When we talk about the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, we must understand that there are actually several routes leading to Santiago. These are paths that pilgrims have been walking since the 9th century as they made their way to the city of Santiago de Compostela.
The reasons for this phenomenon, observed since the Middle Ages, are not entirely clear, and many people have dedicated themselves to studying the motivations whatever they may be that lead thousands to undertake this pilgrimage.
Even so, the various routes that have emerged across Europe over the last millennium generally converge toward the famous French Way (Caminho Francês), known as El Camino, or toward the Aragonese Way (Caminho Aragonês).
These are the most traditional and historically traveled routes, which merge into a single main path near the Spanish town of Puente la Reina, in Navarre. From there, the trail continues toward Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. However, other routes have always existed. These alternative “tramos,” though less traveled, are spread throughout the European continent.
The French Way is without a doubt the most popular path. Today it offers the best infrastructure for receiving pilgrims. It is usually completed on foot, but many people now also choose to travel parts of it by bicycle.
The pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago is done according to each person’s preference and availability, and can begin and end wherever one wishes. There is no single official starting point only some that are more traditional or common. The desired endpoint, of course, is always the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, located in the Obradoiro Square.
Along the full French Way, known as El Camino, Nattrip has created several package options so you can choose where to begin your journey. We offer multiple joining points, allowing you to walk one or more sections according to your time and budget.
The first section runs from Saint Jean Pied-de-Port in France to the city of Burgos, in Spain. The second section covers the stretch from Burgos to Sarria. Finally, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela is the last segment, marking the iconic final 100 km of the pilgrimage.
These three sections of the French Way include variations in geography, terrain, and climate factors that help determine the ideal planning strategy for each pilgrim.
Count on us for any questions, guidance, or important information about the packages, stages of the route, precautions, motivations, and everything else that can help you fulfill the desire to walk the Camino de Santiago.
Make your dream of completing the Camino de Santiago de Compostela come true pleasantly, meaningfully, and joyfully. Our wish is that this pilgrimage becomes a successful and transformative journey for everyone involved, each in their own way and according to their own expectations and dreams.
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Paulo Fernandez
I wanted to express how meaningful the Nattrip Workshop on the Camino de Santiago was to me the one made available online for everyone. The pilgrimage along the routes leading to Santiago de Compostela has been a long-held dream of mine.
Every time I fed this desire, the reasons to make the pilgrimage only grew: spiritual purpose, tourism, the practice of detachment by carrying only the essentials inside a backpack, and relying solely on my own legs and a pair of trekking poles…
After watching the movie THE WAY, I began shaping this dream more concretely. During that time, my life partner would observe everything quietly. She never discouraged me, but she also didn’t take the step to encourage us to turn this dream into reality.
My research wasn’t progressing. I found plenty of information about what “The Camino” was, but almost nothing that truly conveyed what walking the Camino felt like not in conversations with people who had lived the experience, not online, not in any other source.
Nothing added clarity. The taboo only grew. I didn’t give up because the desire remained alive, even though the information never went beyond the movie.
Then, in July 2022, I came across Nattrip’s Workshop on the Camino de Santiago online. I was surprised by the accessible, practical, and demystified language yet rich in detail. A clear, concise explanation that put “the dots on the i’s” and brought everything down to earth.
I couldn’t hold back and reached out via the email provided. After several exchanges, our communication evolved privately on WhatsApp, with fully personalized guidance.
Maristela, my life partner, finally said YES, LET’S GO!
Nattrip’s guidance is complete. They support us step by step from purchasing backpacks and boots to researching flights, airlines, and airport transfers.
Today, my dream moved from “wishful thinking” to becoming reality.
We now have two training treks scheduled: the first from November 17 to 22, 2022, and the second in February 2023 leading up to the French Way of the Camino de Santiago in May 2023.
My sincere thanks to Nattrip, especially to Paulo Fernandez, who has been my support, anchor, and guide throughout this preparation process providing the practice-based security essential for me and my partner to embark on this journey in lands far from home and unfamiliar to us.
Thank you, Nattrip.
