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Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense to Santiago de Compostela

This Walking Holiday explores the 10th and last section of the Via de la Plata, the longest of all Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela! It runs through the whole country from South to North, from the hot Andalousian plains to the green mountains of Galicia, from Arabian influenced buildings to traditional stone farmhouses, and much more! This Camino in its whole offers most of Spain’s rich and mixed culture.

Starting in Ourense and reaching Santiago de Compostela, this section of the Camino runs through both farmlands and the green low mountains of Galicia. As you approach the final destination of the entire Camino, or Way of Saint James, you can feel the buzz and appeal it has created all over the centuries, as heritage such as chapels, crosses, and statues linked to the Camino can be seen every day during the walk. With many up and downs, this section can be seen as challenging, but, with Santiago de Compostela being the final stage, this is certainly the most rewarding of the whole Via de la Plata route!

Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Ourense
Day 2 : Ourense to Monasterio de Oseira (31km)
Day 3 : Monasterio de Oseira to Estacion de Lalin (27km)
Day 4 : Estacion de Lalin to Silleda (13km)
Day 5 : Silleda to Ponte Ulla (20km)
Day 6 : Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela (20km)
Day 7 : Santiago de Compostela, end of the walking holiday.

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DAY BY DAY

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Day 1 – Ourense Ourense is ideally located on both banks of Rio Mino, a major Galician river. The city’s old quarter is home to the dominating XIIth century cathedral, the main square and its arcades, and pedestrian streets with many bars and restaurants that will suit anyone’s taste. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Day 2 – Ourense to Monasterio de Oseira (8h, 31km, +570m -200m) Leave Ourense crossing the Puente Viejo, a XIIth century bridge over Rio Mino. Then we follow a main road for a few kilometres, always keeping the river away to our right. After Cachaxuas, we start one of the steepest uphill part of this section but there are some great views all along the climb up. We then continue along natural shady paths through the countryside, walking through Cea before getting to Monasterio de Oseira. Short transfer to your beautiful casa rural in Casarellos. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 3 - Monasterio de Oseira to Estacion de Lalin (6h15, 27km, +50m -50m) On morning, transfer back to Monasterio de Oseira. We start the day with a climb-up to the top of a hill where the views over the agricultural valleys are a nice reward. Then the Camino runs up and down through farmlands, passing through hamlets such as Gouxa or Vidueiro. However, after Castro Dorzon, it meets up several times with the busy N-525 road during a couple of kilometres. We will then be back to the countryside to reach Estacion de Lalin. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 4 – Estacion de Lalin to Silleda (3h45, 13km, +50m -300m) Today is a short stage made of many gently up and downhill bits through farmlands, woodlands and villages. As we leave Estacion de Lalin, we start the day by a climb-up to Botos and we then continue to walk through several villages. At the end of the walk, we enter Silleda, a modern town with all facilities. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board

Day 5 – Silleda to Ponte Ulla (5h, 20km -200m) This day first starts with an easy stroll towards Bandeira, a town well-known for its empanadas (Galician flat filled pies). As the day goes on, the Camino continues downhill through farmlands and villages. Just before descending to Ponte Ulla, the old castle worth a visit for whoever is keen to enjoy more 360 degrees great views. In Ponte Ulla, have a closer look at the Iglesia de Santa Maria de Magdalena and its very detailed Romanesque facade. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 6 – Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela (5h, 20km, +300m -200m) Today is special, not only because it is the last day of this section, but also because it is the finishing line of the whole Via de la Plata route! As you leave Ponte Ulla, we first walk up towards Pico Sacro with its Ermita de San Sebastian and wonderful scenic views. The last kilometres to Santiago still reflect the rural atmosphere of Galicia and it is sometimes difficult to believe you are so close to such an attractive city. Finally, you reach Santiago and its world-known Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage site. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board Day 7 – Santiago de Compostela If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend to: - Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre. (read more) - 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, unspoilt, and not touristy. You will be amazed... Ask us! After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Meals: Breakfast

WEATHER

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Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense 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 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

• From Santiago airport

By buses : First bus 1, then bus 2.

Bus 1 : From Santiago airport to Santiago bus station :
- Shuttle buses
- Freire bus company
- 20 min journey
- See timetable : www.empresafreire.com

Then, bus 2 : From Santiago bus station to Ourense :
- 2 hours journey
- See timetable : www.monbus.es

2)   GETTING BACK

• To Santiago airport

By bus :
- Shuttle bus
- 20 min journey

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense 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.

Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense to Santiago de Compostela

Via de la Plata - Section 10 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 111 km - From €490 -
From Ourense to Santiago de Compostela

 

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	650	790	890
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	580	700	800
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	490	590	710

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€50 (per person)	includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€58 (per person)	Transport to Ouresne from Santiago Airport For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

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

Special rates for group 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.