Starter Kit
Guide to Planning Your Camino Pilgrimage Journey:
A comprehensive tool for first-time pilgrims to begin planning your Camino with confidence
Feeling Called to the Camino, But Not Sure Where to Start?
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve seen the film. Maybe you’ve felt that pull yourself — that quiet, persistent whisper that says: go.
But now you’re facing a mountain of questions:
Which Camino route is right for me? When should I go? What should I pack? How do I train? Can I afford it?
The endless forums, contradicting advice, and overwhelming information can make planning your Camino feel like a pilgrimage in itself.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Introducing the “Your Way, Your Camino” Starter Kit
After walking over 7,000km across 15 Camino routes since 2016, I’ve created this free resource to help you cut through the confusion and begin planning your Camino with clarity and confidence.
This isn’t just another generic checklist. It’s a thoughtfully crafted guide that honors an essential truth: There is no single “right way” to walk the Camino.
Your journey should reflect YOUR needs, YOUR timeframe, YOUR budget, and YOUR personal goals.
What’s Inside Your Free Starter Kit?
The comprehensive digital kit includes:
📋 PRACTICAL PLANNING TOOLS
- Route Finder Tool: Find the perfect Camino for your available time
- Budget Planning Guide: Realistic cost breakdowns from €25/day to €70+/day
- Gear Selection Framework: Key considerations for choosing the right equipment
- Training Fundamentals: Essential preparation for your body
🧠 MINDSET & PREPARATION
- Reflection Exercises: Clarify your personal “why” to guide your planning
- Preparation Timeline: Stay on track with your planning
- Packing Guidelines: Focus on what matters, leave behind what doesn’t
🔗 EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES
- Video Tutorials: Access to my library of how-to guides
- Route Comparisons: At-a-glance overviews of major Camino paths
- Downloadable Gear Checklist: For you to plan what you need and calculate weights
Begin Your Camino Journey Today
About Jo Cavalot
After walking over 7,000km across 15 Camino routes since 2016, I moved to Spain and now live in Villanueva la Blanca — a tiny village in the north of Spain, right on the Camino itself.
My mission is to help pilgrims create meaningful Camino experiences that honour their individual needs, goals, and circumstances.
The Camino changed my life. Let me help you prepare for the journey that might change yours.
¡Buen Camino!
Here's how I can support you...
🎁 Free Starter Kit
Practical planning tools to get you started on your Camino journey
💻 Free Workshop
A free 1-hour workshop to explore why you're being called to the Camino
🎒 Gear Tips
Everything you need to know about gear for your Camino
📸 My Caminos
See photos and videos from Jo's many Camino journeys
📰 Previous Newsletters
Browse previous newsletters for Camino tips and inspiration
📧 Plans
Choose a 30 or 90-day email plan to guide you step by step
📓 90-Day Workbook
Work through the 90-day plan at your own pace with the workbook
📖 Book 1: The Ultimate Camino Planning Guide
All the practical stuff to consider to plan your Camino
💬 Camino Conflab
Book a one-off conversation to get specific guidance
🎓 Workshops
Practical workshops to work through your Camino planning with support from Jo
📖 Book 1.5: The Inner Journey
Explore what a decade of Caminos gave me and what the Camino might give you
🤝 Block of 1-2-1 Sessions
A block of 1-2-1 support sessions to work through everything you need to plan your Camino