Pilgrim Paths

09/05/2024

2024 is flying by! We're already looking forward to our 2025 group treks. Will you join us next year?

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09/03/2024

Sometimes all you need is a little break to make it the last 4km.

Whether you're pausing under the Tuscan sun, savoring the views on the Camino Portugués, or finding peace on the Way of St. Francis, each step on a Pilgrim Paths Group Trek brings you closer to the heart.

Join our 2025 group treks and discover more than just the path ahead—discover yourself.

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09/02/2024

3 days in on the Via di Francesco already!

08/26/2024

We're looking forward to more pilgrimages in 2025, are you? Whether you're dreaming of the Camino Portugues, Via di Francesco, or the Via Francigena, we have a trek that will inspire and challenge you. Each journey is designed to connect you deeply with the landscape, culture, and spiritual traditions of these sacred paths.

Ready to embark on a life-changing adventure? Explore our 2025 group trek offerings at the link below and start planning your next pilgrimage with us!

https://pilgrimpaths.com/our-2025-group-treks-bring-you-the-best-of-europes-pilgrim-trails/

08/24/2024

Are you ready to start planning for 2025?

Our lineup of 2025 group treks across some of Europe's most iconic pilgrimage trails is now available! Whether you're drawn to the coastal beauty of Portugal, the spiritual paths of Italy, or the historic routes of France, there's a journey waiting for you. With experienced hosts, small groups, and unforgettable experiences, our treks offer a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and self-discovery.

Follow the link below to see our 2025 offerings!
https://pilgrimpaths.com/our-2025-group-treks-bring-you-the-best-of-europes-pilgrim-trails/

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Group Treks on some of the great pilgrim trails of Europe. Here’s our list. Watch for more details in the days ahead!

07/31/2024

Journey the Way of St. Francis in 2025!

We are thrilled to unveil our 2025 group treks along the Via di Francesco, one of the most captivating pilgrim trails in Italy. This year, we offer several unique journeys that follow the footsteps of St. Francis, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and profound spiritual experiences. Whether you're looking to start in Rieti, Florence, or Assisi, our expert hosts will guide you through this life-changing pilgrimage. Here's a look at our upcoming Way of St. Francis treks:

Rieti to Assisi: April 26-May 9, 2025 with host Mark Goodman

Florence to Assisi: April 28-May 14, 2025 with host Laura Harris

Assisi to Rome: May 18-June 2, 2025 with host Laura Harris

Florence to Assisi: September 7-23, 2025 with host Patrick Mowrer

Assisi to Rome: September 26-October 11, 2025 with host Patrick Mowrer

Stay tuned for more details and get ready to embark on a journey of reflection, connection, and discovery with Pilgrim Paths!

07/30/2024

We're thrilled to share our 2025 group treks in Portugal! Explore the stunning coastal and cultural landscapes of this beautiful country with us:

Camino Portugués: Porto to Santiago
April 7-20, 2025
Host: Laura Harris

Fisherman’s Trail: Vila Nova di Milfontes to Sagres
May 4-14, 2025
Host: Gillian Price

From the scenic coastal trails to the historic routes that have inspired pilgrims for centuries, our carefully curated treks offer a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and spiritual reflection. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the world of pilgrimage, these routes provide a wonderful opportunity to connect with the land and its stories.

07/26/2024

We're excited to announce our 2025 group treks in France! Experience the beauty and history of these iconic trails with us:

--Camino de Santiago, Via Podiensis: Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques
June 17-27, 2025
Host: Beebe Bahrami

Hiking the Via Podiensis is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and timeless traditions of France. Join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage adventure. Stay tuned for more details!

07/24/2024

Announcing Our 2025 Group Treks in Italy!

We’re thrilled to unveil our 2025 group treks in Italy! Join us as we explore some of the most iconic pilgrim trails and scenic paths:

--Way of St. Francis: Florence to Assisi
April 28-May 14, 2025
September 7-23, 2025
Host: Laura Harris / Patrick Mowrer

--Way of St. Francis: Rieti to Assisi
April 26-May 9, 2025
Host: Mark Goodman

--Way of St. Francis: Assisi to Rome
May 18-June 2, 2025
September 26-October 11, 2025
Host: Laura Harris / Patrick Mowrer

--Via Francigena: Siena to Viterbo
June 4-14, 2025
Host: Sandy Brown

--Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena
September 14-21, 2025
Host: Laura Harris

--Via Francigena: Siena to Rome Women’s Walk
September 27-October 11, 2025
Host: Laura Harris

--The Dolomites: Carezza, Sinai, Ortisei
October 5-12, 2025
Host: Gillian Price

--Cinque Terre: Levanto to Lerici and the Golfo dei Poeti
September 14-21, 2025
Host: Gillian Price

Come walk with us on these transformative journeys through Italy’s beautiful landscapes and historical paths. Stay tuned for more details!

07/22/2024

Coming your way! Pilgrim Paths 2025 Group Treks!
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07/19/2024

Last but not least, Sandy Brown, the Founder of Pilgrim Paths!

