Come join experienced long-distance hiker and Camino de Santiago, French Way walker Mark Flagler on this trip of a lifetime! This exciting nine day trip introduces you to the most famous walking route in the world.

The entire French Way of the Camino de Santiago route begins at the French boarder and travels 800km across Spain. We will spend 6 days walking the final 116km / 72 miles of the French Way. The walk begins in Sarria, Spain and finishes at Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Mark will meet you at the airport in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. After everyone arrives we will take a private shuttle to Sarria, Spain where we will begin our trekking. We will stay at hotels, pensions and hostels during the trip. The en-suite accommodation all have excellent traveler ratings, located close to the route and in the heart of the towns. Each morning we leave the town by 9am and slowly walk along the route, stopping by the many historical landmarks, old churches, scenic viewpoints, picturesque villages and cafes along the Camino. This itinerary provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience of walking the French Way.

Trip Breakdown

Day 1 – Arrive in Spain, stay in Santiago de Compostela

Day 2 – Explore the city, afternoon private shuttle to Sarria

Day 3 – Sarria to Portomarin, 22km / 13.6 miles

Day 4 – Portomarin to Palas de Rei, 25km / 15.5 miles

Day 5 – Palas de Rei to Melide, 14.5km / 9 miles

Day 6 – Melide to Arzua, 14.5km / 9 miles

Day 7 – Arzua to O Pedrouzo, 20km / 12.4 miles

Day 8 – O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela, 20km / 12.4 miles

Day 9 – Leave Spain and return home

This trip is for all levels of fitness. The route is well-marked and follows a nicely graded path across the rolling Spanish countryside. There are only a few steep sections along the route. We will be walking for six days in a row so arriving in good physical shape/condition is recommended. Arriving in good fitness will limit sore bodies and lower the risk of injuries. Mark can provide a good Camino training programme and/or offer some advice to help you better prepare for this trip.

Why choose Mark Flagler to guide you on this Camino Trip:

Mark has trekked over 22,000km / 13,670 miles on five continents. In 2023, Mark walked the entire length of the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Mark spent 37 days to walk the 800km+ Camino. Mark has also walked the final 116km section from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela in May 2022.

Mark has plenty of experience leading groups in the outdoors. He runs and leads long-distance walking and outdoor videography workshops in Ireland. Mark is also a former mountain rescuer so understands the importance of preparation, planning (organization) and safety.

The cost of this trip is €1,180 euros – Shared basis. Single room supplement costs €280 extra for the trip.

What is included in trip:

• 7 nights en-suite accommodation (typically 3*), double/twin rooms
• Breakfasts
• Airport transfers (in Spain)
• Personal bag transfer (one bag per person each day)
• Guided by Mark Flagler
• Pilgrim Passport (from Camino Society of Ireland)

What is not included in the trip:

• Flights to Spain and return flights
• Lunches, dinners, snacks, drinks
• Travel insurance
• Official Camino Certification (after successfully walking 100km of route)

The French Way is the most popular Camino route of them all! This trip is the perfect introduction to walking on one of the Camino’s. Come experience what make this route the most popular walking destination on the planet.

A minimum of 6 participants is required for this Camino walking trip to take place. For more information about this exciting Camino walking trip email us at info@flaglerfilms.com. Get in touch today!