2016 Camino Francés Pamplona to Logroño

2016
Camino Francés
Pamplona to Logroño
‘Magic Of The Camino’ Walking Week
Guided Group Walk
• Walk from Pamplona, famed for its ‘running of the bulls’ San Fermín festival to Logroño,
capital of the La Rioja region and full of culinary delights
• 60 miles/96km
• 8 days/7 nights
• Experience part of the Camino Francés, the third most important Christian pilgrimage
route
• Enjoy wonderful scenery, fine architecture and the full pilgrim experience
• Group Size Maximum: 5
San Juan de Ortega
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The Camino Francés
The Camino Francés is the most popular route of the Camino de Santiago. Walking a 60 mile/
96km section you will enjoy the opportunity to taste authentic Camino life enjoying the rolling and
fertile landscape of the Navarre region.
San Juan de Ortega
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Who Is This Walk For?
This walk is for you:
• if you would like to get a ‘feel’ of the Camino before deciding whether to walk
the whole Camino path
• if you are off to walk to Santiago de Compostela and would like the comfort of
a guide at the beginning of your Camino journey
• if you want to give yourself quality time and space to take time out to walk
amongst nature and reflect on what's important to you
The walk is designed around staying in pilgrim hostels providing you the freedom
Approaching
Cirauqui
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to fully experience the Camino and what it has to offer.
'Magic Of The Camino' - 8 Day Group Walk: Pamplona to Logroño 2016
How Will You Benefit From This Walk?
• You gain strength as you walk, enlarging your sense of your
physical capabilities
• You live a simple daily routine of walking, eating and sleeping
which creates time and space for ideas, insights and solutions
• You slow down which allows you to discover your natural rhythm
and pace
• You pack and carry your rucksack each day which brings
awareness of your individual responsibilities and resourcefulness
• You become inspired by the life stories of your fellow pilgrims
• You connect with the footsteps of the millions who have trodden
this path before you – and with something bigger than yourself
• You experience the rich history, culture, language, gastronomy,
wine and fun of Spain
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'Magic Of The Camino' - 8 Day Group Walk: Pamplona to Logroño 2016
The Path To Los
Arcos
Itinerary Summary
• Day 1 – Group meets in Pamplona early evening: Overnight: Hotel**
• Day 2 – Walk to Uterga – 10.4 miles/16.7km – Overnight: Pilgrim Hostel
• Day 3 – Walk to Cirauqui – 11.1 miles/17.9km – Overnight: Pilgrim Hostel
• Day 4 – Walk to Estella – 8.2 miles/13.3km – Overnight: Pilgrim Hostel
• Day 5 – Walk to Los Arcos – 13.5 miles/21.7km – Overnight: Pilgrim Hostel
• Day 6 – Walk to Viana – 11.8 miles/19km – Overnight: Pilgrim Hostel
• Day 7 – Walk to Logroño – 5.5 miles/8.8km – Overnight: Hotel***
• Day 8 – Trip ends after breakfast.
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Alto de Perdón
Dates
• 18-25th June 2016
• 17th-24th September 2016
• 15th-22nd October 2016
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL WALK OUTLINE
Camino Guiding Price
• £795
• 8 days/7 nights
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Puente de Piedra,
Logroño
What’s Included?
Pre-Camino
• 1 hour ‘Discovery’ Skype call with Adam Wells to discuss motivations,
expectations and outcomes covering the the Camino walk and to check the walk
is right for you.
• 1/2 day Masterclass workshop, 1/2 day group walk + lunch in the beautiful
Surrey Hills covering fitness preparation, equipment, frequently asked questions
Plaza San
Martín, Estella
and trip practicalities.
• Foundations to Walking the Camino workbook
• 15% discount code for equipment purchases at Cotswold Outdoors
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'Magic Of The Camino' - 8 Day Group Walk: Pamplona to Logroño 2016
What’s Included?
On The Camino
• Experience, practical walking support and advice from Adam Wells
• Hotel accommodation (twin room) – first & last night of trip
• Pilgrim ‘credencial’, the official record of your journey, which guarantees
you access to the pilgrim hostal network
• Camino Guiding: the history of cult of St James and pilgrimage, Camino
Francés architectural highlights
• Daily pre-Camino walk briefing
• Evening group discussion covering the day’s walking
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'Magic Of The Camino' - 8 Day Group Walk: Pamplona to Logroño 2016
The Wine
Fountain,
Bodegas
Irache
What’s Included?
Post-Camino
• 8-10 mile group walk + lunch in the
Surrey Hills for the group to reconnect
and explore what the Camino Walking
Week meant for you.
Romanesque Bridge, Puente la
Reina
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'Magic Of The Camino' - 8 Day Group Walk: Pamplona to Logroño 2016
What’s Not Included?
Walking in the manner of a pilgrim means you take responsibility for meeting and paying for all of
your daily expenses throughout the trip as you go along. An estimate of the daily budget for
walking the Camino is between 35€-40€.
• Flights
• Ground transportation
• Pilgrim hostel accommodation (days 2-6)
• Breakfast (days 2-8)
• Snacks/coffees/alcoholic drinks
• Evening meals
• Travel/medical insurance
• Tips
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To Reserve A Place or
For More Information
Contact: Adam Wells
Email: info@discoverthecamino.com
Tel: +44 (0)203 700 9144
Web: www.discoverthecamino.com