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Umberto di Venosa

Local hiking guide & Camino specialist

Umberto is the founder of Follow the Camino, the longest-established Camino de Santiago tour operator, with over 20 years of experience in the business. He created the company to share his love for the Camino and help peregrinos reach their personal goals with passion and enthusiasm. He focuses strongly on our responsibility as pilgrims and keeping the trail as-is for future generations.

Location Review

Saddle Up, Pilgrim: A Complete Guide to Cycling the Camino de Santiago

I’ve been guiding the Camino since 2006. The hikers get all the attention, but the cyclists get the whole picture. Let me show you why.

Umberto di Venosa

Local hiking guide & Camino specialist

Trip Review

Camino de Santiago Guide: Routes, Prep & What It’s Like

I’ve guided the Camino for years, and what the guidebooks skip is how the days feel and why coffee stops matter.

Umberto di Venosa

Local hiking guide & Camino specialist

Umberto di Venosa

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