Our journey begins in the lovely, little village of Cacabelos. Soon we will ascend the mystical mountain pass of Cebreiro and enter the green region of Galicia, home to a seemingly infinite number of small villages. Here, more than anywhere else in Spain, Celtic customs and animism have remained alive and noticeable.
Our journey leads us to Portomarín, a village that was taken apart and rebuilt in the 1960s to make way for a reservoir, leaving behind a lush and fascinating landscape. Its two churches have also been part of this rebuilding process and moved on in the new village.
Following our stay at Portomarín the Camino leads us on oftentimes fairytale-like trails through medieval villages and towards our final destination, Santiago de Compostela. Once arrived there we will have enough time to explore this beautiful city and experience its special atmosphere, to participate in the pilgrim’s mess and get our Compostela, the pilgrim's certificate as a memory and a souvenir of this amazing journey.
Every morning we offer a daily impulse to the whole group. This can be a short text or a poem that will hopefully inspire you and give you some light input for your time on the way.

This tour lasts 12 days and you will travel 190 kilometres.

Day 1: Arrival in Santiago de Compostela - Cacabelos

Arrival in Spain and transfer to Cacabelos with our minibus (~200 km). After moving into our rooms, there will be a welcome meeting to get to know each other and answer all questions that you may have.

Day 2: Cacabelos - Villafranca del Bierzo - Vega de Valcarce

Passing through the well-known pilgrim’s hub of Villafranca del Bierzo, we walk to Vega de Valcarce. You will have the option of taking the alternative route named Camino Duro (2.2 km longer and quite steep, but considerably more beautiful).

23.5 km –easy; taking the Camino Duro - 25.7 km - difficult

Day 3: Vega de Valcarce - O Cebreiro

Hiking up the mountain pass called Cebreiro. Accommodation in the beautifully situated village O Cebreiro. Here we first enter the lush region of Galicia.

11.8 km – partly very steep

Day 4: O Cebreiro - Triacastela 

On our way to the romantic city of Triacastela, we pass by the oldest chestnut tree on the Camino. It is estimated to be around 700 years old.

20.9 km – difficult as we descend from the mountains

Day 5: Triacastela - San Xil - Sarria - Rente

The dense forests and tiny villages on the way give the impression of an enchanted land of fairytales. Hiking uphill after Sarria and towards Renfe, the Pilgrims’ stamina is tested.

23.6 km - medium difficulty

Day 6: Rente - Portomarín 

On this day we will hike to Portomarín. When the village had to make way for a new reservoir in the 1960s, its two churches were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt in the new location. At low water levels, one can still see the remains of the old village of Portomarín down in the valley.

17.1 km - easy difficulty

Day 7: Portomarín - Palas de Rei 

Here, the Camino leads mainly through the woods towards Hospital de Cruz and, passing the beautiful Sierra de Ligonde, finally to Palas de Rei.

23.9 km - medium

Day 8: Palas de Rei - Mélide - Castañeda

We can stop in Mélide to have lunch in one of its famous Pulperías (pulpo = octopus) before we carry on towards Castañeda.

25 km - medium difficulty

Day 9: Castañeda - Rua de Arca 

Through woods of eucalyptus we get closer to the destination of our journey, Santiago de Compostela.

23.4 km - easy difficulty

Day 10: Rua de Arca - Santiago de Compostela 

Spiritual start into the day. Hiking over the so-called Hill of Joy (Monte do Gozo) we reach the long-awaited destination of our pilgrimage, Santiago de Compostela.

20.5 km - easy difficulty

Day 11: Santiago de Compostela

Free day in Santiago. Option to do a city tour, explore the beautiful old town, visit the pilgrim’s mess and obtain the pilgrim’s certificate, the Compostela.

Day 12: Santiago de Compostela - Return

Return flight from Santiago de Compostela.

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