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French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

New Pricing for French Way Section 8

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From mid February 2011, we have reduced our high/medium season prices without compromising the standard we promise our customers.  Walk the last 100km to Santiago for even better value this year.  (See all prices details, options and extras on the Price/Quote tab)

French Way - Section 8

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This Walking Holiday explores the eighth and final section of the Camino Frances / French Way, the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago de Compostela and the best known internationally.

The route begins in Sarria and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. Traverse the hilly landscapes of Galicia, certainly some of the most beautiful of all the caminos. Reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all pilgrimages on the Way of St. James.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. The Camino de Santiago is clearly marked with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. This walk can be physically demanding and requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights.

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French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Sarria
Day 2 : Sarria to Portomarin (22km)
Day 3 : Portomarín to Palace do Rei (25km)
Day 4 : Palace do Rei to Arzùa (29km)
Day 5 : Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (18km)
Day 6 : Rúa to Santiago de Compostela (21km)
Day 7 : Santiago de Compostela, end of the walking holiday 

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    DAY BY DAY

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.   DAY 2 – Sarria to Portomarin (6h 22km +230m -300m) Expect a peaceful walk in shady oak woods, pretty villages and on quiet country roads. The village of Barbedelo (580m) has a beautiful Romanesque church that is worth a visit. The next significant village is Ferreiros. When you arrive in Portomarin (550m), you can chill out on one of the numerous terraces of the main plaza. Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Half Board DAY 3 – Portomarín to Palace do Rei (6h15 25km +340m -140m) From the village, the Camino crosses the river Minho and climbs steadily uphill. On your way, you will be crossing Gonzar and passing the Romanesque Church of Santa María, Castromaior. The calm of the Galician Cemetery in Ligonde on a sunny day is a rest in itself. In Eirexe, the 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 Palace do Rei (565m). Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Half Board DAY 4 – Palace do Rei to Arzùa (7h 29km +140m -340m) Today, the Camino continues slightly downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the charming village of Leboreiro. At Melide (454m), stop in one of the many restaurants to try some local specialties. Later today, the Camino will follow a forest track and cross several streams bringing you to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Then the medieval village of Ribadiso, and finally Arzùa (389m). This 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 centre of the town. Please note this option is for self-guided tours only. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Half Board

DAY 5 – Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (5h15 18km +50m -130m) This shaded section of the Camino will pass through woods, along streams and through 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. Rua (310m) is one of the less crowded stopping points before Santiago de Compostela. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Half Board DAY 6 –Rúa to Santiago de Compostela (5h20 21km +150m -186m) You are nearly there! The next stage will be Lavacolla where pilgrims traditionally washed in the river before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees line your way to Monte del Gozo (368m). From the "Mount of Joy" you can see your goal - the Cathedral of Santiago! After a descent to the city (264m, population 80000) you will be able to witness this UNESCO World Heritage Site up-close. Marvel at the architeture and relish the wonderful atmosphere in this cultural and spiritual mecca. Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Breakfast DAY 7 – Santiago de Compostela After breakfast we bid you farewell. If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you: - Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre (read more) - Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house! - or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours) - Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information. Meals: Breakfast

WEATHER

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French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

 FLY IN AND OUT

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It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela.

1)    FLY IN

• To Santiago

See with Ryanair, Iberia and Aer Lingus for flights from the UK :
- Ryanair : direct flights from Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands and Liverpool
- Aer Lingus : flights from Dublin.

Great choice of other connections with Iberia and Spanair from: Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.

2)    FLY OUT

See above.

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

• Direct way (direct bus)
  

Direct bus to Sarria :
- Departure from the Santiago Bus station (20mins from Santiago airport)
- Available from Mon to Fri
- Timetable : at 6pm only (See www.monbus.es and check "Horarios" on the left)
- 3 hours journey 

• Less direct way (2 buses to take, €15pp)

Bus 1: From Santiago airport to Lugo
- Timetable : 16h10, 18h40- 1hr45 journey
- See more info on timetable in English: www.empresafreire.com

Bus 2 : From Lugo to Sarria
- 30mins journey
- Many buses every day, until late
- See timetable : www.monbus.es (look for "Horarios" on the left)

2)    GETTING BACK

Shuttle buses :
- From Santiago city center to the airport
- 20mins journey

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES – HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.

French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

French Way - Section 8 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 115 km - From €490 -
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price   (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure		Split Day 4	Double/Twin (pps)	Single Room
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	650 590	790 730	790 730		High Season	95 90	116 110
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	590 570	710 690	710 690		Mid Season	90 85	106 105
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	490	590	590		Low Season	90 80	106 100

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€50 (per person )	Includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 1 - 4 people	€130	Transport to Sarria from Santiago For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

	Extra nights (€) Sarria & Santiago	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room
	2* Hotel B&B	44	60
	3* Hotel B&B	65	95
	5* Hotel - Parador de Santiago, B&B	€145 or upgrade last night + €110	€205 or upgrade last night + €110

Special rates for groups of 6+

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

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.