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Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro in 7 stages
Starting the Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro is a truly special experience. This small mountain village, rich in history and symbolism, marks the gateway into Galicia and is one of the most magical places on the route. From here, you’ll enjoy green landscapes, charming villages, and a deep spiritual connection with nature and the Camino tradition. You’ll also walk the final 150 km—the minimum required to earn the Compostela—at a perfect pace to fully embrace the journey. If you're looking for authenticity, emotion, and beauty, O Cebreiro is the ideal starting point.
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From the heights of Os Ancares, leaving behind the picturesque pallozas and the black slate roofs, a total of 152 km await you. Seven stages will take you from the mythical mountain village of O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela, passing through rural paths, villages, native Atlantic forests (fragas), and cultivated fields. A 9-day experience that will reveal some of the great cultural treasures we preserve in Galicia.
Full program
Day 1. Arrival in O Cebreiro
To start the Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro, you’ll need to reach this small village, where the modern revival of the Camino de Santiago began.
Once there, don’t miss the Church of Santa María la Real, which holds the chalice that inspired the legend of the Holy Grail, closely linked to the pilgrimage to Compostela. It was the former monastic community of this church that passed down to us, to be enjoyed with all the senses, the cheese of O Cebreiro, which today holds a protected designation of origin.
We also recommend visiting the palloza-museum, where you can learn everything there is to know about this unique type of traditional construction.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue Casa Campelo or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Pensión Casa Navarro or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Hotel O Cebreiro or similar
Day 2. Stage O Cebreiro - Triacastela
Distance: 20.8 km | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: Triacastela
O Cebreiro is one of the landmarks of the Camino de Santiago. Not only because it marks the entrance into Galicia, but also due to its symbolism and the fact that it is one of the most popular starting points for pilgrims beginning their journey.
The stage to Triacastela begins with an uphill stretch to the Alto de San Roque (1,270 m above sea level) and its monumental statue of the pilgrim, followed by a gentle descent toward the small village of Triacastela.
In between, a peaceful walk through forested areas and green meadows that reconnects us with nature.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue Atrio or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Complexo Xacobeo or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Hotel Triacastela or similar
Day 3. Stage Triacastela - Sarria
Distance: 17.8 km (via San Xil) | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: Sarria
Before starting your second stage, you’ll need to make a decision: walk to Sarria via San Xil, following the most common and shorter route (17.8 km), or take the Samos route, a scenic variant that leads to one of the largest and most important monasteries on the Camino de Santiago and in all of Galicia.
Via San Xil, you’ll cross one of the most beautiful valleys of the entire French Way. Via Samos, you'll walk an additional 7.2 km, but you’ll enjoy views of the spectacular monastery and walk through a beautiful forest of oaks and chestnut trees. The choice is yours.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue HR or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Pensión DP Cristal or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Posada La Casona de Sarria or similar
Day 4. Stage Sarria - Portomarín
Distance: 22.2 km | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: Portomarín
This stage of the French Way will take you along rural paths and through the famous Galician corredoiras—narrow trails beneath oak trees and other native species that link the small villages scattered throughout the landscape.
As you approach Portomarín, you’ll cross the great Miño River, the most important river in Galicia, beneath whose waters lies the old village.
There, be sure to visit the impressive church-fortress of San Nicolás, which was carefully rebuilt stone by stone next to the main square after being dismantled from its original location to save it from the reservoir.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue Ferramenteiro or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Casona da Ponte or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Casa do Mestre or similar
Day 5. Stage Portomarín - Palas de Rei
Distance: 24.8 km | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: Palas de Rei
On this new stage, you’ll first climb to Castro Maior —an ancient Celtic settlement— and then continue to the Ligonde hills, gradually descending through the villages of A Eirexe and Ligonde.
Once in Palas de Rei, you’ll have the chance to visit Pambre Castle, one of the few that survived the destruction caused by the Irmandiño revolts led by Galician peasants in the 15th century.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue San Marcos or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Hospedaje Casa Avelina or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Hotel Trina 20 or similar
Day 6. Stage Palas de Rei - Arzúa
Distance: 28.5 km | Difficulty: ●●●○○ | Accommodation: Arzúa
On the sixth day of your French Way adventure from O Cebreiro, the longest walk awaits. It’s nearly 30 km, which is why many pilgrims choose to split the stage and spend the night in Melide, halfway along the route.
Whether you do or not, the day will once again be marked by beautiful rural paths and medieval bridges leading to Melide, where you shouldn't leave without trying a portion of its famous pulpo á feira—one of the most iconic and beloved octopus dishes in Galician cuisine.
From there, the Camino continues through an agricultural landscape, taking you across the beautiful Iso River and finally to your destination and well-earned rest in Arzúa. If you still have energy—or if you chose to split the stage—we recommend visiting the monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue San Francisco or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Pensión Casa Elena or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: A Casona de Nené or similar
Day 7. Stage Arzúa - O Pedrouzo
Distance: 19.1 km | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: O Pedrouzo
Penultimate stage of the French Way. Don’t leave Arzúa without tasting its famous cheese with Arzúa-Ulloa designation of origin—one of the most highly valued in Galicia’s cheesemaking tradition.
This stage offers more beautiful green landscapes and rural gems such as the chapel of Santa Irene. At the end of the day, you’ll arrive in O Pedrouzo, a village that has grown significantly in recent years, as you’ll see, and that extends a warm hospitality to pilgrims.
🛏️ Hostel: Albergue O Burgo or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Pensión Lo or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Pensión Rural O Muíño da Pena or similar
Day 8. Stage O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Distance: 19.1 km | Difficulty: ●●○○○ | Accommodation: Santiago de Compostela
At last! The final stage of your Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro begins, and the city of the Apostle awaits you in just under 20 km.
After leaving O Pedrouzo, you’ll climb through O Amenal and descend to A Lavacolla, the village that gives its name to Santiago’s airport. From there, another ascent will take you directly to Monte do Gozo—“Hill of Joy”—whose name reflects the emotion felt by pilgrims who, since the first millennium, reached Santiago along this route and caught their first glimpse of the long-awaited towers of the Cathedral.
Only four kilometers remain to reach the city center, which you’ll enter by walking through the popular neighborhoods of San Lázaro, Fontiñas or San Pedro and the famous Porta do Camiño.
🛏️ Hostel: The Last Stamp or similar
🛏️ Standard accommodation: Hospedería San Martín Pinario or similar
🛏️ Charming accommodation: Hotel Costa Vella or similar
Day 9. Unveil Santiago de Compostela
The final day is a tribute to your effort. After a well-deserved and restorative rest, you'll have the entire day free to explore the Holy City: its Cathedral and the rest of its monumental heritage. If you wish, we can help you with this too—or, if you have time, suggest visits and excursions from Santiago.
Services included
– 9-day trip through the interior of Galicia.
– 8 nights of accommodation according to the chosen category. Customize it to your liking directly on our website. No waiting, just one click!
– 8 hearty breakfasts.
– Luggage transfer during the stages.
– Complete travel documentation.
– GPS tracks on your mobile phone.
– Pilgrim’s credential.
– Travel insurance with special coverage for sports activities.
– 24/7 phone assistance during your trip.
– VAT and other applicable taxes.
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Extras in hotels and restaurants.
Other transfers requested by you that are not specified in the contract.
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Other transfers requested by you that are not specified in the contract.
Any other service not specifically defined as included.
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