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An Unforgettable
Experience Awaits You
ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
The classic Camino Frances route covers some
800 kilometers /500 miles across the north of
Spain from the French border. Pilgrims and
secular travellers alike, following the yellow
painted arrows & iconic scallop shells that way
mark the route. Each day walk brings the traveller
to a new hamlet or village, town or city, always
heading west, towards the Cathedral city of
Santiago de Compostela. Many will take 6 to 8
weeks walking the Camino de Santiago in its
entirety, but most people spend a week or two on
the final section through Galicia.
At Frontier Holidays we take the time to
understand your requirements and create a
personalised itinerary to suit your pace, time scale
and budget. We want walking the Camino de
Santiago will be a special event in your life.
Frontier does not use any agents, all arrangements are made directly by or staff - so no
middlemen. Our clients have direct and immediate contact with us throughout their trip, should
advice or assistance be required. This has been our day in day out business for over a decade and
all our staff are either native or bilingual speakers of Spanish.
There are many options for your journey. You can choose to take 3 days or 3 months out of your
busy life. We have considerable experience tailoring walks up to one hundred days in length.
There's our new 2-3 day "Mini Camino" - for those requiring just a 'flavour' of the Camino, right
through to the most ambitious pilgrims, who might choose to begin on France’s Chemin St
Jacques.
Many of our clients elect to complete the entire Camino Frances, in manageable sections over a
longer period of time - we are delighted to welcome them back annually, ready to plan their next
stage of this incredible journey.
There's also the option to go all the way to Cape Finisterre on the Atlantic Ocean, known to the
Romans as the "End of the World".
Whatever part you decide to walk, you will find that the Camino journey is experience that will live
with you forever one that is very likely to draw you back again and again to Spain...
Walking The Camino
Walk The Way Your Way..
Walking The Full Camino Frances (approx. 800 kms / 500 miles)
Traditionally, in medieval times, the journey to Santiago would start from your own front door,
taking it every step of the way. However, nowadays the Camino Frances typically starts from just
across the French/Spanish border at the small French town of St Jean Pied de Port. From here, a
fairly tough climb takes you over the Pyrenees, (please note that there is the option of a lower
easier route), and down into Spain. The major cities of Pamplona, Leon and Burgos are spread at
equal intervals along the road to Santiago de Compostela, with many small hamlets, villages and
towns peppered in between. The entire route is brimming with culture, history and many sights to
be seen. Many festivals take place through the year and you may be lucky enough to encounter one
on the Camino. Tackle the full Way as one journey, or break it up into smaller sections to be
completed at your leisure, year on year.
The Final Section to Santiago (approx. 118 kms / 74 miles)
We are regularly requested to organise the section of the Way that covers the final stages of this
route to Santiago, which then makes you eligible for the Compostelana certificate.
The Way enters Galicia through the foothills of the Ancares mountains range. This is an area that
still preserves a traditional way of life. This is evident by the “Pallozas” ; the circular, stone-built
dwellings with thatched roofs you’ll see in O’Cebreiro. Galicia is the green corner of Spain and
it’s lush meadows support many family-run dairy and beef farms. The many wooded paths and
lanes here have an enchanted quality, as you wind your way through green valleys with steep sides,
through ancient villages and across stone bridges.
Finisterre (97 kms / 60 miles) and Muxia (add 31 kms / 19 miles)
As an extension to walking the Camino to Santiago, having rested for a couple of days in Santigo,
some clients wish to undertake the final leg of the route to Cape Finisterre or even further to
Muxia on the Atlantic Coast. Another option is to simply choose to transfer here by bus or taxi
from Santiago and enjoy a beautiful day walk to the ocean, with an additional night or two spent
locally, before your return home. A walk on the beach, searching for your own scallop shell makes
for a superb ending to the whole experience. Walk the 97 km route to Finisterre over 7 days. You
can also continue to Muxia over 2 extra days. This path makes for a stand alone journey for those
that are looking for a new Camino, or seek a quiet & more remote route.
Via de la Plata (112 kms / 70 miles)
On the Quiet Camino you’ll witness a rural Spain still largely unchanged by modern times. This
route crosses a more varied terrain than the Camino Francés but also less frequented. The route
crosses Galicia from south-east to north-west, through an ancient land with its own peculiar
language and customs. From Ourense to Santiago you’ll be following a delightful route through
wooded rolling countryside, passing through countless hamlets and stone built villages. Well
researched walking notes and excellent lodgings make this a route to savour.
Why Choose Frontier ?
Our Expertise and Services
Your Way - Tailored Camino Journeys
You can pick different sections of the Camino with transfers in between, e.g Roncesvalles to
Pamplona (Navarra), with a transfer to walk the La Rioja section, then a further transfer to Galicia
for the final leg into Santiago.
