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We would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella over 6 days of walking. Looking for an itinerary for this? can anyone recommend one and the best places to stop over in? Would greatly appreciate any feedback thank you
Truer words have not been spoken. As I have written there are wonderful albergues that check all the boxes ahead of time that because of people and circumstances became just another albergue for me. I remember staying in the Muni in Baamonde on the Norte. It was a nice and clean and simple albergue. It was really there or keep walking. It was really cold and was raining. There is a garden but with the rain and cold it was not really enjoyable. Of course there were was a kitchen but s usual nothing to cook with. After dinner I returned from dinner and met a German man. We were the only two in our room. It was so F87king cold that night. We were both sleeping in all our clothes. It was actually colder in the room than it was in the street. But he and I had so much fun bitching and complaining and being cold that I actually ended up having a decent night's sleep and a memory for a lifetime. So who knows where the great moments will come!@zarifi, welcome to the forum https://www.gronze.com/camino-frances will help you plan your stages and choose your accommodations.
My favourite Albergues are the ones where I lay my weary head. Your requirements may differ; required standards of accommodation are so personal. There are a multitude of options between Sarria and Santiago.
Try this, this was our itinerary 3 years ago. We prefer cheaper hotels rather than albergues.We would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella over 6 days of walking. Looking for an itinerary for this? can anyone recommend one and the best places to stop over in? Would greatly appreciate any feedback thank you
If you are looking for hours of solitude, you should either walk mid-winter or walk a different, lonlier route.Hello everyone, i have just started reading this. I was so proud to make the decision to walk the last 110k. But then saw all the comments about how busy it was , and negativity towrds doing the last part.
I was hoping for a personal journey without booking stays in advance and going with the flow.
I was also hoping for some hours of solitude, this seems like neither of theses plans are realistic?
How busy is this part? do you get any moments alone?
Do i have to book hostels in advance??
Disappointed from Devon!
Most people do not walk with an organized group. You need a credencial - a "pilgrim passport". You can get one in Sarria or from the Confraternity of St James in London or online from Ivar's store. You then make sure that you have this stamped at least twice per day. Usually one will be from wherever you sleep. The other can be from a church or a bar or many other places. Not hard to find. You then take it to the Santiago pilgrim office on your arrival and ask there for a Compostela. If it is busy then you take a numbered ticket and return later.Also if i do not go through an organized walking party and do this on my own for charity, how do i get the “Compostela” certificate, ?
JanejanieHello everyone, i have just started reading this. I was so proud to make the decision to walk the last 110k. But then saw all the comments about how busy it was , and negativity towrds doing the last part.
I was hoping for a personal journey without booking stays in advance and going with the flow.
I was also hoping for some hours of solitude, this seems like neither of theses plans are realistic?
How busy is this part? do you get any moments alone?
Do i have to book hostels in advance??
Disappointed from Devon!
If you’re looking for a route that’s similar in distance, offers plenty of solitude and has reasonably good infrastructure, I’d consider the Camino Inglés, Ferrol to SdC. Did it in June of 19 and saw very few Pilgrims until Hospital de Bruma.Hello everyone, i have just started reading this. I was so proud to make the decision to walk the last 110k. But then saw all the comments about how busy it was , and negativity towrds doing the last part.
I was hoping for a personal journey without booking stays in advance and going with the flow.
I was also hoping for some hours of solitude, this seems like neither of theses plans are realistic?
How busy is this part? do you get any moments alone?
Do i have to book hostels in advance??
Disappointed from Devon!
Thank you so much , this is a great help to me.For a six day split I would suggest:
Sarria to Portomarin 21.6 km
Portomarin to Lestedo 19.2 km
Lestedo to Melide 18.8 km
Melide to Arzúa 14.2 km
Arzúa to Pedrouzo 20.4 km
Pedrouzo to Santiago 19.6 km
As a more relaxed and "off-stage" Camino I would suggest the following 7 day Camino:
Sarria to Mercadoiro 16.8 km
Mercadoiro to Hospital da Cruz 16.2 km
Hospital da Cruz to San Xulián do Camiño 16.1 km
San Xulián do Camiño to Boente 16.4 km
Boente to A Calle 16.3 km
A Calle to Amenal 14.9 km
Amenal to Santiago 17.0 km
To avoid the crowds, I would suggest a lazy breakfast and leave each morning at 9 or even 9:30.
