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Camino de santiago - Camino Frances
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- Book Synopsis
- Begin an unforgettable journey along the Camino de Santiago: Camino Francés, one of the classic routes of the Way of St James, crossing northern Spain from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Covering 784km (487 miles) and typically completed in 4-5 weeks, this iconic pilgrimage is suitable for any reasonably fit walker and culminates at the tomb of St James the Apostle in Santiago's UNESCO-listed old town.Expertly authored by well-known pilgrim The Reverend Sandy Brown, this comprehensive guidebook is the definitive companion for planning and walking the Camino Francés. Detailed route descriptions are supported by a separate map book featuring clear 1:100,000 mapping and the full route line marked, allowing pilgrims to immerse themselves in the history and landscapes of northern Spain, confident they have a reliable navigation guide in their pocket.The long-distance trail is broken down into 36 stages, each between 17km and 36km (12-22 miles) in length, making it easy to tailor your walk to your fitness level and available timeAn optional extension on the Camino Finisterre from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and Muxìa on the Galician coast is also described, so you can continue on to the legendary "end of the earth"Each stage includes clear stage-by-stage guidance, planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings, including albergues and other types of accommodation, giving you all the details you need to shape daily distances, start and finish points, and rest daysDownloadable GPX files add a digital navigation option for the entire Camino Frances, allowing you to follow the route on a smartphone or GPS deviceDetails on how to obtain your Compostela and pilgrim passport are included, with expert advice on where to begin the trail to meet the minimum requirement of walking 100kmPlan your Camino de Santiago with confidence using full route descriptions, downloadable navigation files and comprehensive maps - then let yourself be carried through the landscapes, heritage and unmistakable spirit of the Camino Francés. As the most popular Way of St James and one of the world's great long-distance pilgrimage routes, it invites you into a journey shaped by centuries of history, vibrant local culture and the experience of walking in the footsteps of pilgrims.
- About The Author
- Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is a community activist, long-distance walker and ordained minister from Seattle, Washington. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked or biked over 18,000km on pilgrim trails in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. He leads group pilgrimage treks through his travel company, www.pilgrimpaths.com. Sandy earned his undergraduate degree in medieval history at the University of Washington in Seattle, his MDiv at Garrett Theological Seminary, which honored him in 2006 as a Distinguished Alumnus, and in 1997 earned a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary in gender, sexuality and spirituality. In 2023 the European Association of Via Francigena Ways bestowed its Honor Award on Sandy for his contributions to the development of the route. He has two grown sons and lives with his wife, Theresa Elliott, in Lucca, Italy.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786310040
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (19 August 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 588 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 121 x 17 mm
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