The French Way from Sarria
Walk the final 100 kilometres of the world's most famous pilgrimage route: six days from Sarria to Santiago through oak woods, hamlets and hórreos. Exactly the distance you need to earn the Compostela.
- 115.5 km
- 7 days
- 6 nights
- 5 walking stages
- Easy route
From €290 per person
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The French Way is the great pilgrimage route, the one that has carried pilgrims from all over Europe to the tomb of the Apostle for over a thousand years. Sarria, just over 100 kilometres from Santiago, is the most popular starting point: the minimum distance required to earn the Compostela certificate.
Over six days you will walk through the rural heart of Galicia: centuries-old oak woods, sunken lanes, stone hamlets and the raised granaries known as hórreos, passing through Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and O Pedrouzo.
Along the way you will find gems such as the church of San Nicolás in Portomarín, moved stone by stone when the Belesar reservoir was built, the medieval castle of Pambre and the protected Arzúa-Ulloa cheese.
The final reward comes at Monte do Gozo, with your first view of the cathedral towers, and in Obradoiro Square, the heart of a historic quarter listed as a World Heritage Site.
Stage by stage
Day 1
Arrival to Sarria
ArrivalArrival in Sarria, the classic starting point for the last 100 kilometres of the French Way. Spend the afternoon visiting the monastery of La Magdalena and the remains of the castle, or strolling through Chanto park before your first stage.Night in Sarria
Day 2
Sarria → Portomarín
On foot22.5 km5 hYour first stage follows paths that wind between ancient oaks and hórreos. The day ends in Portomarín, on the banks of the Miño, whose church of San Nicolás was moved stone by stone when the Belesar reservoir was built.Night in Portomarín
Day 3
Portomarín → Palas de Rei
On foot24.8 km6 hA day of gentle climbing over the Serra de Ligonde, passing hamlets such as Gonzar and Castromaior with its Romanesque church of Santa María. Near Palas de Rei stands Pambre Castle, one of Galicia's finest 14th-century fortresses.Night in Palas de Rei
Day 4
Palas de Rei → Arzúa
On foot28.5 km7 hThe longest stage of the route crosses the landscapes of the river Iso and passes the church of A Magdalena. In Arzúa, the famous Arzúa-Ulloa cheese awaits. If you would rather split the day in two, there is a variant with an overnight stop in Melide.Night in Arzúa
Day 5
Arzúa → O Pedrouzo (O Pino)
On foot17.7 km4 hA gentle descent through woods and streams, stopping at the chapel of Santa Irene. The day ends in O Pedrouzo, by the church of Santa Eulalia, for your last night before Santiago.Night in O Pedrouzo (O Pino)
Day 6
O Pedrouzo (O Pino) → Santiago de Compostela
On foot22 km5 hThe final stage passes through Lavacolla and Monte do Gozo, where you catch your first glimpse of the cathedral towers. Entering the city through San Lázaro, you arrive at Obradoiro Square, in the heart of the World Heritage old town.Night in Santiago de Compostela
Day 7
Last day in Santiago
Free dayAfter your stay at the selected accommodation, our services come to an end, bringing your Camino journey to a close.
Night in Santiago de Compostela
Pictures from the route
Available departures
Each block is a closed package: same option, same extras and same price. Its dates are listed below.
Always a single bed
€290 per person
Includes
- Luggage transfer
- Breakfasts
- Travel insurance
- Welcome pack with the Pilgrim's Credential
- 24-hour phone assistance
- Complete route itinerary
- Support vehicle in case of emergency
- Free cancellation up to 15 days before
- Cena de bienvenida
- Camiseta
- Accommodation in selected hostels
05/02/2027 – 05/08/2027
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07/05/2027 – 07/11/2027
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09/05/2027 – 09/11/2027
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