111 Km
Distance
7 days / 6 nights
Duration
Half Board or Only Breakfast
Meals
Hotels and Country Cottages
Accommodation
From 697€ per person
Price
The Camino de Santiago (or The Way of Saint James) from Sarria is the most popular section on the entire Camino de Santiago. This section, from Sarria to Santiago, is perfect for those pilgrims who want to capture the essence of the Camino de Santiago.
In this section, we will have the opportunity to venture off on many pleasant walks, all while getting to enjoy the wonderful local cuisine. This route is ideal for meeting other pilgrims and immersing ourselves in the incredible natural settings that will accompany us throughout the entire Camino.
We depart from the Galician town of Sarria, which is located about 100 km away from Santiago. The distance of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago is around 100 km, which is the minimum distance required for pilgrims to receive the traditional “Compostela” certificate, verifying they have completed the Camino de Santiago.
On this section, we will walk through beautiful forests, farmlands and rustic villages following trails and paths that are surrounded by stone walls. We will be able to admire the beautiful green landscape that is so characteristic of Galicia. At the end of this stage we will reach our destination: Santiago de Compostela.
In Santiago de Compostela we can receive our “Compostela” certificate and visit the city’s beautiful old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
full itinerary
Explore the Camino Francés itinerary stage by stage, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Discover the final five stages of the Camino de Santiago, with recommendations, distances and tips to help you plan your arrival in Santiago and obtain the Compostela.
The start of the busiest final section, through Galician villages and rural paths.
A classic stage of the Galician section, with gentle climbs and small villages.
One of the longest stages of the final section, with a lively pilgrim atmosphere throughout.
The penultimate stage, through forests, villages and paths that bring you ever closer to Santiago.
The final stage to Santiago Cathedral and the end of the Camino Francés.
Route map
Explore the complete route from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, including the main stages and towns along the final 111 kilometres of the Camino Francés.
Accommodations
All accommodation included in your Camino has been selected to provide comfort, rest and peace of mind throughout the route.
Rooms with private bathrooms and the essential amenities for a comfortable stay during the Camino.
Our team checks the quality of the accommodation to ensure a reliable and well-managed experience.
As we work with quality accommodation with limited availability, your final accommodation is confirmed before your trip.
Available on request and subject to availability, with a possible additional supplement.
A carefully selected range of accommodation designed to provide rest, convenient locations and a more enjoyable experience at every stage of your Camino.
Your first night before beginning the final stages of the Camino.
A well-earned rest after one of the most representative stages of the final section.
Comfortable accommodation in a key town on the Camino Francés.
A popular overnight stop before the final days towards Santiago.
The penultimate stop on the Camino before reaching Santiago.
Your final night to enjoy your arrival and rest after completing the Camino.
Services
We take care of the logistics, accommodation and assistance along the route so you can focus on enjoying every stage of the Camino.
Before you begin, you'll have all the necessary documentation ready, and throughout the Camino you'll have access to assistance and services designed to make your journey more comfortable.
Personalise your trip with additional services to suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your CaminoFind quick answers about trip organisation, accommodation, luggage and other important aspects to help you prepare for your experience.
The Camino from Sarria covers approximately 111 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela, exceeding the minimum distance required to obtain the Compostela.
Most pilgrims complete the route in 5 or 6 stages, although it can also be spread over more days if you prefer to walk at a more relaxed pace.
No. It is a moderately challenging route and is considered one of the best options for those walking the Camino for the first time.
Yes. By walking more than 100 kilometres and collecting the required stamps in your Pilgrim Passport, you can apply for the Compostela when you arrive in Santiago.
Spring and autumn usually offer the best weather conditions, although the route can be walked throughout the year.
Yes. Thousands of pilgrims complete this route every year without previous experience of long-distance walking.
Yes. It is one of the most popular routes on the Camino de Santiago and offers excellent infrastructure and a lively pilgrim atmosphere.
Depending on the itinerary, stages generally range from 18 to 25 kilometres per day.
Both sedentary people and those who regularly exercise should physically prepare for doing the Camino de Santiago.
Sedentary people can start with moderate activity and continue progressively. They should start by taking small 20-minute walks, two or three times a week. It is suggested to increase the time until you reach walk about 4 or 5 kilometres every hour.
People with regular physical activity can start by walking from 45 to 60 minutes a day and increase the amount of time and kilometres they travel in the same span of time.
