Itinerary
- Day 1
O Cebreiro
You'll arrive at O Cebreiro, a historic mountain village sitting above 1,300 meters that serves as your entry point into Galicia on the Camino de Santiago. The location gives you wide views across the landscape and old stone buildings throughout. The Church of Santa María la Real stands here as one of the oldest churches along the entire Camino route, so there's plenty to see once you settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel O Cebreiro (Pedrafita de Cebreiro) - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Santa María la Real
Optional Activities
- Explore O Cebreiro village and pallozas (traditional stone houses)
Landmarks Church of Santa María la Real O Cebreiro - Day 2
O Cebreiro to Triacastela
Today covers about 21 km through some of the highest sections on the French Way. You'll pass through Alto do Poio, the highest point on this route in Galicia, where you get broad views of green valleys and rolling terrain below. After stopping in Fonfría for a break and something to eat, you'll continue to Triacastela, where the path splits into two different options for the next leg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Villa (Pacios House - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage O Cebreiro to Triacastela (approximately 21 km)
Optional Activities
- Rest and refreshments in Fonfría
Landmarks Alto do Poio Fonfría Triacastela - Day 3
Triacastela to Sarria
From Triacastela, you have two choices covering 18 to 25 km depending on which way you go. The San Xil route takes you through quiet woods with nice scenery, or you can pick the Samos route to visit Samos Monastery, one of Spain's oldest. Either path gives you peaceful countryside and gentle downhill sections before you reach Sarria, which is the most common starting point for pilgrims doing just the final 100 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Alfonso IX - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage Triacastela to Sarria (approximately 18-25 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Samos Monastery (via Samos route option)
Landmarks Samos Monastery San Xil Sarria - Day 4
Sarria to Portomarin
This 22 km stretch is one of the most popular stages for people finishing the last 100 km to Santiago. You'll walk through small villages like Barbadelo, which has a Romanesque church, and Ferreiros, a spot where most pilgrims rest. The path takes you across old stone trails, through quiet farmland and shady woods before you reach Portomarin, a hillside town with the historic Church of San Nicolás standing out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pousada de Portomarín - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage Sarria to Portomarin (approximately 22 km)
- Visit Church of San Nicolás, Portomarin
Optional Activities
- View Romanesque church in Barbadelo
Landmarks Barbadelo Ferreiros Church of San Nicolás Portomarin - Day 5
Portomarin to Palas de Rei
You'll walk roughly 25 km today starting with a gentle climb leaving Portomarin. The path moves through calm countryside and thick forests, passing villages like Gonzar and Ventas de Narón where you can take breaks. Around midday you'll come across Castromaior, an old Celtic hillfort site with remains to explore. After that, it's through more quiet farmland until you reach Palas de Rei, a medieval town with deep pilgrim roots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Villa (A Parada Das Bestas - Or Similar )
Included Activities
- Walking stage Portomarin to Palas de Rei (approximately 25 km)
- Visit Castromaior ancient Celtic hillfort site
Optional Activities
- Rest breaks in Gonzar and Ventas de Narón
Landmarks Castromaior Gonzar Ventas de Narón Palas de Rei - Day 6
Palas de Rei to Arzúa
This is one of the longer days at about 28 km through rolling hills, wooded areas, and small villages. Melide is a key stop here, known for pulpo a la gallega (Galician octopus), and lots of pilgrims grab lunch there. From there you'll continue through Boente and Ribadiso, where there's a well-kept medieval pilgrim hospital right by the river, then into Arzúa, a busy town famous for cheese and pilgrim activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Villa (Pazo Santa Maria - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage Palas de Rei to Arzúa (approximately 28 km)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Melide for pulpo a la gallega (Galician-style octopus)
- Visit Ribadiso medieval pilgrim hospital
Landmarks Melide Boente Ribadiso Arzúa - Day 7
Arzúa to O Pedrouzo
Today is about 20 km through eucalyptus forests, meadows, and small rural villages, a quiet stage good for thinking as you get close to the end. You'll pass through Salceda and Santa Irene, which has a small chapel and places to rest. Later you reach O Pedrouzo, a town with shops and restaurants and everything else pilgrims need before the final day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Villa (O Muiño Da Pena - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage Arzúa to O Pedrouzo (approximately 20 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit chapel and rest areas in Santa Irene
Landmarks Salceda Santa Irene O Pedrouzo - Day 8
O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
Your last stretch covers roughly 20 km and has a different feel as you near Santiago. The trail goes through quiet woods and small hamlets like Amenal and Lavacolla, where pilgrims traditionally cleaned up before entering the holy city. Then you climb to Monte do Gozo, the 'Hill of Joy,' where the cathedral towers come into view for the first time. From there it's downhill into Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parador of Santiago de Compostela - Or Similar)
Included Activities
- Walking stage O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (approximately 20 km)
- Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte do Gozo viewpoint
- Attend Pilgrim's Mass at Cathedral
- Explore cobbled streets and historic squares of Santiago
Landmarks Amenal Lavacolla Monte do Gozo Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 9
Santiago de Compostela
You've finished the French Way in Santiago de Compostela, so now you can take in the city itself. Beyond the Cathedral, there's a lively feel with narrow streets, old squares, and lots of other pilgrims around. You might go to the Pilgrim's Mass, check out local markets, sit in a café, or just spend time thinking about what you've done over the last week or two.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Attend Pilgrim's Mass at the Cathedral
- Explore local markets
- Visit historic squares and cobbled streets
Landmarks Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela 
