groups roaming the route throughout history, starting from the pioneers on the left, tradesmen on horseback in the Middle Ages, a gap of dwindling interest in the Camino for five centuries, and ending with backpackers today on the right. Also inscribed within the structure is a Spanish phrase, "Donde se cruza el camino del viento con el de las estrellas." ("Where the path of the wind crosses with that of the stars.").
The descent to the other side of the hill however is once again covered with rocks and requires some caution to navigate. The village of 乌特尔加 greets you a kilometre away from the foothill, followed by 奥瓦诺斯, and ended with 莱昂桥 .
The trail goes over the bridge that gives the town its name ("the queen's bridge" – ordered by her in the 11th century for the convenience of pilgrims) and continues on a dirt road through the villages of Mañeru, Cirauqui atop a hill, Lorca, and Villatuerta. Most pilgrims would end the day in Estella or the following village, Ayegui, after a 22 km walk. The former features a wonderful example of Romanesque architecture, with narrow halls and a church atop the hill offering a beautiful view of the city centre nestled by the Ega River.
Just out of Ayegui, you will pass Irache with its infamous wine fountain . While you can take out wine for free, the fountain also gives out water. The adjacent monastery is large and also worth stopping by. Just outside town, the route splits into two branches: The main route follows the road and passes Villamayor de Monjardín with a castle atop a hill in 6 km. The other branch takes you to the other side of the highway to Luquin under normal trail conditions. In both cases, be aware that there is no water source or shade for about 10 km until the next big village, Los Arcos .
Beyond Los Arcos, villages are fewer and further between, again with no shades to protect against the sun and wind. The next one, Sansol is 6 km away. Across the river, Torres del Río has an octagonal church that models the Holy Seculptre of Jerusalem. The trail then goes through hills and olive gardens before rejoining the motor highway until Viana in 10 km.
Leaving Viana, you will be exiting Navara and entering La Rioja, with its landmark vineyards strewn along the trail. In another 10 km, you reach the next big town on the French Way, Logroño.
Logroño to Burgos
122 km
A majority of the trail cuts through farms and vineyards, offering little shade in case of hot weather. Bring plenty of water and possibly plan for some more breaks on your day than in the previous sections.
The way out of Logroño is long, taking almost 3 km. Nature begins once passing under the highway, as the path leads to Grajera Park. About 5 km later, after walking along the highway, the next village, is upon you. Do not miss the cathedral with its golden Baroque altarpiece, a rarity in Spanish churches.
Out of Navarette, there are two villages with accommodations that require a slight detour Sotés and Ventosa. The next large town, Nájera lies directly on the route, 16 km away. The monastery at the other side of the river is one of the important sights on the Camino, and a path atop the red hill offers a wonderful view of the Najerilla river valley.
The path out of Najera begins as a moderate ascent that cuts through its hills before levelling out into fields and vineyards. Take a rest at Azofra as the next village, Cirueña is 9 km away after that and only has a restaurant at the golf course when you enter. The next large town where most pilgrims would stay, Santo Domingo de la Calzada is only about an hour's walk away, after a walk through vast wheatfields. The cathedral is unique in that there are two live chickens guarding the church. According to legend, the saint who gives the town its name saved the life of an innocent who had been unfairly sentenced to death by presenting a resurrected cooked chicken to the local governor for lunch. Its descendants live in its choir loft and the adjacent municipal albergue.
Some pilgrims continue their journey to Grañón, where in addition to normal accommodation, there is a famous parochial albergue that serves pilgrims for a donation and offers a chance to contribute to the dinner service and common activities.
Passing Grañón, you will enter a marker of the next autonomous state, Castilla y Leon, where the Camino will stretch almost 400 km long. The first villages you encounter will be Redecilla del Camino and Castildelgado. The nearest major town is Belorado. Out of Belorado, the trail is relatively uneventful with a few villages in between until Villafranca-Montes de Oca. After this village, a 250-m ascent in 3 km awaits you, leading through a mountain range with a gentle descent for 9 km towards the next village, San Juan de Ortega. Thankfully, this area has tall trees as shades and there are rest points at its peak, with a magnificent view in good weather.
The way after San Juan de Ortega has two options that ends at the next large town, Burgos: the left fork runs through asphalt and is more suitable for bicyclists, the right fork goes through more villages with better attractions. The village of Agés is a worthwhile place to take a break. The following village, Atapuerca is famous for its archeological site, where bones of what would be the oldest human settlements of Western Europe at 800,000 years old were found. To the left of the path as you enter town is a monolith commemorating the death of the last king of Navarra in 1054 after a battle against the Castilian kingdom.
Another mountain range, although not as strenuous of a hike as before, is right ahead. At the Atapuerca cross, Burgos is visible in good weather. Down the hill, you will pass through more villages, such as Cardeñuela Riopico and Orbaneja Riopico.
