April Newsletter 2023

Just Follow the Yellow Arrows
Pilgrims on the Camino Frances have the priest Elias Varina Sampedro to thank for the yellow arrows which guide them along the way. He was responsible for researching the medieval route and then painting the yellow arrows. His tomb may be found in the church at O’Cebreiro.
In France pilgrims follow the horizontal red and white stripes, (balises) markers for the GR walking routes. In the case of the Chemin Le Puy pilgrims are on the
G65. These markers also indicate the direction to take at intersections. Unlike the Camino routes in Spain those in France are marked in both directions. Another useful feature in France is a red and white cross which indicates directions not to take.
The GR 65 avoids shops and bars and will often send pilgrims on more scenic loops. Observant walkers will notice the GR stripes often accompanying the yellow arrows as they make their way from St Jean Pied de Port to Zubiri.