Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail of Compostela. In the 9th century,the tomb of the apostel St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France,and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, also known as the ‘Way of St James ’ winds its way across borders, following in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims through the beautiful Sierras of Navarre and Aragon. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries,resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Four stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking programs.

Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail of Compostela. In the 9th century,the tomb of the apostel St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France,and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, also known as the ‘Way of St James ’ winds its way across borders, following in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims through the beautiful Sierras of Navarre and Aragon. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries,resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Four stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking programs.Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who have travelled through this route to Spain for over a thousand years on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Cross the rugged countryside and the Aubrac plateau, the oldest European volcanic massif and walk through picturesque towns, past the roadside crosses, chapels, and looming fortresses that marked the way for the faithful in centuries past. This itinerary can be easily combined with the Compostela Trail: the beginning.

Experience the humble beauty of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago from Tui

A guided walk along the best sections of the Camino across northern Spain

Experience the 'Way of St James' from the Pyrenees in France to the Rioja region of Spain

An exhilarating hike through northern Spain to the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela

A relaxed family walk across France's Central Massif in the company of donkeys

A series of three exceptional guided wilderness hikes in the high Pyrenees

Discover the volcanoes and ancient sites of the Amalfi Coast and Sicily on foot