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Horse Ride the Camino Frances

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Stage 8
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152.3km
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7 days
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Horse Ride the Camino Frances Map

Travelling on horseback is a great alternative to walking and can be a unique experience. It allows you to cover a lot more ground, around 30km per day, and provides you with an elevated viewpoint from which you can admire the Camino Frances’ gorgeous scenery.

2024 Dates

  • 29 Apr 2024 to 05 May 2024
  • 17 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

* Private group minimum signed 6 participants any date available from April to October

Note: Groups from 4 to 8 participants. In the event we do not reach the minimum of participants the trip can be moved to another date or change the tour to walking or cycling.

The final stage of the famous Camino Frances (or French Way) is the most popular Camino package. It traverses the beautiful hilly landscapes of Galicia. Reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all pilgrimages on the Way of St James.

Highlights

Expert Guidance and Support

Journey with confidence as each ride is led by our knowledgeable route managers and organizers, riding at the forefront to guide you. Accompanied by an all-terrain vehicle for your luggage and essentials, we ensure your adventure is seamless and comfortable.

The Noble Steeds

Our horses, primarily of native breeds, are perfectly matched to the Camino’s diverse terrains. While riders with some experience are preferred, our equine companions make it accessible for those with basic skills to also enjoy the ride.

A Spectacular Arrival in Santiago de Compostela

The climax of your pilgrimage is marked by the majestic Mount of Joy. Here, not only will you collect a unique stamp at the quaint church, but you’ll also encounter the iconic Pilgrim Statues, signaling your first breathtaking view of the Santiago Cathedral from afar. The emotional arrival at Praza do Obradoiro, facing the stunning façade of the Cathedral, is an unparalleled experience. Dive into the heart of Santiago, where the medieval streets come alive with vibrant market stalls, inviting restaurants, lively bars, and street performers. Discover intriguing museums and enjoy a peaceful stroll through Alameda Park, basking in the city’s rich history and lively culture.

O Cebreiro to Santiago De Compostela
Camino Frances
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Services

Included in this package
  • Specially hand-picked accommodation
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as per itinerary (Only breakfast included in Santiago)
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Guide
  • Horse with all the necessary equipment
  • Detailed horse Camino notes
  • Pilgrim passport
  • 24/7 Customer Service
Add-On
  • Additional Night
  • Day Tours Available
Not included
  • Flights/trains
  • Insurance
  • Drinks
  • Services not mentioned on your itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1

O Cebreiro
(Arrival

We collect our riders and their luggage at 3.00pm in the arrival hall of Santiago airport.

Then we travel by car to the small village of O’Cebreiro.  We meet at the famous pilgrim  town of O’Cebreiro around 6pm.

O’Cebreiro is situated on the border of the Lugo province and it is about 230km to the east of Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its Chapel where the ancient buildings of Pallozas Celtic are and where a miracle is said to have occurred. The place is on a hilltop, overlooking impressive landscapes of mountains and lowlands.  In the evening, we have dinner and sleep in our comfortable rooms in a mountain chalet. Typically a specialty of the area is prepared for dinner and served in an informal mountain lodge where we eat in the presence of many other travelers and pilgrims who are also on their way to Santiago de Compostela.

Day 2
31km

Samos

We leave O Cebreiro after breakfast. In the meantime, our horses will have arrived and been saddled. You will be assigned a horse for the trip. Today we travel through rolling hills and woods finally arriving at the town of Samos after about 7 hours of riding. We do stop regularly at local bars and restaurants on the way for rest and refreshments (not included). Lunch will be a typical Spanish 3 course lunch, served in a local restaurant in the town of Triacastella. We then stable our horses and are transported to our hotel. After some rest we meet for a late dinner with specialties of the area.

Day 3
33km

Portomarin

After breakfast we collect our horses and start our ride for the day. We shall pass the ancient town of Sarria where we stop for our first refreshment and if time permits, visit the ancient monastery. We then continue our trip until lunch at a typical Galician farm, famous for its countryside lunches prepared on an open barbecue.  We then continue our trip on the trail to the town of Portomarin where we arrive in the early evening hours. Here we stable our horses at the old stables of the Spanish national police and spend the night in the posada of Portomarin, a hotel with international standards. Portomarin is situated on a large man-made lake and is famous with pilgrims from around the world. There is an opportunity for those who wish to attend mass as well as socialize with other pilgrims.

Day 4
24km

Palas de Rei

After breakfast we collect our horses once again and start our trip. The final destination of the day is Palas de Rei. We follow the river and the trails through the Ulla valley. After a coffee break, we cross a hill from where you see this beautiful scenary from an elevated position. In the afternoon, our lunch is in a small simple family restaurant, where we are served a typical local lunch. This gives a welcome rest for our hungry riders and horses. We continue our trip to Palas de Rei and enjoy dinner in the evening.

Day 5
29km

Arzua

After breakfast we mount our horses and follow the road to Arzua. The road follows the ancient trail and takes us through old Roman roads and over bridges to the town of Melide. Here we shall meet many other pilgrims and enjoy a special pilgrims lunch. After lunch we will pass by Castaneda, where lime for the Cathedral was sourced. Some pilgirms would take stones from here to increase their penance. If you want to do this you will have to walk from here as no horse has to do penance! From here we will then follow the road through forests and over hills to the town of Arzua, famous for its famous Spanish Cheeses and Hams.

Day 6
37km

Santiago de Compostela

After a well-deserved rest we continue our trip to our final destination the city of Santiago de Compostela. The road will be crowded with pilgrims of all nationalities on their final day of their Camino. You can imagine everybody shall be full of expectations to finally arrive at their destination. We follow the medieval trail to Lavacolla and where we will leave the horses to continue the last stretch on foot with the other pilgrims to the Cathedral. If you don’t want to walk this last section into Santiago you can get a lift with the support vehicle to the Cathedral.

Day 7

Santiago de Compostela

After breakfast, we bid you farewell.

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