Stunning Ignatian Camino - Inspiring Religious Walk in Spain!

Duration:

13 Days / 12 Nights

Distance:

144 km / 89.4 mi

Difficulty:

Medium

Start / End

Pamplona - Barcelona

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Ignatius Camino in Spain Walk

The Ignatian Way recreates the route that St. Ignatius walked in 1522 from Loyola to Manresa. We offer Pilgrims the opportunity to follow the same spiritual process as the Saint. The pilgrimage begins at his birthplace, Azpeitia, and ends in the Cave of St. Ignatius in Manresa.

From Loyola the route travels through picturesque mountains, beautiful deserts and wide plains before ending in the town of Manresa, where St. Ignatius rested for some months after his journey through Spain.

Manresa was a place of profound spiritual enlightenment for St. Ignatius. Here he wrote the essence of his spiritual masterpiece: The Spiritual Exercises.

We will walk virtually the same route as St. Ignatius: passing through many of the towns that he passed through, praying at several of the churches where we will worship and marvel at the same natural wonders that he saw.

Read more about this wonderful path, on
Walk into Freedom - Blog post
written by Dr. David Miller.

Trip Insurance

Insurance Included
Our insurance offers you and us peace of mind. You will be covered during your stay so that if anything physical happens during this trip, you're taken care of in Spain.

We're happy to send you more information regarding coverage here

Meals
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All breakfasts and 5 dinners are included in this tour. We have carefully selected the included meals so you can have a taste of the most typical, most delicious, local cuisine. Lunches are not included, so depending on your tastes and preferences, you have the opportunity to experiment and choose on your own. You can stop and eat something along the way or at the end of the daily stage. There are plenty of options along the way.
Vegetarians, vegans, or those with a special diet (eg. gluten-free) can always find suitable options. Just let us know beforehand and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Walking
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You walk at your own pace. There is no one you have to follow or walk with. We have meeting points along the way where our support vehicle will be waiting with snacks, fruit and water and to make sure everything is OK. We also offer assistance  for any unexpected circumstances or simply to relieve muscular pain or cure blisters. We start walking at around 9 am and finish our daily walk just in time for lunch. We meet at the end of the stage to eat, have a drink and relax.

If you do not want to keep walking for any reason, you can hop on the support vehicle or be taken back to the hotel. You mustn't worry about getting lost as the yellow arrows always show the way. Moreover, on the Camino you are never alone. After the daily walk, and after we’ve all had lunch we will head back to the hotel where we can shower, freshen up and have a much-deserved rest.

Before and After
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Before: Our Camino starts in the city of Madrid, which enjoys easy access by air or by train from other cities in Spain. We recommend arriving at least one day before the starting date.

After: Our tour ends in Barcelona on the last day at around 1:00 pm. We offer optional add-on activities once the tour is finished like culinary tours. You can join one of our activities, stay in Barcelona an additional night, or leave on this day.

Trip Insurance

Meals
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Accommodation
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Walking
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Before and After
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Means and Assistance

Private support vehicle

You will have a support vehicle throughout your Camino. You can use it if you are tired or if you don’t want to keep walking for any reason, if you want to leave or take things during your walk or if you want to change your shoes. Our van is equipped with a first aid kit, medicines, snacks, water and fruits. This vehicle will cover any unexpected circumstances.

Guides

Our incomparable Camino guides are not just fountains of knowledge; they are pilgrims too! Your guide will be your friend on the Camino; a friend who will make you laugh with Camino stories and anecdotes, offer you encouragement and cure your blisters, and maybe even help you to find what you’re looking for along the way.

Insurance

All of our tours include travel insurance, which will be very useful in case you have an emergency during your Camino. Also, we offer cancellation insurance at a special price, which will vary depending on your Camino.

Pilgrim's Kit

We prepare you for your walk by sending you a packing list with recommendations on what to bring along on your trip, and provide a backpack with our Pilgrim’s Kit (Click here to view) that includes: Your Pilgrim's Passport, the shell, a Marly Camino program with reflections and waterproof Route Map, a waterproof pouch, notebook, snacks and more!

Dates & Price 2023:

3990 €

Single Supplement + 795 €

May 22 - Jun 03, 2023
Oct 02 - Oct 14, 2023

Dates & Price 2024:

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Single Supplement + €

Our Camino Includes:

Private Support Vehicle
English-speaking guide assistance
All transfers
All breakfasts, drinks and snacks
Carefully selected en-suite accommodation
Informational program and route map
Farewell dinner and surprise
Travel insurance for the entire tour
Pilgrims' Kit: small backpack filled with things that will come in handy on your Camino
Photos of your Camino
5 Dinners
Welcome lunch in Pamplona
1 Picnic
Welcome Mass at St. Ignatius' house
Visit in the Monastery of Loyola
Guided visit in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
Guided visits in Pamplona, Manresa & Barcelona
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Meet in Pamplona
Bus transfer to Loyola

We meet at 11:30 am in Pamplona at the main train station. We head from Pamplona to Loyola in our private vehicle. Arrival at Loyola in time for guided visit to the house and shrine of St. Ignatius in the afternoon.

