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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

The iconic starting point of the Camino Francés in France. With its medieval charm and pilgrim atmosphere, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the gateway for thousands of pilgrims.

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a picturesque medieval town in the French Pyrenees, is the quintessential starting point of the Camino Francés. Its steep cobbled streets, lined with stone houses under red roofs, invite pilgrims to immerse themselves in the history of the pilgrimage to Santiago from their very first step. For the pilgrim, this place represents not only a physical beginning but a spiritual one as well. Here, on the famous Rue de la Citadelle, stands the welcome office, where walkers receive their credential and first stamp, a ritual that marks the start of the adventure. The imposing Citadel, a 17th-century fortification, offers panoramic views of the valley and the mountains, a foretaste of the challenge of crossing the Pyrenees. The medieval bridge over the Nive River and the Puerta de Santiago, a World Heritage Site, have witnessed the passage of countless walkers. Albergues, gear shops, and the camaraderie in the air all prepare pilgrims for the demanding first stage to Roncesvalles. To begin the Camino de Santiago here is to begin a story that takes shape with every step, bringing together people from all over the world in a transformative experience.

Last updated: 21/08/2025

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Camino Francés

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port a Roncesvalles

24.50 km 9.00 h Alta

From: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

To: Roncesvalles

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Camino Francés by Bike

Saint Jean Pied de Port a Zubiri (Bici)

20.00 km 6.67 h Alta

From: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

To: Zubiri

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