We're thrilled to introduce you to Sandy Brown, one of the world’s most prolific and trusted pilgrimage guidebook authors. A long-distance walker and ordained minister from Seattle, Sandy has walked over 18,000 kilometers on pilgrim trails in Europe and the United States. Despite facing a neurological disease that is slowly taking away his ability to verbally communicate, Sandy continues to write, explore, and lead walking groups with unwavering passion. Join Sandy on our Via Francigena trek from Siena to Viterbo, and experience the journey of a lifetime with a true pilgrimage expert.

07/17/2024

Introducing Patrick Mowrer to Pilgrim Paths!

We’re excited to welcome Patrick Mowrer, a passionate traveler and outdoor enthusiast. With a background steeped in adventure, from the Grand Canyon to the Camino Portuguese, Patrick’s soul finds freedom in walking. Now a retired member of the Order of Secular Franciscans, his love for the Camino di Francesco and the life of St. Francis fuels his journeys. Join Patrick on our upcoming treks from Florence to Assisi and Assisi to Rome, as he shares the rich stories and spiritual experiences of St. Francis.

07/15/2024

Introducing Tour Host Mark Goodman!

We are thrilled to introduce Mark Goodman, a retired Episcopal priest with a passion for history, astronomy, hiking, and cooking. Mark's journey through spirituality and pilgrimage has been enriched by his walks on the Via di Francesco and Via Francigena with his wife, Dawn. With a deep connection to St. Francis, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart full of adventure to our Pilgrim Paths family. Join Mark as he shares the mysteries and spiritual aspects of pilgrimage with you.

Stay tuned for a full announcement of Pilgrim Paths 2025 Group Tours!

07/12/2024

Introducing Pilgrim Paths Tour Host Laura Harris!

Laura Harris is a counselor and traveller who fell in love with group outdoor adventure in her twenties leading wilderness expeditions for The Voyageur Outward Bound School. Her passion for personal growth and understanding led to three decades of psychological/spiritual studies and retreats in the US, Europe and Asia. She became enthused about pilgrimage twelve years ago after a life changing month on the Camino de Santiago. She now dedicates a portion of every year to walking pilgrim routes which have included the Camino Frances and Portugues, the St. Kevin/Wicklow Way, the Via di Francesco, the Via Francigena, the Via Podiensis and the California Mission Trail. She is honored to share these transformative experiences with friends, family and now Pilgrim Paths participants. She describes herself as a modern contemplative with a private counseling practice, a beloved husband, two creative sons, and a home base in the mountains of Montana.

07/11/2024

Gillian Price and the great hikes of Europe!

We’re thrilled to welcome Gillian Price, the leading English-language expert on outdoor Italy, to our Pilgrim Paths family. Based in Venice for over 40 years, Gillian has explored Italy’s landscapes, from the Dolomites to coastal trails, with unparalleled passion and expertise. Her extensive knowledge and contagious enthusiasm make her the perfect guide for our Great Hikes of Europe series. Join us for unforgettable adventures with Gillian at the helm!

07/09/2024

Introducing Our 2025 Group Tour Hosts Series!

We're thrilled to kick off this series by unveiling our first host, the amazing Beebe Bahrami ! Beebe is a passionate writer, anthropologist, and seasoned traveler with a deep love for pilgrimage and cultural immersion.

Beebe is fascinated by what makes us human at our deepest levels, she trained in languages, biology, anthropology, archaeology, history, art history, folklore, myth, and ritual. A pivotal moment in her life was learning about the Camino de Santiago as a college student in Spain and taking her first initiatory treks and explorations across Spain, France, and Portugal. During her doctoral studies, she specialized in the anthropology of religion and conducted fieldwork in Iberia and Morocco. During that time she became immersed in the universal power of pilgrimage as a deeply transformative rite of passage. Before becoming a fulltime writer, book author, and independent scholar, Beebe was a university professor, an archaeology magazine editor, an ethnographic consultant, and a researcher for a medieval European tapestry art dealer. Her books include The Way of the Wild Goose, Café Oc, Café Neandertal, Moon Camino de Santiago, and The Spiritual Traveler Spain, all based on her research and life on and near the trails of the Camino. Her work also appears in BBC Travel, the Pennsylvania Gazette, Wine Enthusiast, The Best Women’s Travel Writing, Archaeology, The Bark, Bon Vivant, Michelin Green Guides and National Geographic books. She is also a Smithsonian Journeys Expert on some trips to France and Spain.

Beebe’s primary focus is pilgrimage and unearthing the many layers of a place and people, especially in France, Spain, and Portugal, but also in Morocco, England, Cornwall, and Germany. Her homebase when in Europe is southwestern France from where she is often on a pilgrimage trail, walking, exploring, talking with locals, and gathering stories, lore, folktales, and insights. Beebe speaks Spanish and French and some Farsi, and is working on Occitan, Gallego, Portuguese, and Euskara. She loves discovering hidden secrets in Romanesque and Gothic churches, unearthing folktales with deep mythic elements of a culture and geography, learning from locals, and attuning to and learning from the wild world as much as from the cultured. As a Pilgrim Paths host, she is profoundly excited to share all this and more.