The entrance to Burgos can be done in two ways from the junction just after the highway bridge: the left fork spans along the airport runway and after another crossing under the highway, into the city park along River Arlanzon. The right fork is straightforward and goes through the city's industrial area for at least 5 km. Burgos is a large town and a good place for a rest day as there are opportunities for local exploration.
Burgos to León
181 km
You will walk on the Meseta, a vast plateau about 200 km long with little topographic difference. From spring to midsummer, the area is green and colourful with sprouting wheat and crops; after harvest season in August, the area is plain brown, exposing the barren ground. Due to the absence of shades during the first half of the trail, there is no protection from the sun and heat in summer, as well as wind and rain in winter. The villages are fewer and further between compared to the other sections, although it is in general still manageable to walk in your typical distance of 20 to 25 km per day.
Pilgrims have polarizing opinions about this section. Many find it trying and choose to take the bus directly to León. Others consider it their favorite part of the French Camino and see it as a chance to reflect or to build deeper friendships with fellow pilgrims amid the monotony.
To rejoin the trail from Burgos, cross the Malatos bridge to the other side of the river, pass by the Huelgas Monastery and University of Burgos. Crossing under the rail bridge and over the river & highway, you will encounter the first town on the Meseta, Tardajos. Another river crossing leads you to Rabé de las Calzadas. The trail ascends slowly but surely to the Matamulos (lit. mule killer) lookout point, overlooking Hornillos del Camino. You would have walked 20 km, but if you wish to walk a little bit further or look for an alternative accommodation, Hontanas 距离11公里，有更多选择。
小路随后离开主路，被一条小溪隔开，然后沿着公路延伸。之后，它穿过前方的废墟，一片崎岖的景象。 圣安东尼修道院，这里曾是治疗麦角中毒朝圣者和病人的地方，现在则是一处庇护所。稍作短暂行走后，您将到达 卡斯特罗赫里兹，这是梅塞塔高原上两个重要城镇之一。
离开卡斯特罗赫里兹，小路穿过菲特罗桥 (Puente Fitero)，一座横跨皮苏埃尔加河 (Pisuerga River) 的古老石桥，这里标志着布尔戈斯省和帕伦西亚省的边界。不久之后，您将到达 伊特罗德尔卡斯蒂略 。镇本身很小，但就在桥的南边是圣尼古拉斯医院 (Hospital of San Nicolás)，这是一个独特的朝圣者旅舍，位于一座12世纪的隐修院内，您将受到传统的洗脚仪式和烛光晚餐的款待。
从伊特罗德尔卡斯蒂略出发，一段平坦的10公里路程将带您到达 博阿迪利亚德尔卡米诺 ，这是一个以保存完好的司法柱 (rollo judicial) 而闻名的小镇，这是一种中世纪的柱子，曾象征着城镇的独立司法权。如果您在这里过夜，Albergue En el Camino 提供舒适的住宿，并提供晚餐和早餐选项。
从博阿迪利亚德尔卡米诺出发，接下来的6公里路程沿着卡斯蒂利亚运河 (Canal de Castilla) 延伸，这是西班牙18世纪最重要的水利工程之一。这条宁静的林荫小路将直接通往 弗洛米斯塔，这里有值得参观的引人注目的圣马丁教堂 (Iglesia de San Martín)，它是纯粹罗马式建筑的完美典范。
