Travel the first leg of the French Camino, also known as the French Way, as we go from the famed red and white town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de Port to Pamplona, Spain, winding through the stunning foothills of the Pyrenees. This favored path of the nine different Caminos is known for its simplicity and scenery.
This is Basque country, where we will walk, sometimes in the quiet of the contemplative heart, sometimes in the kind of deep talk only a walk invites, all the while surrounded by extraordinary Beauty of ancient half-timbered homes and lush grassy fields.
We will each be setting an intention in resonance with our own unique Pilgrimage…and all along, we will be Walking our Stories as an act of discovery…in communion with our purpose…allowing our walk to Write our Way.
We’ll finish with two CELEBRATORY days in one of Europe’s most magnificent cities—San Sebastian— where we will explore its history, culture, and cuisine.
At any and every point, we will be accompanied by our van and our brilliant guide, Andoni, learning about the land, landscape, stories and history of each region…and at all times – a ride is available! This journey is about YOU! You will follow your heart, your path…and your body! We will walk with light packs, our luggage—also light, please – will be in the van.
Our accommodations let you experience the authenticity of traveling the Camino but with more privacy and comfort than the typical hostels. We’ll start off in style at the remarkable Hotel Arraya in Sare, France before heading into the villages of the Basque Country with their small inns and guesthouses. Our last 2 nights will be in the heart of San Sebastian at the 3-star Villa Katalina. All accommodations will have private baths, a rarity in these parts.
