French Camino
From Sarria to Santiago

The pilgrims who start the French Camino from the beginning usually arrive in Sarria after twenty-seven days. It is here in Sarria that many pilgrims actually begin their pilgrimage for the simple reason that Sarria is close to the mythical last hundred kilometres, the minimum distance that must be covered on foot to obtain the Compostela. This stage disappoints neither the first-timer nor the seasoned pilgrim. It offers countless villages in the Concellos of Sarria, Paradela and Portomarín to visit, excellent examples of Romanesque architecture, tarmac tracks, rural paths, medieval bridges, and rustic footbridges.

Today’s route is divided by the Ligonde mountain range, which divides the Miño and Ulloa river basins and the towns of Portomarín and Monterroso. Although the beginning of the route is promising, with a gentle climb up Mount San Antonio, the rest of the route runs along modest provincial and even national roads. However, there are good examples of Romanesque churches to enliven the journey. It is also possible to make a detour to Vilar de Donas to visit the church of San Salvador, old pilgrims’ hospitals and the precious Lameiros Cross.

The French Camino abandons Palas through the Campo dos Romeiros, a traditional meeting place for pilgrims and enters the medieval village of Leboreiro. It then crosses the village of Furelos and its river over a medieval bridge to enter the built-up area of Melide.

After Melide, the Camino passes through Boente and Castañeda before reaching Arzúa, a cheese-making town. On this leg, the Camino is easy and in very good condition, combining earth and stone paths with minor roads between villages, with gentle ascents and descents that alternate with flat stretches.

There are still almost 40 kilometres between Arzúa and Santiago Cathedral. The wisest and most logical thing to do is spread this leg over two days, spending the night in either Santa Irene or O Pedrouzo. Arzúa town gives way to O Pino, a comfortable route, with gentler slopes and paths that are always close to the N-547.

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• Accommodation in a single or double room with breakfast included.
• Transport of backpacks for each of the stages along the route (max. 15 Kg per backpack).
• Accommodation along the way: Hotels, rural houses, hostels or pensions.
• Guided tour of Santiago (historic centre): 2h in Spanish.
• Information folder.
• Travel insurance with 24-hour telephone assistance service.
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• Support car.
• Transfers IN/OUT

Price per person (double): €519

Price per person (single): €695

Supplements: July +€25

August, September, Easter, Long-weekends, Bank Holidays: +€50

• Discount for third person in extra bed sharing room with 2 adults 10%.
• Half board supplement (no discount for 3rd person) per person/night €18.00
• Picnic lunch supplement: sandwich, drink and dessert person/day €9.40
• Santiago-Sarria airport transfer supplement: (max. 4)* €162.50
• Santiago city to Santiago airport transfer supplement: (1 to 3 people) €41.25
• Santiago city to Santiago airport transfer supplement: (4 to 7 people) €63.75
• Private transfers and/or support car during the route: please ask.
• Cancellation insurance: please ask.
• Extra excursions available out of Santiago de Compostela.
• * FLIGHT DELAYS OR WAITING FOR LUGGAGE CLAIM: €25.00/HOUR
• ** The prices published on this page come from one provider and are only meant to give you a rough idea of the potential cost.