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The French Way Easy: walk at your own speed

Don’t you feel ready to walk more than 20 km per day? Do not worry, that is no problem at all!

With the French Way Easy Tour, you will be able to complete the last 100 km of the Camino Francés in 10 walking days, so you will walk an average of 12 km per day. Sounds achievable, doesn’t it?

This way, you will be able to enjoy and contemplate the beauty of the countryside of Galicia region with no rush. You will have enough time to visit all the lovely spots along the Camino de Santiago, to take as many pictures as you want, and to relax and savor our gastronomy.

Or maybe you only want to split some of the walking days, as you feel ready for some challenges in between? Just let us know, we will tailor an itinerary for you, the one that you feel more comfortable with.

Private accommodation · Half Board · Luggage Transfers included.

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Sarria - Morgade (12 km)

From Sarria to Morgade, you will enjoy the most rural side of Galicia region. You will see Romanesque Churches and other nice spots.

Morgade – Portomarín (9 km)

Today you will be able to discover one of the most beautiful towns on the French Way: Portomarín. It’s reservoir has a nice story behind it. Would you like to know it?

Portomarín – Ventas de Narón (11 km)

The walk will start through pine forests and picturesque hamlets. You will see the church of Santa María de de Castromayor, just after Portomarín.

Ventas de Narón – Palas de Rei (11 km)

After walking through small paths and rural areas, the way will take us to one of the most emblematic spots on the French Way: Palas de Rei.

Palas de Rei – Melide (14 km)

Some Pilgrims do all the way from Palas de Rei to Arzúa (28 km approx.) and others prefer to stay in Melide, that is in between both places. We recommend this last option, as Melide is a good place to try one of the most renowned dishes in Galicia: octopus.

Melide – Arzúa (14 km)

Today we will see one of the most interesting points of the route: Ribadiso, a medieval town just before Arzúa. Once there, we recommend you to try the local cheese, a delicacy!

Arzúa – Salceda (10 km)

This is a relaxing walk, through pine forests and rural areas. A Salceda is a small hamlet on the way to O Pedrouzo.

A Salceda – O Pedrouzo (9 km)

Nice walking day, through small rural areas, forests, and hamlets.

O Pedrouzo – Lavacolla (10 km)

Only 10 km to get from O Pedrouzo to Lavacolla. Today we will walk close to the airport, and we will start to feel Santiago de Compostela on the horizon.

Lavacolla – Santiago (10 km)

And today is finally the last walking day of the French Way: from Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela. As you will start in Lavacolla (only 10 km far to Santiago) you will have enough time to enjoy all the highlights of the stretch. For example: Monte do Gozo. This place marks a special moment for reflection. What to do once in Santiago? -Visit the Pilgrims’ Office to get the Certificate -Go to the Pilgrim’s Mass at the Cathedral -Visit the Obradoiro Square, the Alameda, and walk around the old quarter of the city.

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TE RECOMENDAMOS ESTA RUTA SI...

Recomendamos el Camino Francés fácil a aquellos peregrinos que quieran recorrerlo a su propio ritmo. ¿No te ves preparado para etapas de más de 20 km? Con esta opción, tardarás el doble en llegar a Santiago, pero disfrutando del Camino, sin prisas.

We recommend The French Way Easy to those pilgrims who want to walk at their own path. Do you not see yourself ready for stages of more than 20 km? In this option, you will need twice the time to arrive to Santiago, but enjoying the Way without worries.

Cómo llegar

Desde Santiago de Compostela Airport

Car or cab: 116km with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Bus: Take the bus (LINE 6A) from Santiago de Compostela airport to the bus station. Frequency every 15′ and with an approximate duration of 20′. Another option is to take a cab to the station, with an estimated duration of 15′. Then, we must take a bus (monbus) to Sarria (1 hour and 50 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: https://tussa.org/ and www.monbus.es

Desde Madrid Airport

Car or cab: 500km with an estimated duration of 5h.
Plane: Take a flight to Santiago de Compostela, a 1h trip. Once at the airport take the bus (LINE 6A) from Santiago de Compostela airport to the bus station. Frequency every 15′ and with an approximate duration of 20′. Another option is to take a cab to the station, with an estimated duration of 15′. Then, we must take a bus (monbus) to Sarria (1 hour and 50 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: https://tussa.org/ and www.monbus.es
Train: From T4 take the suburban train (LÍNEA C1) towards Chamartín (17′ trip). Once there, transfer to the train towards Sarria (journey time 4h and 30 minutes) To consult timetables and more information visit: www.renfe.com
Bus: From T4 take the bus to Lugo (ALSA), journey time 6h and 20 minutes. In Lugo transfer to the bus (MONBUS) to the Sarria stop, journey time 40 minutes. For schedules and more information visit: www.alsa.es and www.monbus.es

