Camino Ignaciano : Walking the Ignatian Way in Northern Spain

Follow in the footsteps of a spiritual legend on Spain's hidden trails.

In 1522, Ignatius of Loyola made a pilgrimage from his home in Spain's Basque Country to Montserrat and Manresa. This comprehensive guide enables you to walk the same transformative route, offering all the practical information you need in an easy-to-carry portable format. Whether you're seeking a spiritual journey or simply an extraordinary walking experience, the Camino Ignaciano delivers both.

The detailed route guide covers all 27 stages, with essential information including start and finish points, difficulty levels, duration, distance, and elevation profiles. You'll also find maps, descriptions of what to see along the way, recommendations for where to stay, and guidance on using public transport and visiting national parks. This unique secular walking guide takes you through some of Spain's most stunning and least-visited regions—from the imposing tower-house of Loyola, through the dramatic Basque mountains and vineyards of Alava and La Rioja, onwards through Navarre and Aragon, and finally into independent-minded Catalonia.

The journey culminates at Montserrat and Manresa, where Ignatius retreated to a cave to write his seminal work, the Spiritual Exercises. Along the way, you'll pass through lively cities like Logroño and Zaragoza, explore the wine caves of Laguardia, and traverse landscapes far removed from Spain's crowded costas and major conurbations. Complete the route and you'll earn a pilgrim certificate—a tangible reward for your resilience and adventure.