We're incredibly excited to have her lead our group tours and share her wealth of knowledge and inspiring stories. Stay tuned to learn more about Beebe and our other fantastic hosts for 2025!

07/05/2024

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, why not plan your next adventure with Pilgrim Paths? We have some amazing group treks coming up:

Camino Portugués (October 10-22, 2024): Discover the beauty of Portugal and Spain.
San Miniato to Rome (September 23-October 11): Women’s walk with Laura Harris.

Make your pilgrimage dreams come true! For more details and to sign up, visit Pilgrim Paths.

07/03/2024

🌟 Come and Walk With Us! 🌟

We’re excited to invite you to join our upcoming group treks! Experience the magic of pilgrimage on our carefully curated routes. Here’s what’s coming up:

Camino Portugués (October 10-22, 2024): Discover the beauty of Portugal and Spain.
San Miniato to Rome (September 23-October 11): Women’s walk with Laura Harris.

Don’t miss out on these unforgettable journeys! For more details and to sign up, visit the Pilgrim Paths website.

06/22/2024

At Pilgrim Paths, we take the stress out of planning your pilgrimage. Our concierge service provides custom logistic management, ensuring every detail is handled for you. From booking accommodations and arranging transportation to securing permits and offering expert advice, we’ve got you covered. Focus on your journey and spiritual experience while we take care of the rest. Your Path, Your Way.

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06/20/2024

We're orchestrating lots more group tours with our friends Hike and Bike Italy that we can't wait to share with you all soon! Whether you’re dreaming of walking historic pilgrim routes or exploring beautiful landscapes, we have something special coming your way. Stay ahead of the game by signing up for our newsletter to get the latest updates and exclusive information on our upcoming adventures.

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06/17/2024

The Camino is calling.

Today marks the start of our group trek from Le Puy to Conques along the Via Podiensis leg of the Camino de Santiago. We're thrilled to embark on this 11-day adventure, exploring the stunning French countryside, charming villages, and historic sites. Safe travels to all our pilgrims!

06/14/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We still have spaces available for our Fall Camino Portugués group tour! It's not too late to join us on this incredible journey from October 14-27, 2024. Experience the beauty, history, and spirituality of this iconic route with the support of our host Laura Harris, and fellow pilgrims. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

Secure your spot today! For more details, visit our [Camino Portugués Group Tour page](https://pilgrimpaths.com/product/porto-to-santiago-with-laura-harris-2/).

06/12/2024

We're working on some exciting new trips for 2025 and can't wait to share them with you!

06/10/2024

Le Puy to Conques is just around the corner, and we can't wait to explore the charming French villages and on our upcoming group trek on the Via Podiensis! A breathtaking walk through French villages and countryside, on a lesser-known leg of the famed Camino de Santiago.

Stay tuned for more!

06/05/2024

🌟 Packing for a group trek? We've got you covered! 🌟

Not sure what to bring? Don't worry, we'll send you a detailed packing list. Essentials include a daypack, proper hiking clothes, rain gear, and crucially, a proven sock/boot combo to prevent blisters. Also, bring a suitcase or duffel for your street clothes, adhering to our 40-pound (18kg) limit for easy handling. Ready for an unforgettable trek? Let's go!

06/04/2024

🌟 We're so excited for our upcoming group trek from Le Puy to Conques! 🌟

Beginning June 16, we'll be walking through the picturesque Via Podiensis, experiencing the charm of French villages and the beauty of the countryside. Guided by the wonderful Sandy Brown and Giovanni Ramaccioni, this adventure promises stunning views, rich history, and delicious food. We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you all!

Check out our other upcoming group tours and our website!
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06/03/2024

Another Group Tour is complete!
Thank you Hike and Bike Italy for walking with us from Lucca to Siena on the Via Francigena!

05/29/2024

Embark on a transformative journey from Assisi to Rome on the Way of St. Francis. From September 29 to October 14, 2024, join our guided trek led by Via di Francesco guide book author Sandy Brown. This 16-day pilgrimage covers serene countryside, historic monasteries, and significant spiritual sites, culminating in the Eternal City. Enjoy daily reflections on Saint Francis's life, comfortable accommodations, and the support of our dedicated team.

For more details and to reserve your spot, visit our [Assisi to Rome Group Walk page](https://pilgrimpaths.com/product/assisi-to-rome-group-walk/).

05/28/2024

Join us for an unforgettable journey on the Via di Francesco from Florence to Assisi. This 17-day trek offers a blend of spiritual discovery, stunning landscapes, and cultural immersion. Led by experienced Via di Francesco guidebook author Sandy Brown, you'll walk through picturesque Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, visit historic monasteries, and reflect on the life and legacy of Saint Francis. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims.

For more details and to book your spot, visit our [Florence to Assisi Group Walk page](https://pilgrimpaths.com/product/florence-to-assisi-group-walk/).

05/27/2024

Beautiful scenes from our friend and guide Mauro Cappelletti guida out on a bike tour in Tuscany!