The French Way: from León to Santiago

This is one of the most demanded itineraries of the Camino de Santiago and is perfect for those that are looking to live fully the Way . This itinerary covers the last 300 km of the French Way. Perfect for discovering local customs, food and wine, meeting other pilgrims and enjoying the unique atmosphere. 'The Camino' will take you through breathtaking scenery and nature, from the vast open spaces of the Meseta, the rugged mountains of Léon to the peaceful hills of rural Galicia. You could visit historic monuments and lively cities such as Leon, Astorga, Ponferrada and Santiago.For many, the essence of the Camino de Santiago is about enjoying the journey and not just the destination.DAILY DEPARTURESITINERARY -1st day: ARRIVAL IN LEON2nd day: LEON - SAN MARTIN DEL CAMINO or VILLAR DE MAZARIFE (26/21 km - 5h - difficulty 1/3)3rd day: SAN MARTIN OR VILLAR - ASTORGA (22 km/ 29 km 6h15 - difficulty 1/3)4th day: ASTORGA - RABANAL DEL CAMINO (19 km - 5h - difficulty 1/3).5th day: RABANAL DEL CAMINO - MOLINASECA (25 km - 6 h - difficulty 2/3)6th day: MOLINASECA - CACABELOS (22.5 km - 6h - difficulty 1/3)7th day: CACABELOS - AMBASMESTAS (23,9 km -6h15 - difficulty 2/3)8th day: AMBASMESTAS - CEBREIRO (13,7 - 4h15 - difficulty 3/3 )9th day: CEBREIRO - TRIACASTELA (21,7 km - 6h30 - difficulty 2/3)10th day: TRIACASTELA - SARRIA (via San Xil 18.4 Km /via Samos 20.5 km - 5h30 - difficulty 1/3 or 2/3)11th day: SARRIA - PORTOMARIN (23 Km - 6h - difficulty 1/3)12th day: PORTOMARIN - PALAS DE REI (25.6 Km - 6h15 - difficulty 2/3)13th day: PALAS DE REI - ARZUA (29.5 Km - 7h - difficulty 2/3)14th day: ARZUA - RUA (18.5 Km -5h - difficulty 1/3)15th day: RUA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (18.5 km - 4h30 - difficulty 1/3)16th day: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA