Finding the statues that mark the “half way” point near Sahagun

[Camino24]

I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?

 

[ELHS220]

Just beyond the hermitage after you cross the little bridge. Within sight of Sahagún.

 

[Chenahusky]

Hi,

The columns are about 2.5 Kms before Sahagun. They are close to the Ermita de la Virgen del Puente. If you go onto Google Earth they are visible close by and the ermita is labelled.

 

[Pafayac]

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It is marked on this page as "monument - memorial": 2,9 km from the center of Sahagún.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Ah! But in in Sahagun proper, between the Arco de San Benito and the Rio Cea bridge, there is another monument appearing to compete for the half-way honors! I attach a photo of handsome me posing beside it last October..

 

[trecile]

According to the metada of the photos that I took, they are here:

42°22'13.5"N 5°00'01.7"W

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[Pafayac]

Ah! But in in Sahagun proper, between the Arco de San Benito and the Rio Cea bridge, there is another monument appearing to compete for the half-way honors! I attach a photo of handsome me posing beside it last October..

Oh yes it is marked as "centro del camino" here:

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Several centros ? This Camino is really magical !
Anyway, if you want a half Compostela, you have to go to the church of the Virgen Peregrina, where you can see the model of this stamp:

 

[Vacajoe]

And here I was hoping that the halfway point of the biggest Camino of all was being 50 years old!!!!

 

[Antnix1]

When i was walking the Frances a US pilgrim proudly showed me a half-way cert she bought.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Walk one wide circle around both the statues. Next time walk between them. Then you will be sure have have been at the same point both times.

 

[David Tallan]

Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you. It may be more than halfway, if you started further than Roncesvalles (e.g. SJPP) or less than halfway if you started closer (e.g. Pamplona). Of course, if you were smart enough to start in Roncesvalles....

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you.

This thread has more "halfway" information including two alternate halfway points using a start point of SJPdP.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...illage-or-town-on-camino-frances-route.80673/

 

[Camino24]

Thanks all. I appreciate the information.

 

[SandyBELL]

I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?

It’s at the Ermita de La Virgen Chapel just before you come into Sahagun.

 

[basquelady]

Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you. It may be more than halfway, if you started further than Roncesvalles (e.g. SJPP) or less than halfway if you started closer (e.g. Pamplona). Of course, if you were smart enough to start in Roncesvalles....

Because the Spanish don't see the point of going into France, just to walk back again into Spain, as our Basque friends counselled us years ago

 

[bbanks1217]

This monument is my recollection of the halfway point (from 2017). It was just before Sahagun, we turned off the path to the right and found this.

 

[happymarkos]

I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?