Madrid Way, Mendozan Way
The Madrid Way and the Mendozan Way are two Way of Saint James routes starting in Madrid and Guadalajara, respectively, facilitating the pilgrimage to Santiago from the center of the peninsula. The Mendozan Way feeds into the Madrid Way, which in turn connects to the French Way. Their two main milestones are crossing the Sierra of Guadarrama mountain range and traversing the northern Castilian plateau. The departure from Madrid is particularly notable due to the area's high population density.
The Madrid Way is a route specifically designed for the pilgrimage to Santiago starting from the Spanish capital. Departing from Madrid, it crosses the provinces of Madrid, Segovia, Valladolid and Leon, ending in Sahagun, where it joins the French Way. It passes through the cities of Segovia and Valladolid (the latter via a variant route), and its main topographical challenge is crossing the Sierra of Guadarrama, which includes the highest point of any Way of Saint James route on the Iberian Peninsula.
The Mendozan Way is a short route starting in Guadalajara, that can be considered a variant of the Madrid Way, joining it at Manzanares el Real. It is named after Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza, a famous figure from the city of Guadalajara. It traverses the provinces of Guadalajara and Madrid, running from the Alcarria region to the Upper Manzanares Basin.
The Metro Chart of the Madrid Way and Mendozan Way is designed to be printed as an 81.5 x 30 cm poster. Those interested may contact Cool Hispania via email at info@coolhispania.com.