With the whole of the Camino to explore we can combine your preferred sections to offer you a
journey tailored to fit your requirements.
The ease of train travel makes it easier than you think to combine your walking holiday, with
added cultural highlights of the Camino. Frontier can design you a bespoke itinerary that will
offer you the best of the Way to suit your requirements.
Lodgings
Frontier usually chooses small, family run establishments on the Camino. Our accommodation
providers are hand-picked and well known to us. We believe that our high level of personal service
and customer care offers the best in the local food, culture and history.
All rooms have en suite facilities and lodgings are usually situated on your path as you are walking
the Camino de Santiago. If your budget allows, we can suggest some superb accommodation
upgrades, as we regularly work with the very best establishments on the Camino.
Restaurants
We do prefer to offer all accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis to allow encourage you to
sample a side variety of local dishes and the chance to soak up the camino atmosphere, rubbing
shoulders with both international walkers and the local people.
Luggage Transfers
This daily service is organised so that all you have to worry about is carrying a day sack with your
essential items. Our transport company offers an excellent service.
Frontier’s Top Tip - A Rest Day Once A Week
If you are walking more than 100 kms / 62 miles on the Way, it really is worth taking time off
from walking every now and again. Your feet are probably not used to walking long distances day
after day, so they will thank you for a day off. In addition, you'll get a really good chance to
observe the local surroundings and meet other travellers from across the globe.
Planning Your Camino
Some Points To Consider
How Far Should I Walk Each Day?
We tailor an itinerary to suit your pace and budget
•Daily Mileage to Suit Your Ability
•Baggage transfers!
•Rest Days
•Info Pack & Maps for Route and Lodgings
Where Should I Stay?
Small Hotels and Inns - Upgrades Available
•Friendly Lodgings On Or Close To The Camino
•Bags Waiting Your Arrival
•Treat Yourself To An Upgrade
•Dine Out In Local Eateries, Bars and Restaurants
How Will I Get There?
Help on booking flights & onward travel
•Advice on Getting to Spain & The Camino
•Travel Assistance Part of Our Service
•Personal Travel Manager
•Extending your Stay in Spain
Which Section Should I Walk & When?
The Camino offers a enticing range of landscapes &
history all year round.
•Frontier Best Seller - 8 nights, Sarria - Santiago
•1-100 Day Itineraries on the Camino Frances
•Frontier Speciality - Walk The Full Camino
•Finisterre - Walk to World’s End
•Gourmet Camino - Walk, Wine & Dine
•Chemin Route from Le Puys in France
•Via de la Plata - Guided & Self Guided on the Quiet Camino
A Message from Founding Director
Callum Christie
Ethos: Our small specialist team are bilingual and we have a long
running relationship with all our business partners in Spain. Tailor
made itineraries are our stock in trade - we will consult you, take a
variety of factors into consideration and then recommend the most
suitable itinerary to suit your expectations.
Many companies offer standard packages for walking the Camino de Santiago. But we prefer to
take a fresh design approach to our clients’ Camino experience; taking consideration of your
walking ability, accommodation preferences and personal interests such as food and wine, ancient
history and the rich culture of the Way. Our first hand specialist knowledge comes into it's own this has been our daily business for over 10 years.
We Go The Extra Mile: As an integrated part of our service, we will help you book your
incoming flights and local public or taxi transfers to get to the start of your walk as quickly and
easily as possible. We know just how challenging it can be difficult trying to negotiate Spanish
bus and train websites; so save yourself time and stress as we are only too happy to help!
Personal Attention: We will be delighted to call you by telephone or skype to discuss your
needs and expectations as you start to think about walking the Camino de Santiago. This time and
effort is well spent, allowing us to craft the right itinerary for you. And we are there for you during
your Camino journey to offer back up and emergency support.
Pricing Guide
Frontier doesn’t offer standardised packages. These prices are a guide to typical costs
for our most popular itineraries based on 2 sharing B&B en-suite accommodation.
Camino Frances | Sarria - Santiago | 6 nights from £550pp
Camino Frances | Sarria - Santiago | 8 nights from £620pp
Camino Frances | O’Cebreiro - Santiago | 10 nights from £794pp
Camino Frances | Leon - Santiago |22 nights from £1635pp
Full Camino | St Jean Pied de Port - Santiago | 38 nights from £3080pp
Via de la Plata | Ourense - Santiago |9 nights from £786pp
What’s Included:
B&B En-Suite Accommodation in Hotels and Inns * Daily Baggage Transfers
Route Notes and Accommodation Maps * Guide Book with Camino Maps
24:7 Frontier Support (Bi-lingual service) * Personal Travel Assistance