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With Camino ways you have the opportunity to discover and explore the most beautiful outdoor destinations Europe has to offer - in safety and comfort.

We offer the widest range of walking and cy-cling holidays in Europe, including: the famous “Camino de Santiago” in Spain, France and Portugal and the mighty “Via Francigena” from Lucca following the ancient road to Rome, the unspoiled and extraordinary “St. Pauls Way” in Turkey and “The Jesus Trail” in Israel.

We provide over 40 walking holidays throughout Europe as well as trekking and hiking in North Africa.All destinations visited during our holiday offer their own challenges and their own rewards, with a huge variety of cultural and historical landscapes.

We are committed: to the preservation of natu-ral resources, the protection of local cultural heritage and making a positive impact on the local communities we come into contact with.

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Paris & Tours Way

Vezelay Way

Cluny Way

Geneva WayLe Puy Way

Arles Way

Jaume Way

Via Plata

Portuguese Way

French Way

Northern WayOriginal WayEnglish Way

Finisterre Way

The Camino de Santiago is also known as The Way of St. James, and is the pilgrimage to the Cathe-dral of Santiago de Compostela. The remains of the apostle Saint James The Great are believed to be buried here and a number of different ways have emerged over the years.

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How to choose your Camino?Each way is a unique experience.Each region has its own flavour and characteristics.

Unspoilt rural villages, local traditions, festivals, culture, music, food.

National Parks, Pristine mountains, sleepy farmlands. Get some fresh air!

Fine local traditional food with local wines and beers.

Enjoy the historic villages and towns, legends and world heritage sites.

Whether this is a pilgrimage or a spiritual retreat you will find your way.

Your Camino at your pace, take the challenge that best suits you.

Be part of the community and make new friends along the way.

Cosy, rustic and full of char-acter. A different approach to hospitality.

Authenticity Nature

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French WayThe “Camino Frances” is the most popular route on the Camino. It starts at St-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees. This route goes through the magnificent cities of Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos and Leon, be-fore entering Galicia, ending in the stunning Santiago de Compostela.

1 - St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to PamplonaDistance 69 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

2 – Pamplona to LogronoDistance 95 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

3 – Logrono to BurgosDistance 123 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

4 - Burgos to SahagunDistance 123 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

5 – Sahagun to LeonDistance 55 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

6 – Leon to PonferradaDistance 101 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

7 – Ponferrada to SarriaDistance 96 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

8 – Sarria to Santiago, Last 100kmDistance 115 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

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Walk or Cycle the last sec-tion of the French way and get the real Camino feel.

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Leon

Madrid

Biarritz

Santiago Bilbao

A Coruna

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“The sensation arriving in Santiago was

wonderful!”- Debbie mar 2011

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Finisterre Way

“Walking to the edge of the world”

On reaching Santiago de Compostela, you have the opportunity to continue your experience on the Finisterre Way. This is the only cami-no that begins in Santiago de Compostela.This route pre-dates Christianity and was believed to be the “end of the world” (Costa da Morte)The pilgrimage finishes at the top of the cliffs of Finisterre, overlook-ing the Atlantic ocean.

Santiago to Cape FinisterreDistance 90 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

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TRAVEL TIPSee the sunset from the light house and you will understand why this was considered the end of the world.

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Santiago

“The English way is an Historical experience”

Finisterre Way

English Way

Ferrol to SantiagoDistance 106 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

The Camino Ingles / the English Way is the historical pilgrimage for the pilgrims coming from Britain and Ireland. It was also a very important trading route.The first section offers wonderful coastal views while the the second part takes you inland to explore the rural landscapes of Galicia. Your pilgrimage finishes in Santiago de Compostela with its amazing Ca-thedral.

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TRAVEL TIPTowns and villages along the English way which have to be experienced include: Ferrol, Pontedeume, Be-tanzos and more…

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Northern Way

“Enjoy the sea air along the beautiful

Spanish coast.”