Generally, it is recommended to start training for about three months before starting the route.
There is no minimum number of days in advance to book, although on certain dates the occupancy of the accommodation is higher, especially in high season, and in dates of religious interest such as the San Fermin Festivals in Pamplona, from 7th to 14th July, or the Feast of Santiago the Apostle, on July 25th.
Therefore, in order to guarantee availability in the best accommodation, we suggest you book as much in advance as possible, so that we can meet all of your needs.
For any of the Caminos, we suggest you to bring the following items: light and fast drying clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a pair of shoes suitable for hiking, trekking poles, a pair of shoes to rest in, a jacket that doesn't take up much space and a bottle to carry water.
Depending on the time of year in which you make the route, these items may vary.
Remember that with Santiago Ways, you have included a baggage transfer service between stages, so we will take your backpack from one accommodation to another so that you only worry about walking (maximum 1 piece of 20 kg per person).
For this reason, we suggest you prepare a second backpack, much smaller, that you can carry with you every day with water, sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, documents, some food and cash.
Every day, at 8:00 am, you must bring your luggage, properly labelled, to the reception. One of our carriers will pick it up and take it to the place where you are going to stay on your next stage.
Delivery time varies according to the distance between stages and the carrier's delivery route. Usually, delivery is made before 4 p.m.
To complete any of the routes on the Camino de Santiago, it is advisable to have travel insurance with all the necessary coverage, especially emergency evacuation and medical care.
To do this, we suggest you take out the Travel Assistance Insurance and Cancellation Insurance that we offer you in Santiago Ways. If you want more information about it, we will be happy to answer your questions.
Yes, all rooms you book with Santiago Ways to do the Camino de Santiago have a private bathroom.
Yes. We offer accommodation in single rooms and double rooms, according to the requirements of each pilgrim.
Single rooms have a special surcharge and are subject to availability according to the location.
We work with multiple accommodations in all locations which allows us to guarantee the best quality rooms for our pilgrims, provided that they are booked well in advance.
The name and exact location of each hotel is sent about one month before the start of the Camino with all the documentation related to the trip.
No. All the accommodations we book for our pilgrims have private rooms with private bathrooms in order to guarantee all the comfort needed torest properly.
All the accommodations that we book are in the centre of the towns or villages. In any case, depending on availability, if any accommodation is somewhat far from the centre, most of them are accessible on foot.
When necessary, Santiago Ways could offer a round trip transfer so that the pilgrim can reach their accommodation in the most comfortable way possible and return the next day to the point on the route from where he must continue the Camino.
All the accommodation that we book in Santiago Ways offers the necessary comfort to rest after long days of walking.
We work with hotels, traditional Galician homes, country cottages, and charming hostels, always a room with a private bathroom.
Request a quote and we'll help you find the most suitable route.
Useful information
A clear overview of the experience to help you make an informed decision and prepare for each stage.
Stages cover manageable distances, although there are frequent elevation changes and several consecutive days of walking. No previous long-distance hiking experience is required, but a basic level of physical fitness is recommended.
Spring and autumn usually offer pleasant temperatures for walking. Summer is also a popular time, although you will encounter more pilgrims along the route.
From Sarria, you'll walk just over 100 km of the Camino Francés to Santiago, a distance that makes this section one of the most popular choices among pilgrims.
The route is divided into five days of walking, passing through Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and A Rúa before reaching Santiago.
A route through rural paths, forests, small villages and Galician towns, with an increasing number of pilgrims as you approach Santiago.
Especially recommended if this is your first Camino experience, you have around a week available, or you want to walk the final section of the Camino Francés to Santiago.
Starting in Sarria allows you to walk the minimum distance required to apply for the Compostela when you reach Santiago. To obtain it, you must complete the route and provide proof of your progress along the stages using your Pilgrim Passport, in accordance with the requirements established by the Pilgrim's Office.
With Santiago Ways, you won't need to worry about getting your Pilgrim Passport before you start: we provide it for you so you can collect stamps along the route and keep a record of the stages you complete.
This route is especially recommended if you want to experience the Camino for the first time, have around a week available, or want to walk the final 100 km of the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela.
It is also a good choice if you are travelling alone, as a couple or with friends and prefer to walk each stage at your own pace, with accommodation, luggage transfers and assistance organised for you.
You can find more information in the FAQ section or request a quote so we can help you find the most suitable route.
