From August 31 to September 23, 2026 (24 days / 22 nights)
Experience a spiritual walking trip in a small group, escorted by Marilyne Arlin, on the classic route of Compostela in late summer 2026!
* GUIDED IN FRENCH
Price range: 3,145.00$ through 4,655.00$
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES
SPIRITUAL WALK
HARD
Set out to discover the Way of St. James of Compostela with Spiritours! Experience a traditional spiritual walk: nights in pilgrim refuges, walking with a backpack, approximately 20 km per day. Discover breathtaking landscapes and experience unforgettable encounters. An essential adventure for enthusiasts of spirituality, nature, and history!
Highlights
The plus
At the age of 20, it was with an open plane ticket to Europe that the very first Path for Marilyne was registered. With a thirst for self-discovery, the Camino has transformed her for years to come. From 2008 to 2012, she accompanied groups of pilgrims 7 times to transmit the essence of the Way. « Isolé de toutes distractions de la vie quotidienne, Compostelle nous permet de renouer avec soi et de faire le vide du tourbillon de la vie en permettant de se remplir du silence qu’offre le Chemin. « Ses études en travail social complétées, Marilyne a poursuivi ses voyages en sac à dos où la randonnée pédestre a continué à être au cœur de ses destinations. Feeling again the call of the apostle James, it is with enthusiasm that she wishes to accompany pilgrims in order to lead them in this journey to the meeting of their Being. Ultreïa!! (Always further, always higher!)
Departure from Montreal at P.E. Trudeau Airport. Flight to Madrid with Air Transat or similar. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Breakfast onboard. Upon arrival, transfer by taxi to your hotel. Check-in then free visit of Madrid. In the evening, group meeting to introduce yourselves, to express your plans and objectives. Then, summary of the route and overview of the main lines of the pilgrimage. Dinner, overnight.
After breakfast, you will take a train to Burgos (4 hours). If you wish, you can attend the mass of blessing of the pilgrims. City tour, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, walk towards Hornillos Del Camino. Check-in and overnight in a pilgrim refuge.
Walk. You will be welcomed in Castrojeriz by the ruins of the San Anton convent, and if you have time, you can also visit those of the Castrojeriz castle. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk – Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk to Fromista where you will take the train to Leon (via Palencia). Visit the city of Leon where you can discover its Cathedral which has the most important stained glass windows in Europe after Chartres. You will also see the wall from Roman times. Installation in a pilgrims’ refuge, dinner and night.
Transfer by bus from Leon to Ponferrada, installation and overnight stay in a pilgrims’ refuge.
Walk. You will complete the 1st week, known as physical adaptation, and you will begin the second, more mental, stage. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk towards El Cebreiro, located at an altitude of 1300m. Check-in and overnight in a pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk – Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Rest day which marks the end of the mental stage. Starting tomorrow, you will begin the more spiritual stage. Overnight.
Walk towards Portomarín, a town that was frequently flooded and was rebuilt stone by stone a little further away. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Bravo!!!!! You cross the remaining 100km mark. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Arrival in Melide where we suggest you taste the *pulpo* (octopus), a local specialty. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Check-in and overnight in a private pilgrim refuge.
Walk. Your escort will suggest an early departure before dawn. You will experience walking with your headlamp and watching nature wake up. Bonus: this will allow you to arrive in Santiago for lunch. Visit to the Pilgrims’ Welcome Office, presentation of the *Compostela*. Free visit of the city rich in palaces, churches, and old houses. Overnight in a hotel. Free visit of the city rich in palaces, churches and old houses. Nuit dans un hôtel.
After breakfast, free day. The group is divided into 2, one will have a free morning in Santiago while the other group will leave by minivan to discover Finisterre. Inversion of the groups in the afternoon. Overnight in a hotel.
After breakfast, transfers to the city of Porto by train or bus. Free time for the rest of the day. Get lost in the historic Ribeira district, linger on the terraces and in the artisanal shops, admire the Douro River and the brightly colored buildings, and don’t forget to visit one of the Porto wine cellars. Overnight in a local hotel.
After breakfast, free time in the city of Porto. Overnight in a local hotel.
