French Way on foot (shorts stages) from Sarria to Santiago: 7 stages

Information about the trip: French Way on foot (shorts stages) from Sarria to Santiago: 7 stages

Travel itinerary (Summary)

• DAY 1: Arrival to Sarria
• DAY 2: Stage 1, Sarria, Ferreiros  12,9 km 3/5
• DAY 3: Stage 2, Ferreiros, Gonzar  17,2 km 2/5
• DAY 4: Stage 3, Gonzar, Palas De Rei  16,9 km 2/5
• DAY 5: Stage 4, Palas De Rei, Melide  14,4 km 3/5
• DAY 6: Stage 5, Melide, Arzúa  14,1 km 3/5
• DAY 7: Stage 6, Arzúa, Rúa  17,7 km 2/5
• DAY 8: Stage 7, Rúa, Santiago De Compostela  21 km 2/5
• DAY 9: Return

Travel itinerary (Detailed)

• ProgramDAY
  1
  Arrival to Sarria

  
  100 km/ 62 mi separate the start of this itinerary from Santiago de Compostela, the final destination.
  Sarria is the main town between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela. The Romanesque Church of Our Saviour, with its Gothic façade, and the convent of Magdalena are well worth a visit, as are the Rua Maior main street and the ancient medieval castle tower.
  Accommodation in Sarria.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  2
  Stage 1, from Sarria to Ferreiros

  
  Distance : 12,9 km Difficulty : 3/5
  
  Breakfast and start of the stage. Expect a peaceful walk in shady oak woods through pretty villages on quiet country roads.
  The village of Barbadelo (580m) has a beautiful Romanesque church that is worth a visit. The village of Ferreiros is also on route.
  At the end of the stage, you will be transferred to Sarria for an overnight stay in the same accommodation as the night before in Sarria.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  3
  Stage 2, from Ferreiros to Gonzar

  
  Distance : 17,2 km Difficulty : 2/5
  
  After breakfast, transfer to Ferreiros to begin the day’s stage.
  The stage does not involve any difficulty; the terrain is smooth and undulating. The end of the stage shows us Portomarín at the foot of the Belesar Reservoir, formed by the Miño River.
  When you arrive in Portomarín, you can chill out at one of the numerous outdoor cafés in the main square.
  At the end of this stage, you will be transferred for your overnight stay in Portomarín. Possibility to overnight in Gonzar as well, depending on availability.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  4
  Stage 3, from Gonzar to Palas De Rei

  
  Distance : 16,9 km Difficulty : 2/5
  
  After breakfast, transfer to Gonzar to begin the day’s stage.
  The day starts by crossing over the Belesar dam footbridge, followed by a gradual climb ending in the village of Ligonde.
  This stage runs mainly along andaderos (paths), next to the road, or in some cases along paved trails.
  There are many signs indicating that we are on a pilgrim route, including the famous "cruceiros" (crucifixes). Check out the Cruceiro of Lameiros and the Monastery of Our Saviour of Vilar de Donas (2 km detour off the Camino).
  Accommodation in Palas de Rei.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  5
  Stage 4, from Palas De Rei to Melide

  
  Distance : 14,4 km Difficulty : 3/5
  
  Breakfast and start of the stage. On this stage, you will move into the province of La Coruña. Where you will find expanses of eucalyptus and pine trees and numerous medieval bridges, such as those in Leboreiro and Furelos.
  The final stop of today is Melide, which is famous for its octopus, is an obligatory stop for pilgrims and lovers of good food.
  Accommodation in Melide.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  6
  Stage 5, from Melide to Arzúa

  
  Distance : 14,1 km Difficulty : 3/5
  
  Breakfast and start of the stage. Today the route is similar yesterday itinerary. You will find expanses of eucalyptus and pine trees and numerous medieval bridges, such as the most idyllic locations on the Camino in Ribadiso do Baixo near Arzua. Remember that Arzúa it is a very long village.
  Accommodation in Arzúa.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  7
  Stage 6, from Arzúa to Rúa

  
  Distance : 17,7 km Difficulty : 2/5
  
  Breakfast and start of the stage. Today’s route is a nice and easy walk over gentle slopes and through woodland, alternating with stretches near the road, which we will have to cross on occasions, before ending in Rua (500 m before the village of Pedrouzo).
  Don't miss the beautiful sculpture of Saint James the Pilgrim in the Church of the same name in Boente.
  Accommodation in Rúa.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  8
  Stage 7, from Rúa to Santiago De Compostela

  
  Distance : 21 km Difficulty : 2/5
  
  Breakfast and start of the stage. The last stage on your Camino de Santiago. The proximity of your goal will bring mixed feelings. On one hand, you will be eager to reach the desired end of the journey, yet on the downside, the feeling that comes to every pilgrim is that the journey is over.
  A stage of anxiety and joy, where distance does not matter, because you are “already there”.
  The route today is flat, except for the climb to San Marcos, from Lavacolla, passing Monte do Gozo and down to Santiago de Compostela.
  The entire city of Santiago de Compostela is magical, but especially its Cathedral, which deserves a special visit.
  Accommodation in Santiago.
  
  

• ProgramDAY
  9
  Return

  
  After breakfast, run to exchange your credential if you haven’t already done it. Alternatively, we suggest you visit the cathedral and not miss surroundings or attend Mass pilgrim.

Included

• 8 nights in handpicked hotels and inns, all with en-suite accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel: 1 bag max. 20kg/ 44 lbs per person.
• Transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
• Travel insurance.
• Pilgrim's passport.
• Maps and tracks of the stages.
• Telephone assistance (English-speaking)

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Not included

• Lunches.
• Flights or trains.
• Single room supplement: € 350
• Dinners supplement:€ 240
• Superior category accommodations supplement: € 350
• Single room superior category supplement: € 380
• Dinners superior category supplement: € 320
• Tourist taxes.

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Accommodations

• All accommodations have rooms with en-suite facilities.



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Conditions

Price per person based on double room

Daily departures form April to October


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