Itinerary
- Day 1
Ribadeo
You'll arrive in Ribadeo and get settled into this quiet coastal town. Spend some time walking around the harbor to see the colorful boats and feel the salty sea breeze, which gives you a nice sense of what's coming on the Camino.
Landmarks Ribadeo Harbour - Day 2
Ribadeo to Mondoñedo
Today starts with a hike from Ribadeo heading inland into Galicia, leaving the coast for rural, hilly paths. The toughest part comes when you tackle a steep 260-meter climb over 5 kilometers before reaching Gondán. After that, a cab takes you to Mondoñedo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Ribadeo to Gondán
Landmarks A Ponte de Arante - Day 3
Gondán to Mondoñedo
A cab brings you back to Gondán to begin a relatively straightforward stage with nice views along the way. You'll pass through Vilanova de Lourenza and check out the old monastery church there, then head to Mondoñedo, a medieval town with a beautiful cathedral and historic center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Gondán to Mondoñedo
- Visit to Vilanova de Lourenza monastery church
Landmarks Vilanova de Lourenza Monastery Church Mondoñedo Cathedral Mondoñedo Old Town - Day 4
Mondoñedo to Abadín
Today you climb from the coastal A Mariña region up to Terra Chá, the high plateau of Lugo, gaining elevation from 140 to 560 meters through rolling hills and farmland. The route takes you through Lousada with its historic lime kilns, then A Xesta and Gontán before arriving in Abadín.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Mondoñedo to Abadín
Landmarks Lousada Lime Kilns - Day 5
Abadín to Vilalba
This is a pleasant stage with little elevation change as you hike through green meadows and native forests in the Terra Chá region, which is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The landscape rolls gently with livestock farming throughout, leading you to Vilalba, a town with medieval heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Abadín to Vilalba
Landmarks Terra Chá UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - Day 6
Vilalba to Baamonde
A short day with varied terrain combining paths, dirt tracks, trails, and muddy tractor tracks through quiet rural countryside with minimal climbing. You'll reach Baamonde, a peaceful little village surrounded by lush vegetation, which is perfect for rest and recovery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Vilalba to Baamonde
- Day 7
Baamonde to Reguelas
You have two route options today, both taking you along dirt and asphalt roads through quiet agricultural landscape with livestock farming. No matter which path you choose, a transport service will bring you back to your accommodation in Reguelas by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Baamonde to Alto Mamoa or A Roxico
Optional Activities
- Alternative route to Alto Mamoa
- Alternative route to A Roxico
- Day 8
Alto Mamoa or A Roxico to Sobrado dos Monxes
The hotel arranges your transfer to the starting point for today's challenging stage. You'll face a gradual climb to the highest point of the entire Camino del Norte, and you can pick between two different route options to reach Sobrado dos Monxes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage to Sobrado dos Monxes
- Hotel-organized transfer to starting point
Optional Activities
- Alternative route option 1 to Sobrado dos Monxes
- Alternative route option 2 to Sobrado dos Monxes
Landmarks Camino del Norte Highest Point - Day 9
Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzúa
The landscape shifts from rural mountain terrain to increasingly urban surroundings as you get closer to Santiago de Compostela. Your destination is Arzúa, an important junction point where the French Way of St. James merges with other pilgrimage routes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzúa
- Day 10
Arzúa to A Rúa
This stage runs near the main road but feels pretty special surrounded by the energy of so many pilgrims getting close to their goal. The short distance means you'll have plenty of time to relax at your accommodation and soak in the atmosphere of approaching Santiago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from Arzúa to A Rúa
- Day 11
A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela
You'll re-enter the modern world passing the airport, highway, railroad, and city ring road, but your focus stays on Plaza del Obradoiro. Following tradition, you'll pause at Monte do Gozo to see Santiago for the first time and refresh yourself at the Lavacolla spring before reaching this holy destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking stage from A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela
- Stop at Monte do Gozo
- Visit to Lavacolla spring
Landmarks Monte do Gozo Lavacolla Spring Plaza del Obradoiro - Day 12
Santiago de Compostela
Your journey concludes this morning after breakfast. If you'd like, you can book an extra night in Santiago de Compostela to walk around the city and take in more of the surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Santiago de Compostela
