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156 Km
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Difficulty
Easy
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Private room with bathroom
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Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino Francés from O Cebreiro to Santiago
The Camino Francés from O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela
The Camino Francés from O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela is the most traditional section of the Camino that runs entirely within Galicia. We will begin our journey between O Courel and Os Ancares mountain ranges, two natural almost virgin spaces, that concentrate all the charm of the Galician mountains and forests.
The town of O Cebreiro, the first to be found by pilgrims along the Camino Francés in Galicia, after ascending the famous and very tough “Cuesta de la Faba”, is a town with a great Jacobean tradition. From her, arose the priest Elías Valiña, a transcendental figure in the history of the Camino de Santiago, since he not only contributed to the resurgence of the Camino, but was also the promoter of its signage with the famous yellow arrows. In addition, O Cebreiro is a town of great ethnographic interest thanks to the traditional constructions of that area that are still preserved, the “pallozas”.
The first of the stages, being in a mountain area, is the most complicated of the entire route, so we recommend taking it bravely but calmly, since we still have a few days ahead. From the second stage, the routes are much more affordable. On the fourth day we will find that the influx of pilgrims is suddenly higher. This is because we have entered the Sarria – Santiago section, the last hundred kilometers of the Camino de Santiago, the essential ones to get the “Compostela” and the busiest of all the variants of the Camino.
This section of the Camino Francés from O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela runs through the provinces of Lugo and Coruña, in the interior of Galicia, a 153-kilometer route surrounded by nature through forests, towns and villages in which we can enjoy not only a wonderful landscape, but the magnificent Galician gastronomy.
¡Buen Camino!
O Cebreiro
Arrival on your own (see transfer service). We are located between the O Courel and Os Ancares mountain ranges. It is the first Galician town on the Way of St. James. Much less crowded than Sarria, apart from the so-called “Milagro do Cebreiro”, the special typical architectures of Galician culture “as Pallozas” and its impressive landscape stand out.
O Cebreiro-Triacastela
Difficulty level: medium.
Characteristic of its ups and downs. We start towards the top of San Roque, where there is the statue of the pilgrim, which will give us encouragement for the difficult climb to O Alto do Poio, where we will be at 1337 meters. Although it is not a long stage with many kilometers, due to this ascent it is one of the most complicated. Then we descend towards Triacastela.
Accommodation in Triacastela.
Triacastela - Sarria
Difficulty level: easy.
We start this short stage towards San Xil. In a quiet area we take a pleasant walk through the beautiful landscapes. We cross the San Xil Valley, one of the most beautiful in Galicia, to get to our next destination: Sarria.
Accommodation in Sarria.
Sarria - Portomarin
Difficulty: easy.
Sarria is the starting point for many as it is very close to the mythical and last 100 km, which is the minimum distance that must be covered to get the Compostela. This first stage is flat, without many slopes and with a comfortable route. We enter deepest Galicia and let ourselves be caught by the beauty of chestnuts, oaks, rivers, meadows … as well as charming cities like Barbadelos or Ferreiros. The old town of Portomarin lies under the water of the Belesar reservoir. The Miño river indicates that we are coming.
Accommodation in Portomarin.
Portomarin - Palas de Rei
Difficulty level: easy.
We start the route towards Serra de Ligonde with a low level of difficulty, where we climb up to 725 meters. On this day, the green landscapes are mixed with some paved areas and we start to see the famous “Cruzeiros”. The villages of Castromaior, Ventas de Narón and Ligonde deserve special mention.
Accommodation in Palas de Rei.
Palas de Rei - Melide
Difficulty level: easy.
We leave Campo dos Romeiros, an important point for the pilgrimage, towards Leboreiro, a pleasant walk in the middle of lush forests to cross a medieval bridge to reach Melide.
Accommodation in Melide.
Melide - Arzua
Difficulty level: easy.
We leave the province of Lugo and arrive in the province of A Coruña. The few kilometers that await us allow us to enjoy some of the enchanting cities like Boente and Castañeda until we reach Arzua, famous for its cheese.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Arzua - O Pedrouzo
Difficulty: easy.
Short and quiet stage to process everything that was experienced during the trip before arriving in Santiago the next day.
Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.
O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Difficulty level: easy.
Excitement and strange mixed sensations. It is the last stage. We recommend that you start hiking early to take part in the pilgrimage, which is celebrated at 12:00 p.m. First we reach Lavacolla and continue climbing Monte do Gozo, where we can catch a glimpse of the long-awaited cathedral from a distance. Finally the Plaza del Obradoiro and the well deserved personal satisfaction of having reached this point.
Santiago de Compostela
Buen Camino and see you next time!
Room with private bathroom
Breakfast included
Luggage transport for each stage on the way (max. 20 kg – 1 piece of luggage per person)
Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
24-hour emergency line
Detailed information with stage maps
Pilgerpass
Pilgrim scallop
Travel Insurance
Half board supplement: 25 € / person / night
Private transfer to O Cebreiro: on request
Private transfer to the airport: on request
One day tour Santiago – Fisterra: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas & Wine Tasting: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas, Wine Tasting & Boat Trip: on request
One day Tour Santiago – Catedrales Beach (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday): on request
One day Tour Santiago – Ribeira Sacra (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday): on request
Extra piece of luggage: €8 per stage and piece of luggage (maximum 20 kg)
Extra nights: on request
Travel cancellation insurance
Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino Francés from O Cebreiro to Santiago
Starting at 715 €
Price per person in a double room
Price per person, based on double occupancy.