8 Paths And Routes To Do Before You Die

There are places that we cannot stop visiting at least once in our lives … paths to do before we die and paths to travel before our legs fail. In this article we tell you which are those routes that should be yes or yes on your list of essentials.

Paths to do before dying

They are roads and trails that require a good physical shape. Some will take you through places full of mysticism and magic, others through places of exceptional beauty. What is certain is that none will leave you indifferent. Pay close attention to these paths that you should not stop traveling at least once in your life:

1. Camino de Santiago, Spain and France

In this list of paths we had to start with what is the most important pilgrimage for the Catholic faith, and which crosses France and Spain.

It is an unmissable spiritual and religious experience that will also allow you to get to know the landscape of the Pyrenees, the Basque region, the Leonese and Galician mountains and the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. But not only the French Way, in reality the Camino de Santiago is several routes that cross the Iberian Peninsula.

2. Inca Trail, Peru

Relive the history of the Incas in Peru, go through Puerta del Sol at the top of the mountain and enjoy the most beautiful views of the valley. This path takes you to the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.

The journey can be done in 2 or 4 days of trekking and includes forests, cultivation terraces, ancient stone steps … a lot of nature and history in one place. The best period to do this tour is between the months of June and August.

3. Overland Track, Australia

It is one of the most famous long-distance roads in Australia. It is located in Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park, on the island of Tasmania.

The Overland Track is completed by 8,000 people each year, is 74 kilometers long and crosses a nature reserve, a lake and the highest mountain on the island (more than 1,600 meters high).

4. Zion National Park, United States

It is located in Utah, United States and its main attraction is a canyon 24 kilometers long and 800 meters deep between mountains of red sandstone and a river.

Other points of interest in this National Park are the straits of the Virgin River, the Emerald pools, the Kolob arch, “the three patriarchs” and the Great White Wheel. And don’t forget to visit Angel’s Landing, with a movie ending: 800 meters of ascent on a rock wall where you can only support yourself with chains.

5. Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

It is in Norway and is 1200 km² in size. One of the most traditional routes to explore this spectacular park is to follow the national road 55 (or also known as the Sognerfjell tourist route).

It is a mountainous area of ​​enormous beauty, in fact, this park is considered “the house of the giants” because it houses the highest mountain in the country. In addition, on the way you can admire rivers, lakes, waterfalls, valleys and even glaciers.

6. West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada

It is one of the epic roads of British Columbia and you have to travel it yes or yes before you die. Near the Yoho National Park, this tour will leave you enchanted by its natural landscapes, its lakes, its tranquility and even a 381-meter-high waterfall. Vancouver’s West Coast road is really beautiful, you will want to stay and live there.

7. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

It is located in Chile (it is one of the most important in this South American country) and presents a great variety of natural landscapes : mountains, hills, lakes, glaciers …

It offers a more than interesting trekking circuit, between wild paths and the opportunity to spend 5 days getting to know this beautiful park in depth.

8. Les Calanques

This beautiful massif of Marseille, in France, is also one of the paths that you cannot miss out on in your life. You can take an 11-hour tour passing through the Calanque de Callelongue and Cassis, or also take a guided walk to learn about the history, flora and fauna of the place.

Other roads that are very interesting are the Kumano road in Japan, the St. Cuthbert road in England or Kumbh Mela in India, among others.