Welcome to the Camino de Santiago Challenge, a 480mi/774km journey from Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port in the foothills of the French Pyrenees to the heart of every pilgrims destination, St James of the Field of Stars Cathedral in Santiago De Compostela, Spain. The Camino Frances route holds a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Are you ready Pedro? Great, let's begin with your arrival in Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port. A town in the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range, it has been a meeting point for Camino pilgrims since the 10th century. Entrance was via the Porte Saint-Jacques, the city gate, which entered the UNESCO World Heritage register in 1998.
Destroyed by Richard the Lionheart's troops in 1177, it was rebuilt in late 12th century as part of the Spanish Kingdom of Lower Navarra. Ownership changed numerous times over the centuries until late 18th century when the Kingdom of Lower Navarra was abolished and the town remained in French hands.
Pilgrims began their journey from the church Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont, crossed River Nive on Pont Saint Jean (bridge) and down Rue d'Espagne to finally exit the town through Port d'Espagne. Here they decided whether to take the Napoleon Route across the mountains or via the valley through the village of Valcarlos.
Which route will you find yourself on?
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