1 – San Sebastian to BilbaoDistance 120 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – Bilbao to SantanderDistance 113 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

3 – Santander to RibadesellaDistance 151 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

4 - Ribadesella to OviedoDistance 82 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

The northern way is the route that runs along the northern coast of Spain. It begins in the Basque country from the amazing seaside re-sort in San Sebastian. The way also passes through Bilbao - home of some of the best tapas in Spain and home to the world famous Guggenheim museum Bilbao, Santander - seaside resort and Grand Casino, and Oviedo – provide great atmosphere, delicious seafood and cider.

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TRAVEL TIPSan Sebastian, - and Michelin stars glow in the heavens. Every local bar is a culinary heaven!

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Northern WayOriginal way

Santander

Santiago

OviedoBiarritz

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Original WayThe original way or the Camino Primitivo, got its name as it was the first pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. In the 9th century Pelayo, rediscovered the tomb of St. James.The Camino de Santiago and St. James became de-facto symbols of the “Reconquista” and the oppression of Christians. Today, the Cami-no Primitivo is the most challenging of all the Camino Ways. It crosses the Cantabzian Mountains, with outstanding views over the Pico de Europa. It gives trekkers an opportunity to push themselves.

1 Oviedo to LugoDistance 208 km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

2 – Lugo to SantiagoDistance 120 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

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TRAVEL TIPCross the Cantabrian Mountains and get breath-taking views of the “Picos de Europa” in the distance.

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Via de la Plata

1 – Sevilla to MonesterioDistance 107 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

2 – Monasterio to MeridaDistance 85 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

3 – Merida to CaceresDistance 84 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

4 – Caceres to CarcabosoDistance 84 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

5 - Carcaboso to SalamancaDistance 132 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

6 – Salamanca to ZamoraDistance 69 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

7 – Zamora to Puebla de SanabriaDistance 159 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

8 - Puebla de Sanabria to A GudinaDistance 54 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

9 – A Gudina to OurenseDistance 89 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

10 - Ourense to SantiagoDistance 111 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

By far the longest Camino, the via de la Plata crosses practically the lenght of Spain, south to North. This way was used by North African Christians on their way to Santiago de Compostela.Travel the Plata and discover Spains untold story; roman cities, magnificient buildings of the Conquistadors and an unspoilt natural landscape.

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TRAVEL TIPDiscover the Medieval city of Caceres (where Spains Conquistadores called home), the lost Roman cities of Merida and Caparra.

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Santiago

Leon

Sevilla

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Porto

Lisbon

Portuguese Way

1 – Lisbon to SantaremDistance 65 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

2 – Santarem to CoimbraDistance 152 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

3 – Coimbra to PortoDistance 127 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

4 – Porto to TuiDistance 127 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

5 - Tui to SantiagoDistance 115 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

The Portuguese way is a good alternative for pilgrims that are look-ing for a more rural experience on the Camino. It starts in Lisbon – the Portuguese capital and home to many UNESCO sites, passes through Santarem – the Moorish Bastions in Portugal, Coimbra – one of the first Universities, Porto – a UNESCO city and home to portified wine port, and finished in Santiago.

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TRAVEL TIPDiscover Tomar and its unique UNESCO Templar church – Convento de Cristo, modelled on the mosque of Omar and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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French Way

ZaragozaBarcelona

Jaume Way

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1 – Port de la Selva to VicDistance 163 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

2 – Vic to CerveraDistance 156 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

3 – Cervera to ZaragozaDistance 202 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

4 –Zaragoza to LogronoDistance 169 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

The Impressive cultural heritage of Catalonia will engulf you ,starting from the Port da la Selva to Logrono and passing through old vil-lages and isolated monasteries, this authentic route includes many traditional and historical places. In 1987 the way of St. Jaume was declared European Cultural Itinerary and in 1993 was added to the World Heritage list of UNESCO sites. Once in Logrono, you can con-tinue your adventure on the French way.

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TRAVEL TIPExperience the fasci-nating UNESCO World Heritage site the Mon-astery of St. Pere de Rhode & Montserrat.