Night in Loyola

Day 2

Loyola - Zumárraga
17.5 km / 10.9 mi

The Camino begins!
We start our journey with a very easy and beautiful stage following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius. The route goes along the Urola River until we arrive in Zumárraga, from where we will be transferred to the town of Oñati.

Night in Oñati

Day 3

Arantzazu - Araia
17.7 km / 11 mi

We start in the beautiful Sanctuary of Arántzazu, site where the Virgin Mary once appeared before a local shepherd, and has since become a center of Marian devotion and pilgrimage site. We will also be able to see the famous Posada Goiko-Benta, which is one of the places St. Ignatius stayed during his pilgrimage. This is one of the most beautiful stages of the journey as it includes the unforgettable mountain scenery of the Aizkorri-Artz National Park.

Night in Vitoria

Day 4

Alda - Santa Cruz de Campezo
13.3 km / 8.3 mi

On this relaxed stage we will enjoy walking through lovely towns like San Vicente de Aranda, Orbiso and Santa Cruz de Campezo as we walk through Basque plains set amidst breathtaking mountain ranges.

Night in Vitoria

Day 5

Genevilla - Kripan
15.5 km / 9.6 mi

On this interesting stage we can marvel at the abrupt change from the mountainous landscape of the Basque Country to the wide vineyard-dotted plains of La Rioja. We will enjoy magnificent views of both landscapes. We will finish the stage in Kripan, from where we will be transferred to the beautiful town of Laguardia.

Night in Laguardia

Day 6

Laguardia – Navarrete
13.3 km / 9.6 mi

Today’s stage starts in the beautiful walled village of Laguardia. The stage passes through the vineyards of the region of La Rioja, crossing the Ebro River and reaching the beautiful village of Navarrete, famous for its pottery and ceramics. From here we will be transferred to the city of Tudela where we will have free time to explore the city.

Night in Tudela

Day 7

Alagón - Monzalbarba
18.4 km / 11.4 mi

Today's stage continues along the Ebro River, passing through many beautiful towns where we can see the best examples of the Mudejar style in the region. We finish the stage in the city of Monzalbarba and head back to Zaragoza to explore this stunning city founded in 14 B.C. and Its impressive Basilica del Pilar, the center of Christendom's oldest Marian tradition and housing the image of the Virgin of the Pillar.

Night in Zaragoza.

Day 8

(Rest day) in Zaragoza

Rest day:
Time to explore on your own the beautiful city of Zaragoza and all the amazing highlights this city has to offer.

Night in Zaragoza

Day 9

Venta de Sta. Lucía - Bujaraloz
11.4 km / 7 mi

We say goodbye to Zaragoza and the Ebro River, and travel to the village of Ventas de Sta. Lucía. Here we will walk through the most arid and deserted area of the region known as the plateau of the Monegros to enjoy its unique and beautiful landscape. After the walk we will travel to the town of Lleida. This city, with its four centuries of Muslim influence, houses stunning sites like the Seu Nova square and Cathedral and the remains of a ninth-century Moorish fortress.

Night in Lleida

Day 10

Castellnou de Seana – Verdú
16.7 km / 10.4 mi

In the morning we will be transferred to the town of Castellnou de Seana, starting point of today’s stage, the first one in Cataluña. Today’s walk is short and relatively easy, passing through small villages, olive groves, vineyards and fields of grain. The stage ends when we reach Verdú, famous for being the hometown of San Pedro Claver, holy defender of the black slaves of Colombia. After the stage we will be transferred back to Lleida to enjoy the afternoon in the city.

Night in Lleida

Day 11

Verdú – Cervera
12 km / 7.4 mi

Today’s stage is not very long so it will allow us to enjoy the town of Verdú and the old university town of Cervera. We will again be walking through olive groves, vineyards, fields of grain and towns like Tarrega. After the stage we will ride to the majestic Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, which houses the famous Moreneta or "Black Madonna", patron saint of Catalonia. We will have the afternoon free to visit the Monastery and its beautiful surroundings

Night in Montserrat

Day 12

Montserrat – Manresa
9 km / 5.6 mi

Today is the last stage of our pilgrimage. We will walk the final kilometers along with breathtaking views of the sacred mountain of Montserrat until we reach Manresa. We will be rewarded with “La Ignaciana” document that certifies that we have completed the Ignatian Way. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a guided tour in Manresa, including its stone bridge and the hospital of St. Lucia, then celebrate our arrival with a beautiful farewell dinner.

Night in Manresa.

Day 13

Guided visit in Barcelona
Leisurely walking

We will enjoy a private guided visit in Barcelona.

End of tour

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