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French Way

The most traveled Jacobean route,
from the Pyrenees to Santiago

It leaves Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, crosses the Pyrenees through Roncesvalles and crosses Navarre, La Rioja, the Castilian Plateau, León and Galicia to Santiago de Compostela. It is the path with the most services and the most pilgrims.

  • 33stages
  • Hostelson the route
  • Mapsinteractive
  • Communityactive

Map of the French Way

Travel the route, check the stages, the hostels and all the points of interest.

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Jacobean route

From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago, in about 33 stages.

Landscape

Pyrenees, Rioja vineyards and the Meseta.

Heritage

Cathedrals of Burgos and León, and towns like Puente la Reina.

pilgrim community

Notices, advice and chat with whoever is on the route.

Featured stage

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  • Home: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
  • End: Roncesvalles
  • About 24 km
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Featured town

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Featured Hostel

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Hostels on the French Way

Sheets with places, services and contact, coming soon

  • From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
  • Public and private
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • common area
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Notices and status in real time

Updated today at 07:45
closed bridge

3.2 km. Signposted detour.

Reported by 1 pilgrim · 2 days ago
Complete hostel

Cobreces. Full tonight.

Reported by 5 pilgrims · 2 days ago
dry fountain

At km 12. No water.

Reported by 3 pilgrims · 2 days ago
Meteorology in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Clear sky (max. 16°C).

Updated today, 07:23 · Open-Meteo
1 °C
KJ , the pilgrim reporter

Your Guide to the French Way

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