Explore Camino Frances the most famous route to Santiago de Compostela
Feel the buzz of the last section, where all the pilgrims met on the last journey to their accomplishment.
Indulge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels in along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon

The French Way is the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago and the best known internationally.

8th & final section of the Camino Frances. Starting from Sarria, and finishing in Santiago de Compostela. The Camino crosses the hilly lands of Galicia. One of the most beautiful parts of the Camino, and of course the most rewarding!!!

At each stage, you are guaranteed a great level of comfort and gastronomy. The trail marking is extremely well done with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. The walk requires a good physical condition. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk including numerous great cultural highlights.

Day 1 - Sarria
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of the lively town of Sarria. The rooms are en-suite.

Town: Internet, ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 3* hotel 100m from the historical center.

DAY 2 – Sarria to Portomarin (6h 23km +230m -300m)
Today is the most peaceful part of the Camino, offering oak wood for shade, pretty villages, quiet country roads and many churches with statues and frescoes. The village of Barbedelo (580m) has a beautiful Romanesque church that is worth the visit. The next significant village is Ferreiros, passing by long narrow rectangular “stones on legs” typical of the region. Arriving in Portomarin (550m), try the bakery that makes the pride of the locals: the “Torta de Santiago”, hmm!

Town: Internet, ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 3* hotel in the hearth of town. social lounge, sauna, outdoor swimming-pool, large garden, internet. Great views on the river below. en-suite Meals: Breakfast & 3 Course dinner.

DAY 3 – Portomarín to Palace do Rei (6h15 23km +340m -140m)
From the village, the Camino crosses the river Minho and climbs steadily uphill for half of the leg. On your way, you will be crossing Gonzar and passing the Romanesque Church of Santa María, Castromaior. The quietness of the Galician Cemetery in Ligonde on a sunny day is a rest on its own. In Eirexe, the handmade Romanesque portal of the church is a beauty and features a sculpture of Daniel and animals as well as Santiago de Peregrino inside. You will then arrive in Palas do Rei (565m).

Town: Internet, ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 3* hotel, close to the church, and in the middle of a big park. en-suite. Meals: Breakfast & 3 Course dinner.

DAY 4 – Palace do Rei to Arzùa (7h 28km +140m -340m)
The Camino today keeps going slightly downhill, passing the village of “Casanova”, and the charming paved street village of Leboreiro. Coming to Melide (454m), you can stop in one of the many restaurants to try their famous squid. Later today, the Camino will follow a forest track and cross several streams bringing you to the village of Boente and its church of Santiago, the medieval village of Ribadiso, and finally Arzùa (389m). The small town has 2 churches that you can visit, Santa María and La Magdalena.

NOTE: If you wish to take your time, we can split this walking day in 2 (15km & 13km), staying overnight in the bustling market town of Melide. Here you will stay in a charming 2* hotel in front of the "refugio de peligrino", in the center of the town.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: Traditional 2* hotel in the city centre. en-suite. Great food at the restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, 3 Course dinner

DAY 5 – Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (5h15 18km +50m -130m)
This shaded section of the Camino will pass through woods, along streams, and sleepy villages. Take your time and visit the chapel of Santa Irena, with its unique statues of Santiago. The rest of the way to Rua/Opino is on a good and quiet country road. This will be your last night before Santiago. Rúa (310m) is an intermediate stopping point that is less crowded than others before Santiago. Enjoy a good night’s sleep remembering the way you travelled. The last stretch is just coming…

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 2* hotel. This renovated 19th century country house, has been converted into a beautiful "Agritourism". The friendly owner "QUICO" will show you around, the large garden and swimming pool. en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, 3 Course dinner

DAY 6 –Rúa to Santiago de Compostela (5h20 19km +150m -186m)
You are nearly there. You can feel civilization taking over again as the Camino pass by Amenal. The next stage will be Lavacolla where pilgrims traditionally washed in the river before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees will accompany you to Monte del Gozo (368m) and its huge modern sculpture from where you can see the Cathedral of Santiago. You are on the “Mount of Joy” and you can start your final descent to Santiago de Compostela (264m, population 80000). Finally, you reach the place of most interest in Santiago, its Cathedral. Partly Romanesque, and partly Baroque, this wonder will amaze you. You can take some time to visit it before settling down in your luxurious hotel for the last night of your trip. The spirit of Saint James nearby, the memories of your trip will buzz around your head.

Town: Internet, ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 3* hotel in the historic centre. Renovated 18th century family house. Social area, bar. en-suite. One of the most beautiful hotel in Santiago! Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 7 – Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend you:
- To take your time and visit the magnificent historic center.
- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight in the 2* hotel in the light house!
- Visit the sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. Unique, remote, unspoiled, and not touristy you will be amazed... Ask us!

Meals: Breakfast

• Luggage transferred from Hotel to hotel
• Rooms en-suite
• Half-Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance
• Drinks
• Dinner 1st and last nights