Desde Porto Airport

Car or cab: 280km with an estimated duration of 3 hours.
Bus: Take a bus (REDE EXPRESSOS) to Santiago de Compostela, journey time 3h 45 minutes. Once there, transfer to the bus (MONBUS) to Sarria, journey time 1h and 50 minutes. For schedules and more information visit: https://rede-expressos.pt/es and www.monbus.es

Desde Other nearby airports

From Vigo Airport: It is 160km with an estimated duration of 2h by car. Another option is to take the train (RENFE) from Vigo Guixar station to Ourense and there transfer to take the train to Sarria (total journey time about 5h). You can also take a bus (MONBUS) from Vigo Urzaiz station to Santiago, and once there, transfer to take a bus (monbus) to Sarria (journey time 1h and 50 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: www.renfe.com, www.monbus.es
From A Coruña Airport: It is 125km with an estimated duration of 1h and 20 minutes by car. Another option is to take the train (RENFE) from San Cristobal station to Sarria (2h and 30 minutes). You can also take the bus (ARRIVA) to Lugo and transfer to take a bus (MONBUS) to Sarria (total time 3h). For timetables and more information visit: www.renfe.com, www.monbus.es and https://arriva.es/es/galicia

IMPORTANT

Please note that our itineraries are completely flexible. If you have a different idea in mind (want to add or remove nights, services, etc), you can just let us know.

TripAdvisor

mariaelena1964
25/02/23 - TripAdvisor
Un Camino Maravilloso Muy buena experiencia buenísimos alojamiento abundante comida un 10 mucha limpieza teléfono de emergencia operativo se preocupan por el peregrino cumplen con todo la información escrita sin duda los mejores repetiremos
rociofastias9
16/09/22 - TripAdvisor
Repetir es la mejor reseña No hay mejor opinión que repetir la experiencia. Mi primera experiencia con ellos fue en marzo y ahora en septiembre repetí y volveré a hacerlo. Atentos, cumplen todo, modifican lo que les pidas a capricho
Saminunez
04/09/22 - TripAdvisor
Muy recomendable Todo perfectamente organizado. Los alojamientos acordes y muy limpios. La comunicaciòn y gestiòn con Galiwonders estupenda. Recomiendo totalmente
miriamaE4821GN
26/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Muy buena La experiencia está siendo muy buena, en general los alojamientos están muy bien a excepción de alguno que cambiaríamos. Muy recomendable.
estrella19642
11/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Equipo profesional y eficaz Ha sido mi primer camino con mi pareja y no será el último; una experiencia irrepetible. La organización de Galiwonders ha sido perfecta. La elección de los alojamientos muy acertada y ha superado nuestras espectativas. Volveremos el año que viene a hacer otro camino con Galiwonders ¡¡seguro!!
Pablo_Arc
03/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Perfecta para tener un Buen Camino Muy buena experiencia, nos organizaron el camino francés desde Sarria tal y como les pedimos saliendo todo perfecto y según lo esperado.

Destacar que fuimos con un bebé y en todo alojamiento contamos con cuna tal y como habíamos pedido.

Sin duda, para repetir experiencia.
B3784JBnicolas
23/07/22 - TripAdvisor
Profesionales y flexibles Lo que se busca de una agencia de viajes: profesionalidad y flexibilidad. Muchas gracias por todo el trabajo.
miguelvL6639MT
14/06/22 - TripAdvisor
experiencia muy positiva Hice el camino frances desde sarria, todo muy bien organizado, a media pension,
tanto hoteles y pensiones bastante correctas.
algunos de ellos tenian restaurante, y desde luego es una ventaja, ya que al termino de la etapa del dia podias comer alli,
y sino te hacen un vale para comer muy cerca del alojamiento.
desde luego muy recomendable.
789claudion
11/06/22 - TripAdvisor
Espectacular Excelente 100% recomendable realizá la experiencia y solo preocúpate por caminar y disfrutar, el resto se ocupa Galiwonders