The main Camino de Santiago routes
Thinking of walking to Santiago de Compostela? Here is what you need to know before you set off.
Where does the Camino start and finish?
There are several routes across France that lead to Spain and on to Santiago de Compostela. The most common starting points in France are Le Puy-en-Velay, Arles, Vézelay, Paris and Cluny.
The main routes to Santiago de Compostela
For centuries, the Camino de Santiago has drawn walkers who choose to follow in the footsteps of generations of pilgrims. Whether you see it as a pilgrimage, a spiritual journey or simply a long walk to clear your head, the Camino offers, across its different routes, a mix of landscapes and encounters that stays with you long after the walk is over.
Walks in France organises walking holidays on the Camino de Santiago across France, Spain and Portugal. Setting out from Le Puy-en-Velay, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Geneva, Vézelay, Cluny, Arles, Toulouse or Hendaye means gradually settling into the rhythm of the trail.
Find out more: The main routes to Santiago de Compostela