Explore Camino Frances, the most famous Camino to Santiago de Compostela.
Cross the famous O'Cebreiro mountain province, enjoying the sunshine & the magnificent scenery.
Induldge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon.

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Departures:

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

Starting in the mountain-hugging town of Ponferrada and finishing in Sarria, a bustling market town, this Camino crosses the magnificent O’Cebreiro Mountains before winding down to a more gentle terrain.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. The Camino 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.

Day 1 - Ponferrada
You will be pre-booked in a traditional hotel in the heart of the town.

Town: ATM, shops. Accommodation: A charming 3* hotel, 200m from the historical center, en-suite.

DAY 2 – Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo (6h, 23km, +100m, -90m)
Today you will cross the region of Bierzo, a sunken plain nestled within a ring of mountains. It is a fertile land, whose agreeable climate allows the cultivation of many types of fruits and vegetables. In Villafranca, don't miss the garden of the "Iglesia de Santiago".

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Hotel: 2* family-run hotel, en-suite. Meal: Half Board

DAY 3 – Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro (7h, 28km, +900m -30m)
Prepare for a challenging day with an ascent of 1000m. You will pass through the narrow valley of the river Valcace before tackling the ascent of O Cebreiro. Situated between the ranges of "Los Ancares" and "La Sierra do Courel", this stage involves a steep climb in the course of only a few kilometers.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Hotel: 1* Hotel in the centre of the village, en-suite. Meal: Half Board

DAY 4 – O Cebreiro to Triacastela (5h30, 21km, +100m -300m)
From O Cebreiro the trail passes through the "Sierra de Ranadoiro" (Ranadoiro Mountains) and, after crossing the Alto do Poio, it descends into the valley to the village of Triacastela.

Town: Limited facilities. Hotel: 1* family-run hotel in the centre of the village, en-suite. Meal: Half Board

DAY 5 – Triacastela to Sarria (5h30, 21km, +80m -830m)
Of the two Camino options, the "San Xil" Camino offers scenery that will uplift your spirits and encourage you on your way. It has many "Corredoiras" (narrow forest routes) with paved pathways that cut through typical Galician oak woods. If you wish to visit Samos, you will pass through the narrow valley of the river Ouribio, mostly following the road.

Town: ATM, shops, internet. Hotel: 3* hotel 100m from the historical centre, en-suite Meal: Breakfast

DAY 6 – Sarria, end of the walking holiday
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

Meal: Breakfast

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

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinner first and last nights
• Flights from/to airport