If you’re prepping your TMB, you’ve probably already figured out that the real challenge isn’t your legs. It’s knowing where you’re going to sleep. This is a hut-to-hut trek from start to finish, and Tour du Mont Blanc refuges (or huts, if that’s the word you’re used to) get booked
The Camino Primitivo is one of the lesser-known routes of the Camino de Santiago, and also one of the most fascinating. It winds through a mountainous, quiet, and less-traveled region, offering a very different experience from the busier paths like the Camino Francés. If you’re looking for a more peaceful
If you want to go on the Camino de Santiago for the first time, you probably have many questions. Where to start? What equipment do you need on Compostela? Where to sleep on the Camino de Santiago…? I reassure you, once you know which itinerary, way, camino you want to
The Camino del Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is one of the historic Camino de Santiago routes traversing Spain’s northern coast. Less frequented than the popular Camino Francés, this path offers pilgrims a unique blend of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and physical challenge. Spanning approximately 865 kilometers, the
When people ask me , “Camille, how much does the Camino de Santiago cost?” , I know the question often hides much more than a simple figure. They’re trying to figure out if they can undertake it, if it’s realistic on a tight budget, or if this pilgrimage is reserved
To sum up : Yes, you can swim in mountain lakes like Annecy, Geneva or Passy, where it’s allowed and supervised. But in high-altitude alpine lakes (above ~1,500 m), swimming is almost always discouraged or banned to protect fragile ecosystems. Every summer, I often get the same question when I
If you’ve ever heard of the Camino de Santiago, you’ve probably noticed the constant presence of the Camino Shell : the Camino de Santiago scallop shell. It appears on waymarkers along the trail, hanging from pilgrims’ backpacks, carved into monuments… this symbol is everywhere. But why is the scallop shell
Where do we sleep on the Camino de Santiago ? Do I have to book my accommodation in advance? What are the different accommodations? I receive these kinds of questions very often and I finally took the time to write an article to help you prepare your journey. First of
If you’re preparing for your pilgrimage, the question of what equipment to bring for the Camino de Santiago comes up very quickly. What gear should you choose? How do you prepare your Camino packing list without overloading yourself unnecessarily? And most importantly, how do you equip yourself properly without forgetting
Walking the Camino de Santiago is much more than a hike: it’s an inner adventure, filled with encounters, doubts, laughter, and breathtaking landscapes. After several journeys on the Camino, I share here my practical advice and personal stories, to help you prepare for your own departure… or simply to take you on a journey through a book.