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Le Puy Way

1 – Le Puy to Aumont-AubracDistance 89 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – Aumont-Aubrac to ConquesDistance 82 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

3 – Conques to CahorsDistance 144 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

4 – Cahors to LectoureDistance 129 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

5 - Lectoure to Aire sur l’AbourDistance 115 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

6 – Aire sur l’Abour to St-Jean-Pied-de-PortDistance 162 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Le Puy Way, starts in Le Puy-en-Velay, close to Lyon in France. This is our most popular Walk across France. It is a superb hike through the Aubrac plateau national park, Quercy and the Gers – home of the famous Armagnac Brandy. It ends at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains where you can continue your adventure on the Camino de Santiago.

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TRAVEL TIPA guide through some of the most beautiful vil-lages in France; Cahors, Montcuq, Lauzerte, Mois-sac, Auvillar, Lectoure…

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Bordeaux

Toulouse

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“The French countryside is an amazing feast for all the senses”

-Michael May 2010

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Arles Way

1 – St-Guilhem-le-Desert to CastresDistance 189 km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights

2 – Castres to ToulouseDistance 125 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

3 – Toulouse to LourdesDistance 252 km Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

4 – Lourdes to JacaDistance 160 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

5 - Jaca to Puente de la ReinaDistance 136 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

The Arles Way has traditionally been the route carved out by the people of the south of France and Italy making their way to Santiago de Compostela. You will sense a particular atmosphere walking this route as you’re led across the south of France along the base of the Pyrenees. The Arles Way meets the Camino de Santiago at Puente la Reina, 20km South of Pamplona.

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A spiritual pilgrimage of 2 holy cities Lourdes and Santiago!

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MontpellierFrench Way

Pau Toulouse

Lourdes

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“... a longing never to travel again except on foot.” ― Wendell Berry

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Paris & Tours Way

1 – Paris to OrleansDistance 153 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – Orleans to ToursDistance 141 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

3 – Tours to SaintesDistance 276 km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights

4 – Saintes to BordeauxDistance 126 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

5 – Bordeaux to St Jean Pied-de-PortDistance 265 km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights

The Paris & Tours Way is the route for the pilgrims coming from the North of Europe. It has been an important route dating back to Roman and Celtic times. Tours is an unmissable stage and is frequented by pilgrims from all around the world to visit the tomb of Saint Martin.

“An Epic journey from Paris to Santiago.” -James Macken Oct 2011

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Begin your walk in the city of Light and discover the real France!

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Beauvais

Paris

Vezelay Way

Paris & Tours Way

Lyon

French Way

TRAVEL TIPDon’t forget to savor the taste of some of the most famous wines ever produced!

Vezelay WayThe Vezelay Way runs southwest from the small town of Vezelay. Vézelay Abbey hosts the remains of Mary Magdalene and is a major starting point for pilgrims on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. The route takes you across the foothills of the limousin, the hills and valleys of the Perigord, the large plains of Aquitaine and on to the wooded Landes region. It joins the French Way in St Jean Pied-de-Port.

1 – Vezelay to NeversDistance 132 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – Nevers to LimogesDistance 386 km Duration: 16 days / 15 nights

3 – Limoges to PerigueuxDistance 207 km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

4 – Perigueux to Mont-de-MarsanDistance 227 km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

5 – Mont-de-Marsan to St Jean Pied-de-PortDistance 135 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

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Cluny Way

1 – Cluny to CharlieuDistance 92 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – Charlieu to MontbrisonDistance 106km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

3 – Montbrison to Le Puy en VelayDistance 117 km Duration: 13 days / 12 nights

The Cluny Way begins in Burgundy the vineyard of the world. This route begins in the historical town of Cluny crossing the Beaujolais hills, winding through the countryside along the coast Roannaises, through the Forez Mountains before joining the Puy en Valay through the gorges of the Loire Valley. Your Adventure can continue on the Puy Way.

“Cluny Way is a route of charm.”- Clement Nov 2012

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Cluny Abbey is one of the most important in France and Europe.

