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This thread will be pinned to the top of the Camino Francés forum. (You can find the list of all route forums by clicking on the Casa Ivar logo at the top of this page.) All threads are listed in each forum with newest ones first.

You might might that the following links are useful for finding particular information. These links collect tagged threads from the Camino Francés forum. They are updated in the future every time you use them.

Moderator Picks - Some moderator favourites

Art & Architecture on the Camino Francés

Fiestas, Holidays and Markets - Special days and events

Hazards - Traffic, dogs, river crossing, steep slopes, heights, etc.

How to get to St. Jean Pied de Port - If you are planning to walk 800 km from the French border to Santiago

How to get to Sarria - If you want to start walking there, 115 km to Santiago.

Landmarks - Interpreting the word broadly!

LIVE from the Camino - Written by the pilgrims at the time of walking, so check the dates!

Side trips and route variants - A few of the many route variants along the Camino Francés

St Jean Pied de Port (SJPP) to Roncesvalles - This is often Day 1! Discussion of the 2 alternate routes, and also the accommodation options in SJPP, Roncesvalles, and points in-between.

Winter albergues - The linked page is updated in November each year, to list the albergues on the Camino Francés that will be open over the winter. It is still advisable to check at the time of walking, because circumstances can change. Also please note that the Napoleon route from SJPP to Roncesvalles is closed from Nov 1 to at least March 31 every year.
 
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These links collect tagged threads from the Camino Francés forum.
Thanks so much for all the work you have done to organize this! Having this information grouped into topics will make it easier for new and experienced users alike to find the information they need. What a treasure trove for all of us!
 
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