[영상앨범산] 죽기 전에 꼭 가야 하는 '스페인 산티아고 순례길'(★방구석 명산시리즈★) | “스페인 산티아고 순례길 (1부) 나를 만나는 길”(KBS 150913 방송)

Beginning the Camino

The program follows a group of travelers as they begin the Camino de Santiago, reflecting on the physical demands and personal solitude of the pilgrimage.

Their journey starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. At the local pilgrim office, they receive credentials to be stamped along the way and attach scallop shells—the route’s familiar symbol—to their packs.

Crossing the Pyrenees

The first stage takes the group over the Pyrenees and into Spain. This stretch is described as one of the Camino’s most demanding yet beautiful, with open grasslands, grazing livestock, and views from high mountain passes. Shell symbols and arrows mark the route.

The French route continues for roughly 800 km toward Santiago de Compostela. On the first day, the travelers walk about 20 km and begin to consider the challenge of completing the full journey. One pilgrim notices that her pack is heavier than those of other walkers, underscoring the burden of carrying too much.

Rest and Reflection

Pilgrim-only hostels, known as albergues, offer relatively inexpensive places to rest along the route, sometimes after a full day’s walk.

The Camino is portrayed as both communal and solitary. Pilgrims meet one another, but each person must also face their own fatigue, doubts, and thoughts. Away from everyday distractions, the travelers have time to reflect and simplify their lives.

Arriving in Pamplona

After crossing the Pyrenees, the group reaches Pamplona, a historic Spanish city that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Navarre. The city is also known for the annual San Fermín festival and its famous bull run.

Notable Details

• Locations: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the Pyrenees, Pamplona, and Santiago de Compostela
• Objects and accommodations: Pilgrim credentials, scallop-shell markers, and albergues
• People: Mountain photographer Lee Sang-eun and the traveling group