French Way

Mound of votive stones and offerings, Cruz de Ferro, Foncebadón Hill, tolobalaguer.com - Shutterstock

The Cruz de Ferro: a stone on centuries of History

StoriesOctober 2, 2026

The Cruz de Ferro is home to one of the Camino de Santiago’s most iconic rituals. Discover the history, legends, and uncertain origins of the stones left by pilgrims

Pilgrims at the iconic Cruz de Ferro, a famous and important landmark on the Camino de Santiago Alvaro German Vilella - Shutterstock

Cruz de Fierro

SitesOctober 1, 2026

Discover the Cruz de Ferro, one of the most symbolic landmarks on the French Way, where pilgrims leave a stone before continuing towards Santiago

Etapa 4 del Camino Francés – De Pamplona a Puente de la Reina - Navarra, España – Camino de Santiago Esculturas metálicas en el Alto del Perdón, España, 25 de mayo de 2024

Stage 4 of the Camino Francés. Metallic sculptures in the Alto del Perdón Priss Photos - Shutterstock

The Camino Francés: a thousand years walking toward Santiago

TrailsOctober 1, 2026

From Roncesvalles to Santiago, discover the history of the Camino Francés, a centuries-old route of pilgrimage, hospitality, and heritage renewed by every walker

Statue of the Virgin called La Virgen de Biakorri on the road on the first stage of the Camino de Santiago in the Pirineos from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles Patrizia Molinari - Shutterstock

Virgin of Biakorri

SitesOctober 1, 2026

Discover the Virgin of Biakorri, protector of shepherds and pilgrims on the Route Napoléon, an iconic landmark on the French Way between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Roncesvalles

View of the Saint Virila tunnel in the primitive Romanesque crypt of the Church of Holy Savior of Leyre (Iglesia de San Salvador de Leyre), Navarre David Vioque - Shutterstock