Walking Camino de Santiago (The French Way). Starting in Bilbao, Ending in Santiago de Compostela.
On the Camino, strangers become friends, miles become memories, and each sunrise feels like a gift.
Join Escape to Shape for a soulful journey along the legendary Camino de Santiago — an immersive and thoughtfully curated experience blending wellness, nature, culture, connection, and the joy of movement. This eight-day pilgrimage follows the most iconic sections of the French Camino, taking you through vineyard-lined valleys, medieval towns, enchanted forests, and finally into the storied plaza before Santiago’s magnificent cathedral.
Led by our two expert Camino guides, and supported by the seamless logistics and thoughtfully selected boutique hotels & restaurants that Escape to Shape is known for, this journey invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect — with yourself, with nature, and with centuries of history beneath your feet.
Each day includes handpicked walking segments, meaningful pauses, inspiring landscapes, and the comfort of knowing everything behind the scenes is thoughtfully handled for you. The Camino is a deeply personal and uplifting experience. Expect moments of reflection, laughter, discovery, and connection — both with the land and with your fellow travelers.
This is not a race. It is an life impacting experience. Because as they say, the Camino begins at the door of your house, the moment you make the decision to embark on the journey; and “the end is just the beginning”.
Travelers seeking movement, culture, connection, wellness, nature, curated details, and a fully supported, meaningful bucket list Camino de Santiago Experience.
A physical journey with an emotional reward, offering space for reflection & renewal, playfulness & discovery. This is a journey of meaning, not mileage. A journey that awakens the senses through movement as meditation, offering you a chance to surprise yourself, connect with fellow travelers & reconnect with yourself. A journey of joy as we embrace Camino traditions and end each day with celebratory meals, laughter & reflection.
Please note that the Camino is for Everyone. While the route has Christian origins, today’s Camino welcomes walkers of all backgrounds, beliefs, and motivations—religious or not. It is a spiritual experience, not dogmatic. People walk for wellness, healing, clarity, adventure, connection, fitness, or simply the joy of moving through beautiful landscapes.
Daily hikes range from 10-14 miles and are rated from easy to moderate to moderately challenging, depending on elevation. Shorter options are available on certain days. Expect to spend some time in a van each day as well travel from the Camino path to/from our hotels. Transfer times range from 20 minutes to 90 minutes.
Our guides and on the ground support team ensures that each day is fully supported, safe, and meaningful.
To officially qualify for the Camino de Santiago and receive a Compostela Certificate, you must walk at least 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) of any traditional route. You must also have stamps (called sellos) collected in your Pilgrim Passport (also known as the Credential) to prove you walked the required distance. These stamps are collected from various locations such as churches, cafes, and albergues that are passed along the way. Our expert guides will ensure we meet the qualifications & collect our stamps in our Pilgrims Passport.
It is important to note that our experience will be quite different from that of its Compostela-seeking pilgrims, who are required to walk at minimum the last 100 kilometers into Santiago—often along stretches of busy highway—and who typically stay in simple dormitories. This trip allows us to experience the essence and highlights of the Camino and surrounding landscape in comfort, with the region’s best hotels, gourmet meals and excellent route support each day. It’s also important to note that as we are walking on the Camino, parts of this historic pilgrimage are on paved paths, back roads or cobblestones.
Escape to Shape owners, Erica & Francesco hand selected the two expert Camino guides & support team and vetted each restaurant & hotel They will join you on this journey to ensure that every detail of your journey is attended to. Additionally, there will be one support van joining us, to transfer luggage and provide backup support to anyone who may need it along the way. This Escape is limited to 12 guests maximum in an effort to ensure quality control and to celebrate mixed walking speeds & abilities.
The slower pace, relaxed approach to life and old world qualities in Spain are some of the highlights of this spectacular region and are reflected in the hotels and restaurants on this trip.
That said, service can lack a sense of urgency when compared with the service found in other parts of Europe. While the hotels we’ve chosen are some of the finest in the area (and the best possible options), they may seem a bit simpler than the typical Escape to Shape standard. The same can be said for Spanish cuisine, a celebration of local flavors which sometimes will be more rustic than what is offered in other parts of Europe.
A restored 1912 palace perched above the Bay of Abra, with sea views, elegant interiors, and a beautiful pool terrace.
A refined 16-room boutique hotel set within the medieval walls of Briones, overlooking vineyards and the Ebro River.
A 16th-century Gothic palace in the heart of Burgos, just steps from the UNESCO-listed cathedral.
One of Spain’s most celebrated Renaissance buildings, recently restored, offering an intimate stay with just 51 rooms.
An 18th-century palace surrounded by vineyards, owned by the visionary Prada a Tope; full of character, local wine & charm.
A warm, colonial-style boutique hotel designed as a serene haven for Camino pilgrims.
A former royal pilgrim hospital from 1499, located directly on the Plaza do Obradoiro beside the cathedral — often called the oldest hotel in the world.
Private Room: €9,300
Shared Room (One King Bed): €13,000 per person
Please note rates are in EURO and will be based on the official conversion rate on the date of each payment.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due to secure your space and all elements of this moving Escape. Travel insurance is highly recommended as we will not be able to refund anyone this deposit. It will leave our hands the moment we confirm this trip. You are welcome to use any travel insurance company you trust. We also offer policies & rates here.
This unique Escape requires the registration of 10 guests before confirmation.
We ask that you do not schedule your flights until this trip is confirmed.
Credit card payments incur a 3% banking fee. Wire transfer, Venmo, Zelle and checks are also accepted at no additional fee — please email us to arrange for alternate payment methods. The remaining balance will be due.
Please note that travel insurance typically must be purchased within 2 weeks of making your initial deposit in order to obtain a better rate and cover pre-existing conditions.
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Erica is an acclaimed wellness expert, yoga teacher & fitness trainer. She is largely inspired by the journey of wellness, the subtle to the grand discoveries each individual makes through their physical practice, inviting students to embrace a sense of play while experiencing their body in a whole new way through each unique class. With classes always set to music, from tribal to lounge to classic rock songs, Erica encourages students to find their own personal rhythm and expression, to meet their edge and challenge themselves in new ways. Additionally, Erica is co-founder and co-owner of Escape To Shape: Adventures in Wellness & Escape Artists: Luxury Travel Advisors. Erica is passionate about travel & giving back to the communities in which she visits & thrives on authentic connection, curiosity & discovery.