Pilgrim Paths is a family owned travel company that crafts guided and custom self-guided adventures on Europe’s most spectacular hiking and pilgrimage trails.
Our travel concierge service helps you avoid the hassle and anxiety of arranging your accommodations and ground travel so you can relax and enjoy your journey. We begin by asking you your specific interests - like how far you prefer to walk in a day, whether you want to carry your own bags, what kind of lodging do you prefer - and we present you a customized, draft itinerary. You review it, comment, and we continue to refine it until it's just right.
When our founder, prolific guidebook author Sandy Brown, first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2008, he immediately realized there was something life-changing about this way of travel. In 2016 he formed Pilgrim Paths to share this discovery with others.
Read our reviews and you'll understand why people come back to us year after year for help planning their upcoming adventure.
We take what we've learned from writing trekking guidebooks so we can choose the best hotels, B&Bs and hostels for overnights that are safe and comfortable.
We organise to your specifications, planning your options like luggage transfer, prepaid meals, ground travel arrangements, and much more.
We're a family, and every one of our customers becomes part of our extended family. Nothing gives us more pleasure than knowing you are having a fabulous experience.
Our staff members in Europe and the US are available to consult day or night. In case something unexpected happens, we're just a call or text message away.
We don't just talk the talk - we've walked the walk! Every itinerary we put together is thoughtfully crafted from our 10,000+ miles of personal experience on Europe's great trails.
Pilgrim paths is a family-owned, boutique travel business providing guided tours and customized itineraries for popular European Pilgrimages and treks. we handle the logistics and communications so that our clients can focus on their trip rather than the arrangements.
When our founder, Sandy Brown, first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2008, he knew there was something different about this way of travel. He came back to the US with his nostrils full of the scents of Spain and he vowed he'd be back. And he did - every year since. After exploring the Via di Francesco in Italy he realized it needed a good, English-language guidebook.
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The trip was very well orchestrated by Rocky. When we ran into a problem or wanted to make a change she was always available to handle our requests and make it happen. I became ill the day before I flew home. Her help in making additional accommodations was outstanding, due to the short notice as well as it being critical for my care.
Above expectations in every way, particularly accommodations & meals. I also greatly appreciated being able to ask Sandy questions via messanger (with a speedy response) and our two zoom sessions where we were able to meet a few members of our group before Assisi. Every day there were MANY logistics to work out which I was very aware of, and they were handled ALWAYS with a positive attitude and a smile. We were WELL taken care of to insure a fun, safe, successful, and life long memory in the footsteps of St Francis. Thank you to TEAM Sandy!
Pilgrim Paths applied their knowledge and expertise to make sure my Camino would be the unforgettable experience I hoped it would be! I was very pleased with all the accommodations they scheduled for me, along the Camino, and I knew that they were backing me up if I ever encountered a problem.
A beautifully curated trek, enhanced by our guide, Mauro, a true renaissance man with his knowledge of St. Francis, Italian food, wine, plants, culture and the region’s history and quirks. The accommodations and meals were reflective of the regions, and to have included wine with several was a thoughtful bonus. Picnic lunches were a treat – both those provided by our guides and the ones we packed. Van support very accommodating, so too, having advance knowledge of room assignments and luggage waiting for our arrival. Technology – via the advance private Facebook group and WhatsApp, in addition to those who wanted to use the GPS routing, too, were effective ways to stay connected. – Katharine W., Edmonton, Alberta
I am beyond grateful to have been on this trip from Assisi to Rome. The leadership was masterful, the attention to the individual and group needs was unparalleled, and the spirit of heart was life-expanding. St Francis is a teacher for all humanity, for all ages; the essence of his teachings live today and whisper their wisdom and gentility along this path. The breathtaking beauty of the Italian countryside, the warmth of the locals, and of course the food serve as joyful nourishment. The labor of love that Sandy Brown has shared with us is a priceless gift that I, for one, will treasure until I leave this beautiful world.
This is our second experience with Pilgrim Paths. Rocky did a superb job of scheduling and managing every detail. This was our 6th pilgrimage and Pilgrim Paths is the best in the industry. There is 24/7 immediate availability to respond to any issues.
As a secular franciscan, I found this program to be wonderful in walking along the footsteps of francis. Able to see many things i’ve not in the past which enhanced my Camino even more so. Our guides were love with Italy and her culture which was contagious to myself as a pilgrim. All the accommodations were at a good level, some better than others. Food was unique and gave a new taste to italy. High class all the way. – Patrick M, Arizona
The experience was seamless from start to finish. Pilgrim Paths and Guides went over and above to deliver personalized service such as ensuring desired locations and events were added, full van support, local connections, and knowledge of the Via di Francesco. The accommodations and were dinners were wonderful. It was so nice to go out to local restaurants. All the pilgrims were fully catered to regardless of the level of fitness or speed. It was outstanding.
C. and I have taken several long distance hikes over the last 10 years. Our experience on the via Francesco hike with the help of Pilgrim Paths has been wonderful. The benefit of having our reservations already in place combined with the kindness and consideration of the hosts made this trip special.
Group treks offer a full-service travel experience. most have a professional guide, a van and driver, and a tour host who takes care of each need as it arises. don't worry about walking alone since group treks come complete with, well, a group of new friends! our concierge Service treks are most flexible. You choose among the options - baggage service, lodging levels, distance per day - and we arrange your trek to your specifications.