离开弗洛米斯塔，小路沿着泥土小径和安静的道路延伸19公里，到达 卡里翁德洛斯孔德斯，这是这一阶段较大的城镇之一。它拥有丰富的修道院历史，有几座历史悠久的教堂，包括卡米诺圣玛丽亚教堂 (Santa María del Camino) 和圣索伊洛教堂 (San Zoilo)，后者现在是一家豪华酒店。在进入前方漫长而孤寂的路段之前，这里也是补充给养的好地方。
从卡里翁德洛斯孔德斯到 莱迪戈斯 是最具挑战性的路段之一，沿着一条历史悠久的罗马古道，沿途几乎没有遮蔽或服务设施。莱迪戈斯提供一个受欢迎的歇脚点，这里有以热情好客闻名的私人庇护所 La Morena。
一段相对轻松的17公里路程将带您到达 萨阿贡，这座城镇拥有深厚的历史根基，以及显著的摩尔式和罗马式影响。亮点包括圣洛伦佐教堂 (Church of San Lorenzo) 和圣蒂尔索教堂 (San Tirso)，两座教堂都具有独特的砖砌建筑风格。萨阿贡也是朝圣之路上的一个重要里程碑，标志着到圣地亚哥的地理中心点。
从萨阿贡出发，朝圣之路继续前行10公里到达 贝西诺斯德尔雷亚尔卡米诺 ，一个以其传统土坯房屋闻名的小村庄。许多朝圣者选择继续前往 曼西利亚德拉斯穆拉斯 ，这里有更多的服务和住宿选择。曼西利亚拥有保存完好的中世纪城墙，是休息一下再前往莱昂的好地方。
曼西利亚德拉斯穆拉斯到 莱昂，距离19公里，沿着一条相对直接的小路穿过小村庄，然后到达城市郊区。一旦进入莱昂，宏伟的圣玛丽亚大教堂 (Catedral de Santa María de León)，这座哥特式设计的建筑杰作，主宰着天际线。这座城市提供了丰富的历史遗迹、充满活力的塔帕斯文化，以及在继续向西的旅程前休息一天的绝佳机会。
- 圣尼古拉斯教堂医院 (圣尼古拉斯桥头隐修院) (小镇以南，菲特罗桥以南)。 退房：黎明时被烛光唤醒。 一座12世纪由意大利兄弟会运营的隐修院。独特的12世纪风格庇护所，没有电力。在此住宿的朝圣者可享用晚餐。 捐赠。
- En el Camino, Calle Francos 3, ☏ +34 979 810 284, albergue@boadilladelcamino.com。 每晚10欧元，晚餐11欧元，早餐3欧元。
- La Morena, C. Carretera, 3, ☏ +34 626 972 118, info@alberguelamorena.com。 入住：13:00，退房：09:00。 私人庇护所。 每晚15欧元。
莱昂至萨里亚
206公里
“法兰西之路”穿过莱昂的郊区很久，然后在 拉维尔延德尔卡米诺后分成两条支线：主路沿着柏油路穿过工业区，在 维拉当戈斯德尔帕拉莫 和 圣马丁德尔卡米诺。另一条路更长但穿过自然风光，主要村庄是 比利亚尔德马萨里费。
主路和替代路在 奥尔维戈医院 汇合，小路穿过奥尔维戈桥 (Puente de Órbigo)，这是一座在中世纪收复失地运动 (Reconquista) 中发挥了关键作用的桥梁。从这里，道路再次分成两条：主路直行沿高速公路，而自然之路则穿过更多山丘和一些有住宿选择的村庄。它们在圣托里比奥十字架 (Crucero de Santo Toribio) 再次汇合，朝圣之路继续前往 阿斯托尔加，距离莱昂49公里，朝圣者可以在这里欣赏到由安东尼·高迪 (Antoni Gaudí) 设计的主教宫，宫内设有朝圣之路博物馆，以及宏伟的 阿斯托尔加大教堂 。
从阿斯托尔加出发，朝圣之路开始稳步爬升，进入 丰塞瓦东 ，距离25公里。曾经是一座鬼城，由于越来越多的朝圣者经过，它已经复兴。离村庄不远就是著名的 铁十字架，这是法兰西之路的最高点。在这里，习惯上留下一块从家里带来的石头，象征性地放下负担。
从山上下来，朝圣之路到达 蓬费拉达，经过28公里。这座城市以其圣殿骑士团城堡而闻名，这是一座由圣殿骑士团建造的保存完好的堡垒。蓬费拉达是加利西亚之前的最后一个主要城市，是补充给养或短暂休息的好地方。
继续向西，一段27公里的风景优美的路程，穿过葡萄园和起伏的山丘，将带您到达 比利亚弗兰卡德尔比埃尔索 ，常被称为“小圣地亚哥”(“Little Compostela”)，因为它有一座圣地亚哥教堂 (Iglesia de Santiago)，在这里，生病的朝圣者可以获得与到达圣地亚哥相同的恩典。这座城镇坐落在一个被郁郁葱葱的绿色植物环绕的山谷中，为攀登进入加利西亚提供了宁静的环境。
朝圣之路沿着山谷底部延伸10公里到达 特拉瓦德洛 ，这是一个拥有舒适的“El Paso”庇护所 (Albergue El Paso) 的小村庄，在接下来的陡峭攀登之前提供住宿。接下来的8公里到达 巴尔卡尔塞河谷韦加 ，在那里 Albergue El Paso 提供舒适的住宿，以应对接下来的陡峭攀登。
进入加利西亚的攀登正式开始，一段充满挑战的19公里路程将到达 奥塞布雷罗，这是朝圣之路上风景最如画的村庄之一。这个古老的凯尔特人定居点以其圆形的茅草屋顶的石屋 pallozas 和圣玛丽亚拉雷亚尔教堂 (Santa María la Real church) 而闻名，那里保存着加利西亚的圣杯。在攀登之后，在 Venta Celta 用餐是恢复体力的好方法。
从奥塞布雷罗下山，小路继续前行23公里到达 特里亚卡斯特拉 ，朝圣者必须选择两条路线中的一条：风景优美的圣希尔路线 (San Xil route) 或历史悠久的萨莫斯路线 (Samos route)，后者经过西班牙最古老的修道院之一——萨莫斯修道院 (Monastery of Samos)。两条路都通往 萨里亚，这是前往圣地亚哥之前的最后一个主要停靠点。
- Venta Celta, Estrada do Cebreiro a Zanfoga 19, ☏ +34 667 553 006.
