Overview Pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela It is common knowledge: Hiking in fresh air and beautiful nature soothes the soul.That's exactly what you'll find on this group tour: On the last section of the Way of St. James between Sarria and Santiago de Compostela you explore magnificent historic old towns and sights, enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and hike through beautiful landscapes. Due to the different levels of difficulty the are stages for everyone, an inspiring time out from everyday life! Services included:Half-board accomodation with drinks (water and wine)Tour guide for transfers IN & OUT and for all hikesTransfer IN Santiago airport to hotel in Sarria - day 1, transfer OUT hotel in Santiago to Santiago airport - day 8Luggage transfer from stage to stage (max. 20 kg per person)1 x map of the stages per person, 1 x pilgrim's card per person, 1 x pilgrim's shell per personGuided tour, Entrance to the Cathedral and farewell dinner in Santiago old town - day 7Dates: 15.04. - 22.04.2023, 13.05. - 20.05.2023, 03.06. - 10.06.2023, 14.10. - 21.10.2023Add-on: The Camino Finisterre prolongues your voyage by approx. 4 additional days. Camino: Sarria - Portomarín - Palas del Rei - Arzúa - Amenal - Santiago de CompostelaType: Group travel - 7 nights/ 8 daysLevel of difficulty: easyDistance: ca. 100 KmFare: from 849 EUR per person (double) from 1.149 EUR per person (single) 72 EUR per dog (15 - 20 kg, upon request) Itinerary Pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela On this tour you walk the last 100 km of the Camino Francés. These last 100 km run through Galicia and are required to obtain the Compostela. The Compostela is a pilgrimage certificate granted by the ecclesiastical authorities that certifies that the pilgrim has walked a minimum distance of 100 km on the Camino de Santiago.Day 1: Arrival in Sarria Arrival in Santiago de Compostela. At the train station or at the airport you will be welcomed by your tour guide. After the welcome you will have a transfer to the hotel in Sarria. Dinner and overnight stay in Sarria.Day 2: Sarria - Portomarin (about 22,4 Km) After breakfast you will start your first stage of the Way of Saint James. For many hikers this is also the first stage of the Camino de Santiago. From Sarria you will dive into beech, oak and pine forests, which you will cross on paths and trails. Here you will pass Barbadelo, Rente and Brea. Just past this last village is the marker with the inscription Kilometer 100. Dinner and overnight in Portomarin.Day 3: Portomarin - Palas de Rei (about 25 km) The second stage today will take you to Palas de Rei. Farmers, paths, pasture and hiking trails meet the pilgrim friendly in a well signposted labyrinth. At the exit of Portomarin you will cross the road and then a branch of the reservoir over a footbridge. Immediately after, you climb up the slope of this ford until you reach the village of Gonzar after 2 km along the course of the road. As in yesterday's stage, you will pass through the towns of Castromayor, Hospital de la Cruz, Ventas de Naron, Ligonde and Eireche at intervals of 3 km each. Dinner and overnight in Palas de Rei.Day 4: Palas de Rei - Arzúa (about 30 km / about 6 hours / very easy) The final destination is not far. Now it is time to enjoy every step. The march towards Pambre begins. After 2 km, take a left turn that leads to Casanova through the villages of San Xulian and Pontecampañas. Half an hour later you enter the province of A Coruña. The first towns here are Leboreiro, Furelos and Melide. At the exit of Melide, the road enters a dense forest that leads to the village of Parabispo. Immediately after that, we reach Boente, and from here we go up and down to Arzua. Before that we will pass by Castañeda and Ribadiso da Baixo. Dinner and overnight in Arzua.Day 5: Arzúa - Amenal (about 22 km) This is an exciting but also a stage full of serenity. The pilgrim feels that Santiago is now within reach. The terrain is very reminiscent of the previous stage. A lot of ups and downs through small towns and villages, which offers variety to the hiker. Dinner and overnight in Amenal.Day 6: Amenal - Santiago (about 19 km) In the past, the pilgrims, overwhelmed with joy, fell to their knees. Impressions Pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Packing List Pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Apparel backpack (incl. rain protection): 35-50 l - max. 2 Kg/ 4.4 lbs sleeping bag (alterntively a thinner sleeping bag made of silk or cotton) - 0.2-1.0 Kg/ 0.4-2.2 lbs 2 pair of trekking pants: 1 convertable with zipper & 1 shorts 2 shirts (functional material such as merino wool) 1 long sleeve (best merino wool) 2 pairs of hiking socks (compression socks are also recommended) (possibly also nylon stockings - under the hiking socks against blisters) 2 funtional underpants hiking boots (no seakers) 1 sweater flipflops or crocs and/ or sandals rain jacket & pants (or poncho) - max. 0,5 Kg/ 1.1 lbs wind stopper small travel towel sun hat possibly tent & camping mat - max. 2 Kg/ 4.4 lbs poss. swimming clothes (for the portugese and spanish Camino de la Costa) Sanitary Articles washbag (or big Zip-Lock-Bag) shower gel (small travel version) toothpaste (small travel version) & dental floss toothbrush disinfectant, needle & thread (best to treat blisters) or blister pads deer cream (to prevent blisters) - 50-100 ml magnesium sun cream - 50-100 ml deodorant headache pills (preferably Ibuprofen 400) razor ear plugs tissues tiger balm Technical Equipment headlamp ebook-reader phone camera pocket knife Documents & Money purse cash credit card passport (for non-europeans) or ID train tickets health insurance ID (or travel health insurance for non-europeans) emergency phone numbers of your insurance and bank Miscellaneous Pilgrim Guide & Itinerary Pilgrim’s Credencial diary & pen St. James's scallop sunglasses drinking system (e.g. camel bag) - max. 2 l zip lock bags or 10 liter freezer bags (for the modular pack system) first aid kit trekking poles or hiking/ pilgrim stick stone as symbol (especially for the Camino Francés) Notes Pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Notes You can choose your travel period individually. We recommend a travel time between mid-April to mid-October. Please try to register your trip with us up to 6 weeks before departure. Arrival arranged independently on your own. We would be happy to help you find a suitable train connection. Transfers to/from the train station are not included unless otherwise stated. On request, we would be happy to organize a transfer from/to the train station or airport (price for a maximum of 3 people with luggage). Upon request, we can help you book a private transfer for departure. Otherwise, we recommend taking a taxi or public transport to your first (or from your last) accommodation. For more details see the recommendations in our itinerary. Changes to the pilgrimage route according to individual wishes are possible, such as stage combinations for instance. Price on request. Remember your identity card or passport. We recommend - depending on the level of difficulty - to ensure that you are in good physical condition. Sure-footed mountaineering boots are also necessary. A head for heights is also advantageous. Please note the current entry and health regulations and recommendations, according to which a corona vaccination is also essential. Take a look at the health and entry regulations of your travel country. There is no minimum number of participants. The organizer of this trip is SLOWTRAVEL.
