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Camino De Santiago Guided French Way with Women Hiking Chicagoland

duration: 8 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 8

experience: Beginner

Overview

Join your Women Hiking Chicagoland community and embark on an 8-day guided tour along the iconic French Way, the most traveled route of the Camino de Santiago. This journey offers a blend of physical challenge, cultural immersion, and scenic beauty. Traverse historic paths, stay in charming villages, and explore notable landmarks.

Highlights:

- Detailed guided support throughout the tour

- Visits to historical sites along the way

- Overnight stays in traditional accommodations

- Authentic local cuisine experiences

- Scenic landscapes and natural beauty

Technical Details:

- Distance: 100 kilometers

- Participants should have a basic level of fitness.

Trip dates:

- May 17 - May 24, 2025

- Sep 19 - Sep 26, 2025

* The deadline for sign-ups is November 30th, 2024

Please note that we need at least 8 people to run this group trip. In the event we do not receive minimum bookings, your entire booking amount will be refunded.

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Trip host

Tracey Degnan

Tracey Degnan is the founder of the Woman Hiking Chicagoland Facebook group, established in March 2021. This group primarily centers around local hikes in forest preserves within the Chicagoland area and extends to various outdoor activities, including kayaking, camping, snowtubing, and snowshoeing. Her enthusiasm for the great outdoors fuels her desire to explore a broader range of activities and adventures worldwide, connecting with like-minded individuals who share her passion. Among her notable hiking achievements are a 23-mile trek around Lake Geneva in Wisconsin and a hike along a section of the Appalachian Trail in Maryland.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome and Explore Sarria

Make your way to your hotel in Sarria in time to enjoy your first evening meal and get a good rest before you begin your Camino. If you’re feeling energized before your walk, consider visiting the town’s main religious sites, Convento de la Magdalena and Iglesia Santa Marina de Sarria. Private airport transfers are available upon request for an additional charge.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Sarria to Portomarin - 21.95km / 13.64miles

Day 3: Portomarin to Palas De Rei - 24.27km / 15.08miles

Day 4: Palas De Rei to Melide - 14.76km / 9.17miles

Day 5: Melide to Arzua - 14.33km / 8.9miles

Day 6: Arzua to Rua - 17.86km / 11.1miles

Day 7: Rua to Santiago De Compostela - 20.35km / 12.64miles

Day 8: Santiago De Compostela

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 7 days

You will be in staying in 2-3* equivalent bed and breakfast along the way on double occupancy basis.

Pricing

Included:

Accommodation

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.