Camino de Santiago - Walking the Camino Frances solo - 805km - 27 days - March/April 2023 - 4K

This is my solo journey on the Camino de Santiago frances, that started in April 2023 from Saint Jean Pied de Port and ending in Santiago de Compostela 27 days later. This journey was about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and most importantly, a journey of self-discovery.
This is my way of recreating the relaxation and emotions that I experienced on this amazing journey.
¡Buen Camino!
Bonus Info:
Number of steps: 1,168,405
Weight of Backpack: 6.2kg (without water)
Shot on a GoPro 11 & Pixel 6
Timestamps:
00:00 Day 1 - SJPP - Roncesvalles
01:51 Day 2 - Roncesvalles - Larrasoaña
03:55 Day 3 - Larrasoaña - Zariquiegui
04:30 Day 4 - Zariquiegui - Lorca
06:23 Day 5 - Lorca - Los Arcos
06:59 Day 6 - Los Arcos - Logroño
07:40 Day 7 - Logroño - Nájera
08:05 Day 8 - Nájera - Grañón
08:42 Day 9 - Grañón - Villafranca
09:08 Day 10 - Villafranca - Cardeñuela
10:29 Day 11 - Cardeñuela - Burgos
11:19 Day 12 - Burgos - Hontanas
12:13 Day 13 - Hontanas - Boadilla del Camino
13:46 Day 14 - Boadilla del Camino - Carrión
14:38 Day 15 - Carrión - Sahagún
16:13 Day 16 - Sahagún - Mansilla de las Mulas
17:43 Day 17 - Mansilla de las Mulas - León
19:06 Day 18 - León - Veguellina de Órbigo
21:12 Day 19 - Veguellina de Órbigo - Rabanal
23:08 Day 20 - Rabanal del Camino - Ponferrada
26:26 Day 21 - Ponferrada - Trabadelo
29:09 Day 22 - Trabadelo - Fonfría
31:03 Day 23 - Fonfría - Vilei
34:51 Day 24 - Vilei - Ventas de Narón
36:31 Day 25 - Ventas de Narón - Melide
37:15 Day 26 - Melide - O Pedrouzo
38:09 Day 27 - O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Music List
'Beautiful Oblivion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Adrift Among Infinite Stars' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Life Is' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Aurora' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@MiddleAgeAdventureWalks]

Good for you, that’s inspiring! Greetings from Banff, Canada:)

[@amyvela9560]

I fall asleep almost every night to the sound of the "crunch crunch" underneath your feet. Walked San Jean to Leon August 2023 with an extremely heavy heart. Could not finish, could not face Cruz de Ferro. Am leaving again mid May 2024 with hopes of genuine forgiveness. Thank you for your inspirational video.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

I really hope that you gain that forgiveness you wanted this time around. Just take it one step at a time.

[@MrHoutstoker]

great in my head i am onthe camino when in see this. And NO selfy stick no face book only wonderful images and video's.

[@lmrioja]

Congrats, what a wonderful video. Truly amazing.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you so much!

[@francisco2591]

preciosas imágenes..

[@BuenCaminoClassico]

Your video reflects the sense of Camino! The way, walking, the nature, villages and finally Santiago de Compostela! ❤

[@anaherathomas5778]

Hey ...a beautifully put together little movie! Well done. I love the musical score. ❤️Love it! 🪷🪷🪷

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you so much!

[@anaherathomas5778]

@@Bartek_Goes_Walking Im watching or listening to it everyday at the moment because i love the music coupled with the crunching footsteps. I wish to walk the Camino de Santiago oneday and this morning i started training with a new backpack, listening to your video! Thanks again 🙏🏽

[@estellagutierrez4615]

Memories did the Camino in 23 at the age of 83.. Solo loved every minute.. blessings

[@miguelcapelli1200]

Gracias, gracias y miles de gracias. Llevo 5 caminos y su documental es una maravilla y una forma exquisita de ver el Camino. Buen Camino iiiii

[@erjaleino9175]

So beautiful and calm video and pictures about walking on the Camino Frances, thank you😍

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you 😊

[@scotbotvideos]

Well done. What an amazing achievement, especially to do it in 27 days and in inclement weather no less. Hoping to be able to do it (finances and time permitting) in 2024 (or maybe 2025) myself, though perhaps not quite as fast and hopefully in better weather too. Buen Camino!

[@storiestellr]

it’s interesting to see it in that season… buen camino!

[@leptitcrapahute4623]

Merci pour ce beau partage Merci pour cette belle immersion ! Ultreïa !

[@gilbertovalle7315]

Gratidão por compartilhar. Muito bom relembrar os meus caminhos. Desde São Paulo, Brasil. Ultreya et Suseya!

[@adamnovina2139]

Najlepszy film o camino jaki od dawna obejrzałem. Idealny, w moim stylu. Żadnego gadania, piękne ujęcia i muzyka w tle. Na prawdę można poczuć klimat poelgrzymowania Prawie czułem woń powietrza, chłód i upał. Mam nadzieję kiedyś jechać rowerem z Polski, iść już gorzej że względu na kontuzję kolana.. widzę jednak, że momentami szlak był ciężki do przejścia, więc rowerem tym bardziej słabo.. Gratuluję przejścia, wspomnień i filmu. Mega. Pozdrawiam

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Dziękuję za piękne słowa. Mój polski jest trochę słaby. Miejmy nadzieję, że Twoje kolano wyzdrowieje na tyle, aby samodzielnie ukończyć Camino.

