Finding the statues that mark the “half way” point near Sahagun

Camino24 · Apr 14, 2024

I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?

ELHS220 · Apr 14, 2024

Just beyond the hermitage after you cross the little bridge. Within sight of Sahagún.

Chenahusky · Apr 14, 2024

Hi,

The columns are about 2.5 Kms before Sahagun. They are close to the Ermita de la Virgen del Puente. If you go onto Google Earth they are visible close by and the ermita is labelled.

Pafayac · Apr 14, 2024

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It is marked on this page as "monument - memorial": 2,9 km from the center of Sahagún.

rappahannock_rev · Apr 14, 2024

Ah! But in in Sahagun proper, between the Arco de San Benito and the Rio Cea bridge, there is another monument appearing to compete for the half-way honors! I attach a photo of handsome me posing beside it last October..

trecile · Apr 14, 2024

According to the metada of the photos that I took, they are here:

42°22'13.5"N 5°00'01.7"W

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Pafayac · Apr 14, 2024

rappahannock_rev said:
Ah! But in in Sahagun proper, between the Arco de San Benito and the Rio Cea bridge, there is another monument appearing to compete for the half-way honors! I attach a photo of handsome me posing beside it last October..

Oh yes it is marked as "centro del camino" here:

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Several centros ? This Camino is really magical !
Anyway, if you want a half C

ompostela, you have to go to the church of the Virgen Peregrina, where you can see the model of this stamp:

Vacajoe · Apr 14, 2024

And here I was hoping that the halfway point of the biggest Camino of all was being 50 years old!!!!

Antnix1 · Apr 14, 2024

When i was walking the Frances a US pilgrim proudly showed me a half-way cert she bought.

Rick of Rick and Peg · Apr 15, 2024

Walk one wide circle around both the statues. Next time walk between them. Then you will be sure have have been at the same point both times.

David Tallan · Apr 15, 2024

Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you. It may be more than halfway, if you started further than Roncesvalles (e.g. SJPP) or less than halfway if you started closer (e.g. Pamplona). Of course, if you were smart enough to start in Roncesvalles....

Rick of Rick and Peg · Apr 15, 2024

David Tallan said:
Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you.

This thread has more "halfway" information including two alternate halfway points using a start point of SJPdP.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...illage-or-town-on-camino-frances-route.80673/

Camino24 · Apr 15, 2024

Thanks all. I appreciate the information.

SandyBELL · Apr 15, 2024

Camino24 said:
I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?

It’s at the Ermita de La Virgen Chapel just before you come into Sahagun.

basquelady · Apr 15, 2024

David Tallan said:
Just to note that all of these various "halfway" points are marking halfway between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela. If you didn't start in Roncesvalles, it won't be halfway for you. It may be more than halfway, if you started further than Roncesvalles (e.g. SJPP) or less than halfway if you started closer (e.g. Pamplona). Of course, if you were smart enough to start in Roncesvalles....

Because the Spanish don't see the point of going into France, just to walk back again into Spain, as our Basque friends counselled us years ago

bbanks1217 · Apr 15, 2024

This monument is my recollection of the halfway point (from 2017). It was just before Sahagun, we turned off the path to the right and found this.

happymarkos · Apr 16, 2024

Camino24 said:
I’ve had to adjust my Camino (life happens) and will be starting in Sahagun. I’d like to start with a picure of myself between the two columns besides the trail. In the hope that if I ever come back and start in SJPD I can finish at the same spot. I know that it’s just before Sahagun but how far? I’m having trouble finding it on the apps. Is it reasonable to think I can walk to and from Sahagun in an hour or so the afternoon I arrive? Can I take a taxi? Where do I tell them to take me?

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