The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
Sarria is the usual start for the shortest walk that earns the Compostela, which needs at least 100 continuous kilometres on foot into Santiago with a stamped credential.
Stages
A suggested split into 5 days of about 23 km (14 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Sarria to Portomarín 22 km · 22 km from the start
- Day 2 Portomarín to Palas de Rei 25 km · 47 km from the start
- Day 3 Palas de Rei to Arzúa 29 km · 76 km from the start
- Day 4 Arzúa to O Pedrouzo 19.3 km · 95 km from the start
- Day 5 O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela 19.2 km · 114 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Sarria, Lugo. 42.77717, -7.41397
Finish: near Santiago de Compostela, Santiago. 42.88097, -8.54510
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Sarria, Lugo · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Portomarín, Lugo · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Palas de Rei, A Ulloa · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Arzúa, A Coruña · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- O Pedrouzo, Arzúa · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Santiago de Compostela, Santiago · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
