Cycling from Sarria

Krieg01 · Oct 1, 2023

I've made it to Sarria from Leon on the Frances, I'm tired of the main highways I would like to go on more peaceful back roads, how will it be from Sarria to ride my bike on the walking trail? I'm going slow and will not be scaring Travelers.

J Willhaus · Oct 2, 2023

Krieg01 said:
I've made it to Sarria from Leon on the Frances, I'm tired of the main highways I would like to go on more peaceful back roads, how will it be from Sarria to ride my bike on the walking trail? I'm going slow and will not be scaring Travelers.

Probably busier with walkers than your previous days, but the paths are fairly wide and some paves sections.

Saint Mike II · Oct 2, 2023

Hola @Krieg01, As J Willhaus advises you will definitely encounter significantly more pilgrims by following the Camino. Yes your idea of following the walkers might be more interesting but in reality (imho) the last 50/60 KM does not have much of significance.
When I cycled in 2015 (Sept and a week in Oct), I followed the pilgrims but often it was more than a pain!
So I suggest you do this:
Leaving Sarria follow the LU633 (or the C535 - I think its the same road).. About 6 km or so you can take a minor road to the right - it will lead you to Morgade (check your regular camino guide book). From there you can follow the yellow arrow all the way to Portomarin. From there to Palas de Rei the yellow arrows will take you past Gonzar (again I think this is the LU633). The Camino virtually parallels this road to Palas.
If I remember correctly from Palas I tried to follow the camino path towards Melide but gave up and resumed riding the minor road the again tracks the camino.(I think its the N547. Around the Santiago Airpot I picked up another minor road that the pilgrims were walking on. It took me virtually all the way into Sanitago. Do stop at Monte del Gozo, you might need to walk of track about 1 km to your left (south) to get the best view of the city and the Cathedral. Take it real steady coming down from Mt Gozo the road will be packed with walking pilgrims who wander along like lost sheep.
Hope this helps. Cheers

Krieg01 · Oct 2, 2023

Saint Mike II said:
Hola @Krieg01, As J Willhaus advises you will definitely encounter significantly more pilgrims by following the Camino. Yes your idea of following the walkers might be more interesting but in reality (imho) the last 50/60 KM does not have much of significance.
When I cycled in 2015 (Sept and a week in Oct), I followed the pilgrims but often it was more than a pain!
So I suggest you do this:
Leaving Sarria follow the LU633 (or the C535 - I think its the same road).. About 6 km or so you can take a minor road to the right - it will lead you to Morgade (check your regular camino guide book). From there you can follow the yellow arrow all the way to Portomarin. From there to Palas de Rei the yellow arrows will take you past Gonzar (again I think this is the LU633). The Camino virtually parallels this road to Palas.
If I remember correctly from Palas I tried to follow the camino path towards Melide but gave up and resumed riding the minor road the again tracks the camino.(I think its the N547. Around the Santiago Airpot I picked up another minor road that the pilgrims were walking on. It took me virtually all the way into Sanitago. Do stop at Monte del Gozo, you might need to walk of track about 1 km to your left (south) to get the best view of the city and the Cathedral. Take it real steady coming down from Mt Gozo the road will be packed with walking pilgrims who wander along like lost sheep.
Hope this helps. Cheers

It helps a lot

thank you for the timley response. Buen Camino

Krieg01 · Oct 2, 2023

J Willhaus said:
Probably busier with walkers than your previous days, but the paths are fairly wide and some paves sections.

Thank you

Buen Camino

Skinnybiker · Oct 2, 2023

Here's a link from a ride last year, may contain useful info?

2022 Spain & Some Portugal: Day 16: Fonfria to Portomarin: Some beautiful Camino but too many Peregrinos

Some beautiful Camino but too many Peregrinos

www.crazyguyonabike.com

BR Skinnybiker

Jimmy Duggan · Oct 2, 2023

Saint Mike II said:
Hola @Krieg01, As J Willhaus advises you will definitely encounter significantly more pilgrims by following the Camino. Yes your idea of following the walkers might be more interesting but in reality (imho) the last 50/60 KM does not have much of significance.
When I cycled in 2015 (Sept and a week in Oct), I followed the pilgrims but often it was more than a pain!
So I suggest you do this:
Leaving Sarria follow the LU633 (or the C535 - I think its the same road).. About 6 km or so you can take a minor road to the right - it will lead you to Morgade (check your regular camino guide book). From there you can follow the yellow arrow all the way to Portomarin. From there to Palas de Rei the yellow arrows will take you past Gonzar (again I think this is the LU633). The Camino virtually parallels this road to Palas.
If I remember correctly from Palas I tried to follow the camino path towards Melide but gave up and resumed riding the minor road the again tracks the camino.(I think its the N547. Around the Santiago Airpot I picked up another minor road that the pilgrims were walking on. It took me virtually all the way into Sanitago. Do stop at Monte del Gozo, you might need to walk of track about 1 km to your left (south) to get the best view of the city and the Cathedral. Take it real steady coming down from Mt Gozo the road will be packed with walking pilgrims who wander along like lost sheep.
Hope this helps. Cheers

Yes it is the N547 , I did exactly the same route in July and as you said you are riding right alongside the Camino path after Gonzar . I liked riding on the Camino path but there are times it is simply easier to ride the road parallel as it gets very busy that last 100km