After breakfast, city bus transfer to Porto airport for your return flight to Montreal (or similar).** Itinerary subject to change – Exclusive tour, all rights reserved **
PRICES
Early Bird*:
* $100 discount if registration is completed before April 30, 2026.
Regular price:
** Single room only for the 6 nights in hotels. Subject to availability, limited quantity.
* Spiritours offers the possibility of pairing up roommates. If we are unable to pair you, Spiritours will cover the additional costs for registrations made more than 60 days before departure, but reserves the right to pair you up even during the trip if necessary.
* All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on June 11, 2025.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES
THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Conditions for customers purchasing a package without flights
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: June 30, 2026
(60 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers is reached). It is possible to register after this date, a supplement may apply.
It may be possible to register after this date, but a surcharge may apply. It may be possible to register after this date, but a surcharge may apply.
Pour vous inscrire: vous pouvez vous inscrire sur notre site Internet (voir haut de la page web du voyage, à droite) ou télécharger et remplir le formulaire PDF et nous l’envoyer avec votre dépôt de 750$. Il faut s’inscrire le plus tôt possible, car les places sont limitées.
Please include a photocopy of your passport and proof of travel insurance with your registration.
Travel insurance: for travel insurance, contact us to find out your rate.
Nb of participants: Minimum 10 – Maximum 15
Documentation required: All Canadian travellers to Europe must be in possession of a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expected date of return.
For more information, please contact:
Annie Camden
(514) 374-7965, extension 207
annie.camden@spiritours.com
Do I need to be in good physical health?
Yes, this trip requires good preparation and physical fitness, as we walk an average of 20-25 kilometers per day with our backpacks. However, it is not a question of age; people of all ages make this pilgrimage. Nor is it a question of strength, but rather endurance, as everyone walks at their own pace. Each morning, the guide explains the route to follow and sets a meeting point, often a refuge, where everyone meets at the end of the day. It is important to prepare yourself physically as soon as you plan to walk the Camino de Santiago. Start exercising for at least 60 minutes two to three times a week. At least three months before departure, start training for the walk and gradually increase the distance from 5 to 20 km per day.
Can I have my luggage carried?
This service is not included in the package. However, a luggage transport service can be arranged in most of the places where we stop, information available in the lodges. The guide will be able to help you arrange this transportation, but it would be better to arrange it yourself if you can communicate in Spanish.
Who is this trip for?
People who are open to the spiritual realm and to a group experience. To anyone who wishes to live this experience, regardless of gender, age, race or religious beliefs. However, it is clear that this pilgrimage is a Christian tradition.
What does a pilgrim shelter look like?
There are establishments of all categories, clean and welcoming, with kitchen and dining room for several people (if you want to prepare your own meal); in some cases, there is a restaurant service, simple and inexpensive. The resting places are dormitory type, with shared toilets and showers.
How do you eat on the Camino?
In many places, there are grocery stores where you can buy food for the road, for dinner or for the next day. You can also choose to eat at a restaurant where they usually offer a pilgrim’s menu (in the evening) for 12 or 15 Euros, including wine. Occasionally, you can stop at a bar (café) to have a bite to eat.
What are the advantages of joining Spiritours for this pilgrimage?
The itinerary is well organized by experienced specialists. You will benefit from the supervision of a competent guide who knows the Camino and who will encourage exchanges and reflection. You will also share the experience with a small group of pilgrims, eager to surpass themselves and to make an inner journey. Moreover, thanks to the information and preparation meetings, you will benefit from judicious advice to prepare yourself well, both physically and mentally.
Read a testimonial article by clicking here!
“I chose Spiritours for the challenge and to live a real Compostela journey, with all the difficulties and efforts that this implies. What I got out of it was a true reconciliation with the human being and a deepening of my spirituality.”
– Jean-François B. , Anjou, Qc
“Good choice of itinerary, wonderful scenery! I enjoyed the hike and the company of the group. A beautiful encounter with myself and a surpassing of myself. I loved my experience and will recommend Spiritours to my friends.”
– Karine T. , Ste-Thérèse, Qc
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