Camino de Santiago, Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 7:00 PM

Embark on a transformative journey along the famous French Camino de Santiago this summer! Join us as we traverse the final 315km of this traditional and thrilling route in 13 unforgettable stages. From Leon to Santiago de Compostela, you will immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and culturally-rich cities. With an average distance of 24km per stage, you will have the perfect opportunity to connect with yourself, explore stunning scenery, and bond with fellow pilgrims from around the globe.

To ensure you are fully prepared, we provide inclusive training sessions starting in May. These sessions focus on Nordic Walking and Trekking, equipping both your body and mind for the journey ahead. As a participant, you will also become a member of Sports Events Berlin, granting you access to training sessions at the trip's cost.

Our Nordic training sessions will be held every Thursday, starting from S Tiergarten at 6 pm. These sessions, ranging from 7 to 10km, with trekking/nordic poles, will help you acclimate to the equipment, tone up to 90% of your muscles, and prepare your cardio-respiratory system for the pilgrimage.

The Nordic training dates are:

May: 4, 11, 18, and 25.
June: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
July: 6 and 13.

Trekking training will take place on one Saturday and the following Sunday. The routes will be adjusted in distance to ensure your physical and mental readiness, and will only be canceled if there is a forecasted danger in the weather. Experiencing the elements is an integral part of the pilgrimage.

The Trekking training dates are:

May: 7, 13, 21, and 27.
June: 4, 10, 18, and 24.
July: 2 and 8.

Our stages will be as follows:

20/07. León - San Martín del Camino. 24km.
21/07. San Martín del Camino - Astorga. 24km.
22/07. Astorga - Foncebadón. 25km.
23/07. Foncebadón - Ponferrada. 27km.
24/07. Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo. 24km.
25/07. Villafranca del Bierzo - O Cebreiro. 28km.
26/07. O Cebreiro - Triacastela. 21km.
27/07. Triacastela - Sarria. 18km.
28/07. Sarriá - Portomarín. 22km.
29/07. Portomarín - Palas de Rey. 25km.
30/07. Palas de Rey - Arzuá. 28km.
31/07. Arzuá - Pedrouzo. 19km.
01/08. Pedrouzo - Santiago. 20km.

A comprehensive dossier containing stage profiles, interesting facts, a list of hostels, and recommended routes to Leon will be provided well in advance of the departure date.

The stage profiles vary, with the initial parts being relatively flat and gradually becoming more inclined as we approach Galicia, culminating in the challenging O Cebreiro stage.

Our travel services include:

• Pilgrim's credential
• Guided route with a native guide
• Route information dossier
• First aid kit on the route
• Taxi evacuation if necessary
• Nordic walking training in Berlin
• Guided trekking training in Berlin-Brandenburg
• Accommodation in private hostels for an authentic experience (subject to availability)
• Consultation via WhatsApp or email on equipment and backpacks
• Customized self-adhesive shield of the route
• Route T-shirt
• Management of "La Compostela" with a gift container tube
• 1 quarterly SEB membership card, valued at €60, covering all Nordic and Trekking training within Berlin and Brandenburg (transportation not included), with an invitation for one person to the activities per member

Not included:

• Flights and transportation
• Food and drink on the Camino
• Extra stays outside the activity period
• Personal shopping
• Optional travel insurance for €129.5 (Free call, Medical Assistance, Prolongation of stay in hotel due to illness, accident or quarantine, Transfer or repatriation of the insured person, Loss, damage or theft of checked-in baggage, Refund of unused holiday in Spain / Europe) with Bujaldón Seguros

To secure your spot, a non-refundable advance payment of €100 must be made, which will be deducted from the total travel cost. This payment will be formalized upon purchasing your spot. In the event of a unilateral cancellation by SEB, a full refund will be provided.

The minimum group size is 6 pilgrims.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to embark on a life-changing adventure along one of the world's most iconic trails. Reserve your spot now and experience the magic of the French Way of St. James!