By far the most common, modern starting point on the Camino Francés is Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, on the French side of the Pyrenees, with Roncesvalles on the Spanish side also being popular. The distance from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela through León is about 800 km (500 mi). By far the most popular route to Santiago de Compostela is along the Camino Frances, a route that begins in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port France, crosses the Pyrenees Mountains and continues to some of Spain's finest cities like Pamplona, Burgos, Leon, and Astorga. This Camino route typically takes at least a month to complete. The majority of pilgrims choose the Camino Frances (over 68% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago), the most famous Camino route, featuring in films such as 'The Way' and many books. Starting in St Jean Pied de Port, at the foot of the Pyrenees, you will journey 800km across beautiful Northern Spain and discover bustling cities, charming .

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