[@user-jd9cb1vz6m]

Gracias por compartir el Camino. Saludos cordiales desde Barcelona. Me suscribo y pulgar arriba.

[@Albur54]

Preciosas imagenes y música que resumen muy bien el espíritu del Camino. Y muchisimas gracias por no hacer comentarios estúpidos o pretenciosos como suelen hacer en la mayoria de videos. Un abrazo y ¡Buen Camino hermano peregrino!

[@pismorichy]

Back in California just 6 weeks and already forgetting all those villages ! BUT!! I will never forget their warmth and kindness during those formidable days of rain and hurricane winds but they still made an effort to say Buen Camino. It meant a lot to this backpacker / tenter/ pilgrim. I now understand the magic as im going back April 7 2025 as i have to complete Leon to Sarria section. Took a 10 day rest at my mates house in Almerimar and was to embark on Portuguese but it rained and entire week. Buen Camino

[@user-qn3vt1sf3z]

멋진 영상 감사합니다 Thank you for the great video Buen Camino ~~

[@jebbennett7]

Thanks. Did the walk in September and your video was a great reminder of an amazing journey. You did much longer days than I did!

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you! Unfortunately I was on a tight schedule with time off from work. Next one that's planned will not be so rushed.

[@dr.ksievert-fischer4629]

einfach nur schöön...

[@dajim20008]

Thanks for sharing, nice video, great views, and admire your fisical condition.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you so much!

[@robsmith2051]

I first thought I saw them admiring your fiscal condition! (yay you!) But seriously, great video. I just did the Frances from mid May - end of July and had a blast! Your video brought me back!@@Bartek_Goes_Walking

[@Emy53]

That path looks like it will wash you away if you are on it on a heavy rainy day.

[@MiddleAgeAdventureWalks]

Looks amazing! I wonder if we could do it being middle age and all! ❤

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Definitely look into it! I did long days due to leave constraints but do it at your own pace.

[@fredgolli4813]

The first time I walked the Camino I was 62. The 2. time 66 and now I will walk the 3. time in October and my age is 78. Greetings from Germay. 🇩🇪

[@ClarisaSimson]

Precioso video, muchas gracias. Voy a hacer el camino francés soy de mex. salgo de francia. Tu consideras indispensable llevar palos, (no los soporto) y te llovió mucho? voy abril y mayo.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you! I didn't have any sticks but I'm very comfortable climbing hills and going down rocky paths. It's a personal choice. There are places you can buy some of you feel you need them on the Frances. It rained a little so it's better to be prepared than get yourself and your things wet.

[@sandraseager71]

Your video is beautiful! What were the temperatures like in March. You had beautiful sunny days for the most part.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you so much. The day time Max temperatures averaged around 15 degrees. I had a few warm 25 degree days. I prepared myself for mostly rain and I only got a few days of drizzle.

[@sandraseager71]

@@Bartek_Goes_Walking thank you for replying. I’m Canadians and those are perfect temperatures for me. I’m hoping to walk beginning of April.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Fantastic! Perfect weather then. I'm planning another Camino starting roughly the same time. Buen Camino!

[@susanschutte4268]

I started in SJPP april 27. 2023. Great weather during the day but quite cold in the early mornings!. After Leon it was nice warm. I finished Santiago June 3. 🙏 It's been a wonderful life experience.

[@kellybroman5181]

I am wondering about how crowded the track was when you were walking it in april. How many people you would cross paths with on a day roughly? I am thinking about walking in March, but i dont feel like walking with to many people so Im wondering if Camino Frances is not yet too overrun in early spring.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

March was quiet but still incredibly enjoyable. There were days where I walked all day and ran into 5 pilgrims but on average I would guess that I would see less than 30. There are bottleneck towns where it might "feel busy". There was a substantial jump in pilgrims from Sarria to Santiago though.

[@user-yy7ys8vr8c]

What equipment (camera, etc.) did you use to record the journey?

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

I will be making another video very shortly on equipment but I used my Google Pixel and GoPro 11 for all footage.

[@capiruzca]

Amazing to do it in 27 days. What boots did you wear?

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

Thank you! I wore Inov8 Trailfly trail runners. I found the heel material to be too soft and it caused me issues a week into it. The next Camino im doing I will be walking in Salomon speed cross 6.

[@nigel4776]

Did you take any rest days?

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

No rest days. Closest day to a rest day was the 14km day.

[@ClarisaSimson]

El video es maravilloso, me fascinó. sólo no entiendo porque le pusiste esa música tan deprimente.... mejor sin nada de música. solo tus pasos

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

I did an edit without music but I didn't like it, I still have it so I might still upload it.

[@jonielvillanueva20]

why is your route so differ from the others looks so lonely and deserted

[@Emy53]

I haven't seen this route, but maybe others haven't shown these parts on their videos. I like solitude but that was too isolating especially during the hike. I like people around.

[@Bartek_Goes_Walking]

This is the standard Camino Frances but I did start before the official season thus the lack of pilgrims plus i wanted to show the reality of the way. It was quiet on the walk but there were enough pilgrims at the albergues to make it fun & social. The isolation while walking really gave you time to contemplate life and the journey.

[@jonielvillanueva20]

looks like you just keep walking and walking no albergues no food no wine no talking no socialization?

[@gabrielaburolo6775]

Yeah great! Very refreshing!