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Fellow Kiwi here, and Im biased, but I would pick the route via Samos every time. At the bottom of Triacastela turn left instead of right.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
As far as when to start, be aware that May and September are busy months, especially the early weeks of those months. The first time I walked I arrived in St Jean on 1st September, without realising it was the biggest day for pilgrims in that year.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
Trust that instinct!Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And trust Anamiri! I 100% agree, there was something magical about the walk from Triacastela to Samos.Fellow Kiwi here, and Im biased, but I would pick the route via Samos every time. At the bottom of Triacastela turn left instead of right.
I count it as one of the best days walking on the Camino -
Trust that instinct!
And trust Anamiri! I 100% agree, there was something magical about the walk from Triacastela to Samos.
Great advice!When you leave Samos, instead of stopping in Sarria, keep on and stop in Barbedelo instead. You will have the Camino all to yourself the next morning, without the crowds that start in Sarria every day.
I was walking this part the middle of May this year, and it was lovely and green, and not too hot.
Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
Many many pilgrims walk from Sarria to Santiago so they can walk the 100km to obtain their Compostela. Starting before Sarria may provide you a taste of the Camino before the larger number of pilgrims begin walking. Sunrise is earlier in the May/June (6-ish) vs 7:15-7:30-ish in September. Any time has its merits. Planning gets you to the start of your walk and after that let go of all expectations and experience your Camino.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
I’ve walked twice in May and would recommend that time because it’s beautiful Spring and not too hot or cold. You’re coming to the rainiest part of the Camino and it can-and will-rain hard and long any time of year. Buen Camino you two!Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
Triacastela to Sarria via Samos (a must) was one of my favorite parts of the Camino Frances.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
You certainly have experience that is very helpful! Thank youAussie here. We started the "non-gap" (not skipping any bits) part of our Camino Frances in Vilafranca. Those first days, going up Cebreiro and down to Triscastela were very beautiful. Personally, the walk to Triacastela was challenging: my husband has a sunstroke and I had to bounce back and forth between carrying him and 2 backpacks into Triacastela looking for help. But even with that medical stress, I did feel it was a beautiful place, and people were just angels, ready to help.
I didn´t go to Samos, as I was running the shortest route possible into the city, but I will choose that route if walking the Frances again.
If you have the time to walk one extra day, just do it. The route is very well marked, there are places to get water and food. And there is a sudden change in the "camino mood" once you reach Sarria - if you start before that, you will notice.
May/June tend to be be hotter than September, but they are both times of good weather. Choose the one that fits your schedule better. And buen camino!
EDIT: I just re-read hat you asked from thoughts of experienced pilgrims. We were clearly not experienced when we walked the Frances! But we did learn a thing or two since then...
Thank you - yes, we will continue to Santiago. We had been thinking about staying nights at places other than the ”stage ends” so we are loving the advice from everyoneTo clarify, are you thinking about whether to start in Triacastela vs. Sarria, but in either case you would walk on to Santiago? If you have time, you should certainly add on the extra day before Sarria - it is a very nice walk (assuming you would take the Samos route if you are bothering to add this day). Depending on your timing, and how short you want your stages to be, you could stay overnight in Samos and have a lovely start to your Camino.
Regarding timing of crowds, it is important to understand a bit more detail about the generalized statements about crowds on the Camino. Here is a thread that discusses it. May and September are the busiest months from SJPP, but those people don't get to Sarria until June/Oct. The busiest months for Sarria to Santiago are July and August when large numbers of Spaniards walk. Although Sarria-Santiago is "busy" for over 6 months per year, there is lots of accommodation, so I would expect May to be a good time.
The generalized statements about weather can also be misleading. If you check out the weather statistics for Sarria, I think you will find that September is hotter than May, not the reverse. See, for example, the attached snip from weatherspark.com
You can find that information further down on the same weatherspark.com page for Sarria.is either time likely to have fewer rainy days than the other, please?
Hi there I am currently in NZ visiting my youngest son. My advice is to go via Samos. Firstly the walks are well wooded and so protective from the sun. And also there is a nice shallow river you can cool your feet in. Secondly the monastery at Samos is a wonderful atmospheric basement to sleep in and they don' t unlock the door until 7 am. The evening mass is most refreshing and grounding for your walk. Finally there is plenty of history you can be shown if the guide is available. Apparently some of the senior Nazi leaders were hidden there on their way to South America at the end of WW2. The walk from Samos to Sarria is also well wooded along a pleasant undulating valley before joining the busy road into Sarria for the last 2 miles. Have a great Camino. The Spanish are so welcoming. Their lagers are so refreshing after a days walking, especially if you squeeze half a lemon in.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
Experiencing easter in Spain is special for all and everyone. Believers or non belivers….still hit’s homeHi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
I agree. Triacastela to Samos and then Sarria. Peaceful woodland walk.Fellow Kiwi here, and Im biased, but I would pick the route via Samos every time. At the bottom of Triacastela turn left instead of right.
I count it as one of the best days walking on the Camino - its a bit like the land that time forgot. Plus theres that wonderful feeling at the top when you first see the monastery through the hole in the stone wall.
The walk from Samos to Sarria is also much nicer.
You will hit the crowds soon enough when you reach Sarria, so its nice to have these two special days.
(I also like the walk along the ridge then down from Fonfria to Triacastela)
Just finished walking in September. Very good weather, albergues were not 100% full. I would recommend the month.Hi team. Long story behind our decision (as I’m sure we all have right?), but best-husband-in-the-world and I will walk our first Camino in 2023.
Firstly, we were planning on starting this one in Sarria but for reasons unknown I‘m drawn to starting in Triacastela. I know there’s beauty in every stage, but would love anyone’s feedback about the walk from Triacastela to Sarria, thank you.
And I know it’s a “how long is a piece of string” question, but - when to walk? We are thinking either May/June or September. Any thoughts or recommendations please?
I am grateful to have found this forum and for the generosity, caring, empathy and sympathy within. Many thanks to all and thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer us the benefit of their knowledge and experience.
Best wishes from the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand
plenty of places to rest up in Samos ... but be aware, there used to be a significant mold and mildew problem (2018?) in the monastery albergue which I and my fellow hospitalero reported to the health authorities. Hopefully this is no longer a problem ... and the river is great for a cold dip!Fellow Kiwi here, and Im biased, but I would pick the route via Samos every time. At the bottom of Triacastela turn left instead of right.
I count it as one of the best days walking on the Camino - its a bit like the land that time forgot. Plus theres that wonderful feeling at the top when you first see the monastery through the hole in the stone wall.
The walk from Samos to Sarria is also much nicer.
You will hit the crowds soon enough when you reach Sarria, so its nice to have these two special days.
(I also like the walk along the ridge then down from Fonfria to Triacastela)
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