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Routes in Way of St. James
Routes in Way of St. James
This section is an attempt to encourage sharing practical information about travelling the Camino. Peregrinos (Spanish for "pilgrim" in English or "pelerin" in French) as they are called in Spain should feel free to use the information in this section and contribute to it. Albergues, restaurants and other accomodations all change with time, and this information should be updated accordingly.
There are several different routes that can be called The Way of St. James, such as the Camino Frances, the Camino Norte and Camino Portuges. There are also many stopping points along each route, and none are mandatory. The stopping points listed will vary for each peregrino, just as each peregrino's experience will be different. The route listings are by no means complete, but are an attempt to share information about the possibilities.
A pilgrim interested in walking less crowded routes may consider starting before the more popular starting lines, including beginning in Bayonne and crossing the Valley of Baztan to Pamplona. This takes just under a week and is less travelled than the St. Jean-pied-du-port route to Pamplona. Beware of the poorly marked trail during the last two days, though one needs only follow the valley.
The Camino del Norte, while definitely less populated, is not as well developed and there may be longer distances between established Albergues.
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