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The Ignatian Way is a 660-kilometer route that connects Loyola with Manresa, crossing the Basque Country, La Rioja, Navarre, Aragon, and Catalonia. It offers a wide variety of landscapes, monuments, and natural spaces, and recreates the journey that the knight Ignatius of Loyola made in 1522. It is an

The final stage of the Ignatian Way will take you to your final destination: the Cave of St. Ignatius in Manresa. As you leave Montserrat behind, its unmistakable silhouette will accompany you for many kilometers, gradually fading into the horizon.



About halfway along the route, you'll pass through Castellgal

Stage 26 awaits you with steep climbs that will take you directly to the Montserrat Monastery. It's a tough day, not only because of the distance but also the accumulated elevation gain, so it's best to approach it calmly and plan your breaks well.



The effort, however, is well worth it. As you ascend

Stage 25 is very long and largely combines asphalt and paved tracks, so very comfortable shoes are essential. Due to the scarcity of accommodation options along the way, you'll have to reach Igualada today, so it's best to pace yourself well throughout the day.



Keep in mind that you'll need plenty of

This shorter and easier stage is ideal for recharging before the next day's journey and for leisurely enjoying Cervera, the capital of the Segarra region. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, especially from the medieval period, including its castle, part of the walled enclosure, and the Romanesque

Stage 23 crosses the Urgell region along farm tracks that connect various towns, all offering services and small monuments worth discovering. After passing El Palau d’Anglesola, the Way continues through fields to Castellnou de Seana, where you can visit the Church of Sant Joan Baptista for a short break

To leave Lleida, the Camino follows the course of the Segre River and crosses the Mitjana Municipal Park, a very pleasant riverside area with wooden walkways, riparian woodland, birdwatching hides, and an interpretation center. It's a perfect natural transition away from the city.



The route continues

To conclude your three-week Camino, today you'll enter Catalonia, shortly after leaving Fraga and its agricultural landscape behind. The Camino de Santiago in Catalonia is very well marked, so you won't have any trouble following the signs, even walking in the opposite direction to the usual route.



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This is the final stage through the dry, rugged landscapes of the Monegros. The terrain opens up again, offering no shade, so it's advisable to set off early and carry plenty of water. At the end of the day, the landscape transforms completely: the Cinca River appears as a verdant corridor, accompanying

Stage 19 may seem short to a hiker who has been on the trail for many days, but the open terrain adds a challenge: there is very little shade, so on sunny days the effort feels greater. It's advisable to set off early and carry plenty of water.



Halfway along the route, you'll reach Peñalba, where you