Buen Camino!
I hate to be "Debbie Downer" here, but from my two experiences, that walk from Sarria to Santiago was my least favorite....primarily on the last walk (Fall 2019) because the increase in tour groups was phenomenal since my first walk in Spring 2017. I found one guide with 34 "pilgrims", a group from the US who actually had a bus staged along the way like a "hop on, hop off" tour, and very crowded roads and pathways. Now, most of them stayed in the small hotels, but there was a very large group of teens that occupied one of the best albergues in Palas de Rei. It seems that section is so popular because it's just a few days and is relatively easy to walk. If I had a short period of time available, I think I'd choose Pamplona - Logrono, or Burgos to Leon.....a little tougher maybe, but beautiful and peaceful.We would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostella over 6 days of walking. Looking for an itinerary for this? can anyone recommend one and the best places to stop over in? Would greatly appreciate any feedback thank you
I read an article in a Burgos website earlier this week mentioning a number of cancellations from overseas visitors. There was some optimistic prediction that a lot of the vacancies might be filled by Spanish tourists opting to remain closer to home rather than travelling abroad this year. Too early to say quite what the net effect will be.I have walked the Frances 5 times and will be returning for a 6th this April. But having said that can I suggest you will NOT have any problems this year finding accom as the Corona scare will cause many to delay their trip.
I read an article in a Burgos website earlier this week mentioning a number of cancellations from overseas visitors. There was some optimistic prediction that a lot of the vacancies might be filled by Spanish tourists opting to remain closer to home rather than travelling abroad this year. Too early to say quite what the net effect will be.
I feel determined to still go ahead.
Will it be ok to make my way and stop and find accommodation as I go , or would you recommend booking ahead?
Also if i do not go through an organized walking party and do this on my own for charity, how do i get the “Compostela” certificate, ?
I feel determined to still go ahead.
Will it be ok to make my way and stop and find accommodation as I go , or would you recommend booking ahead?
Also if i do not go through an organized walking party and do this on my own for charity, how do i get the “Compostela” certificate, ?
Like everything else it depends on when you are walking. From May to September this part is very busy, almost a procession. However you can be as solitary as you need because no one imposes themselves on any other. The biggest threat are the well meaning fund raisers who have raised funding for various good causes in their home place and are a bit overwhelmed by their achievements some of which are quit remarkable and highly laudable. The walking is mostly easy with some really peaceful forested areas.Hello everyone, i have just started reading this. I was so proud to make the decision to walk the last 110k. But then saw all the comments about how busy it was , and negativity towrds doing the last part.
I was hoping for a personal journey without booking stays in advance and going with the flow.
I was also hoping for some hours of solitude, this seems like neither of theses plans are realistic?
How busy is this part? do you get any moments alone?
Do i have to book hostels in advance??
Disappointed from Devon!
Hi LanceI have walked the Frances 5 times and will be returning for a 6th this April. But having said that can I suggest you will NOT have any problems this year finding accom as the Corona scare will cause many to delay their trip.
Sarria has a host of places to stay as does Portamarin, Palas de Rei (I always book a private room at the San Marco albergue so I can rest and relax for a few days. I also love exploring Palas de Rei), Arzua, and O'Pedrozo. Can I also suggest that Monte de Gozo will have beds available at any time? I now stay well outside of the centre at Albergue Acurario de Santiago de Compostela (http/www.acuariosantiago.com or reserva@acurariosantiago.com). They have lots of spaces for relaxing, cooking, eating, reading, etc. and coffee shops up on the main road [take a right when you get up to the main road. It's the little place to the left and just close to the bus stop. PS you get a free 'cake' when you get the coffee. Love it.]
Here's a basic map for you.
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Hi Lance
Love your attitude! You’ve reminded me of why I keep coming back to the Camino Frances. I too am doing an April start from SJPD. with a night booked at Orisson on the 18th.
Hope to see you along the way!
I am the Scotsman with the guitar
Regards Lindsay
Follow other pilgrims will be no problem. It’s very busy from Sarria on forth. Hope your not looking for solitude during this walk, otherwise I’d recommend another section. Nonetheless it’s beautiful from Sarria to Santiago.