- Albergue Casa Susi, 25 Calle Camino Santiago, Trabadelo Spain 24523, ☏ +34 675 24 21 14, alberguecasasusi@gmail.com. 12 beds Donativo, dinner €9.
- Albergue El Paso, Antigua Carretera Nacional VI 6, ☏ +34 628 104 309, info@albergueelpaso.es. €12.
萨里亚至圣地亚哥-德孔波斯特拉
111 公里
许多朝圣者只有一周或更短的时间来行走圣路，他们会选择从萨里亚（Sarria）开始他们的旅程，这是离圣地亚哥-德孔波斯特拉最近的大镇，足以获得证书。从萨里亚之前的地点来的旅行者可能会发现朝圣路线明显更加拥挤，这可能会让他们感到意外。
第一站是 Portomarín ，距离 22 公里。这座城镇坐落在米尼奥河（Miño River）旁，在贝莱萨尔水库（Belesar Reservoir）建设期间，历史上曾被一砖一瓦地搬迁到山坡上。其最具标志性的景观是圣尼古拉斯教堂（Church of San Nicolás），这是一座俯瞰主广场的罗马式堡垒教堂。
从波尔图马林（Portomarín）开始，朝圣之路会逐渐爬升 25 公里到达 Palas de Rei ，一个有着悠久朝圣历史的小镇。朝圣者会经过迷人的村庄和农田，经常与放牧的牛群共享小径。这一段路程也有许多小咖啡馆可供短暂休息。
从帕拉斯·德·雷伊（Palas de Rei）继续前行 14 公里，小径到达 Melide ，这是一个因其加利西亚式章鱼（pulpo a la gallega）而闻名的热闹小镇。想要体验经典风味，可以去 Pulpería A Garnacha，这家餐厅因提供圣路沿线最好的章鱼之一而闻名。
从梅利德（Melide）继续前行 14 公里，穿过桉树林和荫蔽的小径，朝圣者将到达 Arzúa ，圣地亚哥前的最后一个主要城镇。该镇以其 Arzúa-Ulloa 奶酪而闻名，是您在最后一段路程前品尝当地风味的好地方。
倒数第二段是 19 公里的步行路程，到达 O Pedrouzo，在这里，接近圣地亚哥的兴奋感开始酝酿。圣路沿着宁静的森林小径，穿过小溪，在到达城市郊区之前提供了一段宁静的旅程。
从奥·佩德罗索（O Pedrouzo）到 Santiago de Compostela的最后 20 公里充满了期待。朝圣者将经过“喜悦山”（Monte do Gozo），在那里可以看到圣地亚哥大教堂的第一眼。下山进入城市，到达 Obradoiro 广场（Praza do Obradoiro），宏伟的圣地亚哥大教堂标志着旅程的正式结束。
许多朝圣者会花时间游览圣地亚哥，参加朝圣者弥撒，并参观圣雅各（St. James）的墓。有些人选择继续前往菲斯特拉（Fisterra）的菲斯特拉之路（Camino Finisterre），步行到大西洋海岸，在那里举行象征性的“世界尽头”仪式，通过El Camino Finisterre到达菲斯特拉。
- Pulperia a Garnacha, Rúa Camiño Vello de Santiago 2, ☏ +34 981 507 347, garnachamelide@gmail.com.
注意安全
[]比利牛斯山
[]第一天就面临着艰难的地形，比利牛斯山以其恶劣的天气条件而闻名，尤其是在天气不好时。空气救援甚至因冻伤、被困雪中、滑倒和筋疲力尽造成的伤害以及迷路而导致的死亡不幸并不少见。
在尝试攀登之前，请检查天气状况，或咨询圣让皮耶德波尔（St. Jean-Pied-de-Port）的朝圣者办公室。如有疑问，通过瓦尔卡洛斯（Valcarlos）的路线总是更安全、更轻松。
在西班牙一侧，有一个紧急电话、一个避难所和编号的里程碑。如果发生紧急情况需要救援，提供您的位置将有助于他们定位您。
盗窃
[]伪装成朝圣者的盗贼偶尔会偷窃物品，尤其是在市政朝圣者住所。如果您的房间有储物柜，请将贵重物品和背包放在里面。如果不行，请在睡觉时将贵重物品放在枕头下或抱在怀里。
Stray dogs
[]流浪狗很少见，但它们可能仍然在城镇外面普遍存在。如果狗变得具有攻击性，尤其是成群结队时，请保持冷静并缓慢地绕着它们走：不要跑。