The Camí de Sant Jaume in Catalonia

This page gives you a very quick overview of some of the features of this interesting route. For more detail of each stage , please click on the numbered buttons above. Stage 1A - Coll de Panissars to Figueres
The Coll de Panissars on the Franco-Spanish border with its sign for the Via Domitia leading to France and the Via Augusta towards Spain	A typical foot path with one of the new fingerposts erected by the Catalan Tourist Board, blue for the way you are going, and green for where you have been
Stage 1B - El Port de la Selva to Figueres
El Port de la Selva - the alternative start of the Camí	A steep ascent
The ruined tower of Sant Pere de Rodes at the top of the mountain	The 14th century cross of Vilabertran in the monastery of the town
Stage 2 - Figueres to Bàscara
Street scene in Creixell	Crossing the Fluvià river
Stage 3 - Bàscara to Girona
Large plantations of poplars all along the valley of the Ter	A nice section of riverside walk leading into Girona
Girona, Rambla, early morning	Calle Bonaventura, leading up to the Cathedral
Stage 4 - Girona to Amer
The beginning of the green path a combined walking and cycle route wit a Blue marker	The main square in Amer, said to be the second largest in Catalonia
Stage 5 - Amer to St Esteve d'en Bas
The station at Les Planes d'Hostoles, now converted ito a cafe and information centre	The green path continues, wide and flat, through some interesting mountain scenery
Stage 6 - St Esteve d'en Bas to l'Esquirol
Some 400 m. of ascent takes you past spectacular coloured cliffs	and breathtaking waterfalls
Dolmen des Puigsepedres	The medieval bridge at l'Esquirol
Stage 7 - L'Esquirol to Vic
The famous bridge in Roda de Ter	The magnificent main square in Vic
Stage 8 - Vic to l'Estany
The Camí goes through more high country today, with marvellous views (above) The parish church, originally the chapel of a monastery at l'Estany (right)
Stage 9 - l'Estany to Artés
A long steady descent through a pretty landscape	ending in a deep valley
Stage 10 - Artés to Manresa
The approach to Navarcles	The cloister of the monastery of Sant Benet de Bages
Stage 11 - Manresa to Montserrat
First view of the jagged mountain of Montserrat	The main square of the monastery surrounded by the jagged mountains.
Stage 12 - Montserrat to Igualada
Leaving Montserrat at dawn	Changing views of the mountain on the road to Can Marçana
An easy foot path with magnificent views	The main square at Igualada, with the public library (with free Internet) at the end
Stage 13 - Igualada to La Panadella
The old church in Santa Maria del Camí dates back to the 13th century, and has this curious round window	Grassy track near La Panadella
Stage 14 - La Panadella to Tàrrega
An old courtyard in the village of Sant Pere dels Arquells with an interesting old well behind the grill	The elaborate cross in the main square at Tàrrega
At Tàrrega the Camino divides. Pages 15N and 16N show the start of the northern route which goes through Balaguer and Huesca to join the Camino Aragonés at the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña near Jaca.
Stage 15N - Tàrrega to Balaguer
There are many large apple orcin this region	Castell del Remei
Stage 16N - Balaguer to Alfarràs
Castelló de Farfanya, with the misty castle in the background	View of Alfarràs and the Segrià
At Tàrrega. the Camino divides. Pages 15S to 17S show the start of the soutern route which goes through Fraga and Zaragoza, and then follows the valley of the Rio Ebro to join the Camino Francés at Logroño.
Stage 15S - Tàrrega to Palau d'Anglesola
Doorway of the church in Vilagrassa	The church at Palau d'Anglesola has some very interesting paintings inside and is well worth a visit
Stage 16S - Palau d'Anglesola to Lleida
The large sundial on the roundabout at the A-2 exit to Sidamon	View of the old cathedral from the elevator taking you to the upper town in Lleida
Stage 17S - Lleida to Alcarràs
Segrià river in full spate	Approaching Alcarràs and the end of the Camí in Catalonia

Camí de Sant Jaume
in Catalunya

The stages of the Camí de Sant Jaume
from Coll de Panissars/El Port de la Selva to Alfarràs/Alcarràs

Camí de Sant Jaume in Catalunya

The stages of the Camí de Sant Jaume from Coll de Panissars/El Port de la Selva to Alfarràs/Alcarràs

Camí de Sant Jaume
in Catalunya

The stages of the Camí de Sant Jaume
from Coll de Panissars/El Port de la Selva to Alfarràs/Alcarràs