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Le Puy Way

Geneva Way

LyonCluny Way

French Way

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Geneva Way

1 – Geneva to St. Genix-sur-GuiersDistance 101 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

2 – St. Genix-sur-Guiers to St Clair-du-RhoneDistance 106km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

3 – St Clair-du-Rhone to Le Puy en VelayDistance 119 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

The Geneva Way is also known as the Jacobsweg, is an exten-sion of the main Camino de Santiago. This route commences with spectacular views of the summit of the passes, drawing the horizon above the Alpine peaks continuing onto the gentle mountains of the Massif Central and linking up with The Puy Way.

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Besides the beautiful scen-ery this Way is full of cultural delights – French Villages and homely mountain food.

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Rome

Genoa

Basel

Paris

Beauvais

London

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The route passes through some fantastic scenery starting out with Kent in England, the World War 1 Battlefields in Normandy and Champagne in France, the Alps in Swizerland, Abruzzo, Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio in Italy. The majority of the walking takes places on off-road tracks and ancient Roman roads.

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Highlights:Canterbury Cathedral, Reims Cathe-dral, Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva, Aosta Valley, Tuscany and Rome.

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The Via Francigena is the ancient route to Rome, beginning in Can-terbury, England and making its way through France, Switzerland and on into Italy. In medieval times it was an important route for pilgrims heading south. It was designated as a European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in 1994.

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“Through past and present,all roads lead to Rome...”-Anon

1 – Canterbury to WisquesDistance 115 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

2 – Wisques to ArrasDistance 88.5 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

3 – Arras to LaonDistance 147 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

4 – Laon to ReimsDistance 72 km Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

5 – Reims to Bar-sur-AubeDistance 136 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

6 – Bar-sur-Aube to LangresDistance 79 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

7 – Langres to BesanconDistance 116 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

8 – Besancon to LausanneDistance 187 km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

9 – Lausanne to AostaDistance 149 km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

10 – Aosta to VercelliDistance 154 km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

11 – Vercelli to PiacenzaDistance 136 km Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

12 – Piacenza to AullaDistance 170 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

13 – Aulla to LuccaDistance 83 km Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

14 – Lucca to SienaDistance 131 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

15 – Siena to ViterboDistance 174 km Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

16 – Viterbo to RomeDistance 101 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

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Genoa

Pisa

Rome

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St Francis WayThe St. Francis Way takes you through Assis and Umbria. It follows the ancient Roman road between Florence and Rome. It is known as the Way of St. Francis of Assisi ending at the Holy See in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. Before reaching the Vatican, you will visit charming places such as the unique historic centre in Florence and the church of Assisi.

“Get immersed in the ages of civilisations… Umbrians, Etruscans and Romans.”

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Paris

Rome

1 – Florence to SansepolcroDistance 148 km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

2 – Sansepolcro to AssisiDistance 140 km Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

3 – Assisi to RietiDistance 146 km Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

4 – Rieti to RomeDistance 105 km Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

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St Francis WayFlorence to Rome

“The beginning of an unforgettable

adventure”- Mary Theresa Apl 2010

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“Explore Europe!”

Enjoy the best Europe has to offer in the form of walking adventures, From the mighty Mont Blanc to the magic of Corsica to the unspoilt Ta-tras of Poland. Indulge yourself in the magnificence of French cuisine from the Dordogne. Feel free to contact us for further information.

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AustriaCroatiaCyprusFranceItalyIrelandPolandSpainSwitzerland...

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Middle East trail

African Ways

Go back to the origins and hike in the footsteps of the Giants.

St. Pauls Way (Turkey)The name of the trail derives from the fact that a part of it follows the route of St. Paul the Apostle on his missionary journey to Anatolia in the south of the country.

The Jesus Trail (Israel)The Jesus Trail is a hiking trail of 65 km in the area of Galilee in Israel. Through its historical and religious sites, this trek conveys the life of Jesus in this region. Following in Jesus’ footsteps, you will engage in the secrets of the most widely practised religion in the world. It’s an experience for pilgrims, travellers and all to participate in.

Markets trek (Morocco)Markets Trek is an ideal itinerary to combine sightseeing in Marrakech and moderate walking in the Atlas Mountains. The adventure begins in Asni where you’ll visit and enjoy haggling at the markets.

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