
Camino Frances: Sarria to Santiago Final Stage
Photo: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
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Hiking route
· Sarria
Sarria to Portomarin
Difficulty
easy
Distance
22.5 km
Duration
5:39 h
Ascent
387 m
Descent
452 m
Walk from Sarria to Portimarin, enjoy winding through small hamlets and the panoramic views from Pena dos Corvos.
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Macs Adventure
Hiking route
· Portomarín
Portomarin to Palas de Rei
Difficulty
easy
Distance
25 km
Duration
6:45 h
Ascent
486 m
Descent
321 m
Start in Portomarin, cross the Minho river and ascend up to the Church of Santa Maria before descending into Palas de Rei.
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Macs Adventure
Hiking route
· Palas de Rei
Palas de Rei to Arzua
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
29.5 km
Duration
6:46 h
Ascent
500 m
Descent
675 m
Today's section is a long day's walk from Palas de Rei via Melide to Arzua.
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking route
· Arzúa
Arzua to Rua
Difficulty
Distance
18.1 km
Duration
4:21 h
Ascent
237 m
Descent
352 m
For half of the day's route follow natural pathways with good shade, and end the stage with a gentle climb around the alta de Santra Irene.
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure
Hiking route
· O Pino
Rua to Santiago
Difficulty
Distance
22.5 km
Duration
5:10 h
Ascent
260 m
Descent
282 m
Make the most of the shade in the dense eucalyptus forests before you get closer to the city. Many pilgrims join the route for this day into ...
from Laura Paterson,
Macs Adventure