Pyrenees

The Queen’s Bridge and the Roman Road

Leaving Puente la Reina, pilgrims cross the "Bridge of the Queen" and walk the rare, ancient pavers of a 2nd-century Roman road. Experience the history of the Camino Francés through the golden grain fields of Navarra, ending with a communal meal in the historic town of Estella.

Beyond Forgiveness

From a clumsy tumble off Forgiveness Ridge to a sweltering night in Puente la Reina, this stage of the Camino Francés is a lesson in adaptation. Witness the landscape shift into the Mediterranean, discover the charm of Navarra’s villages, and learn why you should never pay for a "cool" hotel room before feeling the AC.

Perdón, Señor: A Protestant Pilgrim’s Journey to the Alto del Perdón

Experience the climb to Alto del Perdón on the Camino Francés. A journey through history, the iconic 'path of the stars' iron sculpture, and a search for grace.

Before the Bulls: Discovering the Roman Ghost of Pompey’s Pamplona

Discover the Roman history of Pamplona on the Camino de Santiago. From the Sertorian War to Pompey the Great, explore how the "City of Pompey" began.

From Bullet Trains to Bayonets: Looking for the Way in Bayonne

Trading high-speed rail for a bus, we continue our Camino de Santiago journey in Bayonne, France. Explore the history of the bayonet and the stunning Gothic heights of Cathédrale Sainte-Marie.