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September 2 to 17, 2012
Experience the medieval pilgrimage from the French border town of St. Jean Pied de Pont to Burgos, Spain. Become a part of the literally millions of pilgrims who have, for over 900 years, been drawn to walk the Way.
Details:
We have breakfast at 7:30 am and start walking at 8:30 am.
Lunch can be a picnic, or at a cafe somewhere on the trail.
- The pace is slow. We have all day. We stay loosely together as a group.
- Mileage of 8 to 17 miles per day.
- Total mileage is 180 miles.
- Expect to walk 6 to 7 hours per day for 13 days.
- Luggage is carried for you. There is the option of a taxi or bus most days.
- Accommodations are private rooms in small hotels. Occasionally there may be a shared bath.
Cost: $3,500 with airfare. Includes:
- Airfare from Eugene or other major airport. Let me know if you want to use frequent flyers miles.
- Accommodations for 15 nights. Double occupancy. Single rooms for $200 more.
- All transportation.
- Luggage transport while you are walking.
- Map.
- Most breakfasts.
- Experienced guide, Tyler Burgess, who is making her third pilgrimage in Spain.
Extra: Lunch and dinner, about $600. Trip insurance.
Rave Review: "Tyler, Thanks for dealing with the planning and the hundreds of arrangements needed for a trip that works. I felt you knew what you were up to. Your experience saved us a lot of mistakes, and gained us time. I appreciated your cultural info that made sense of what would otherwise seem inexplicable. Good luck in pursuing great walking opportunities.” Jerold Williams, 2010