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The Camino del Norte or the Northern Way is the route used by the first pilgrims from the northern Iberian peninsula and also by those who, by land or sea, came from other areas of northern Europe to go to the tomb of the Apostle James in Santiago de Compostela. It starts from Irun, in the Basque territories, at the border between Spain and France and moves along the Cantabrian coast until Galicia where it rejoins with the French Way nearby the town Arzua. It is a 825 km long route which can be walked in about 30/35 days. The variety of landscapes and the hospitality of its people make this journey an unforgettable experience for those who undertake it. They travel through small villages on the sea, and then urban stretches with unique natural beauties. Other popular starting points are: Bilbao in the Basque Country and Santander in Cantabria.
Map of The Camino del Norte
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Download or print the PDF guide of The Camino del Norte
The Forwalk paper guide is an A5 format mini-book with all the information on your chosen paths, the detailed maps, the list of hotels and much more. It is very easy to consult and to carry along during your trip. This guide is completely personalized to your needs and made available to you digitally (Acrobat Reader PDF file), to be accessed through smartphones and tablets or printed by you. You can also order it already printed in color on glossy paper, and delivered to you as a finely bound book.
Download the gpx routes map of The Camino del Norte
GPX tracks are maps that you can download on GPS device to take with you on your walk. Our GPX tracks include routes with details of places such as shops, restaurants, lodgings, drinking fountains and springs.
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- Download The coastal route from Bilbao to Santander
- Download The last 100 Km from Baamonde
Our GPX tracks are tested on the following devices : Garmin ETREX 22x, Garmin eTrex Touch 35, Garmin Oregon 700, Garmin GPS MAP 66