Hikes in Melide

Your route, to the end of the Camino, is not extremely complicated, the average of its stages is around 24-25 km/day, something very normal on the Jacobean route. If we take a look at its profile in search of big slopes, the most notable is the climb to O Cebreiro, a classic. This climb is somewhat complicated, so much so that, hundreds of years ago in winter times and due to its snowfalls, there was a need to avoid this climb. That is why one of the main routes of the Camino called Winter Route (Camino de Invierno) emerged, which diverted south of Galicia and thus avoided the mentioned climb. Nowadays, even in winter, it is not complicated to make that climb due to all the equipment available and even a much better physical preparation by the pilgrims who make the Camino.

Day 1 - Departure by Ryanair flight from Frankfurt-Hahn to Santiago de Compostela. Night in Santiago Day 2 - The next morning train to Sarria. Night in Sarria. Day 3 – stage from Sarria station to Portomarin: 24.3 km The "100 km marker" is 16 km from Sarria station, 100 m before crossing A Pena (Ferreiros) on the Sarria - Portomarin stage of the Camino Francés; to the left of the camino, many pilgrims pass by without seeing it! Before crossing the Portomarin bridge, see in the small shelter the photos of the history of the dam which completely submerged in 1962 the medieval bridge and the old village of Portomarin that stretched on both sides of the river. Day 4 – stage from Portomarin to Palas de Rei: 25.5 km Day 5 – stage from Palas de Rei to Arzùa: 29.6 km Day 6 – stage from Arzùa to O Pedrouzo: 20.2 km Day 7 – stage from O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela: 19.5 km Reliquary with the relics of Saint James in the crypt of the Santiago cathedral and embrace the statue of the apostle overlooking the main altar This Friday evening the mass started at 7:30 PM. To get a place in the axis of the Botafumeiro, you must arrive at least 45 minutes before. After the mass the Botafumeiro is activated; the giant censer in the cathedral of Saint James of Compostela. Enjoy the lively streets of Santiago Day 8 – train from Santiago de Compostela to Irun. Night in Irun. Day 9 – train from Hendaye to Paris-Montparnasse then Paris Est-Forbach No difficulty on the 119 km route from Sarria to Santiago. Maximum altitude 725 m minimum altitude 247 m. Perfect and dense signage. We booked all our accommodations on booking.com Many possibilities to eat along the way in the Albergue BUEN CAMINO! Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UCKZNeCSxVDzdts83 Video: https://youtu.be/9A8FHRcjOHs Website of the Bitche Vosges club: http://www.clubvosgienbitche.fr/topoguide-balades-pays-bitche.html

Although the route is mostly peaceful, there are actually very few sections along (noisy) roads. The trails can get very slippery here when it rains, but they’re generally well-maintained and alternate briskly between gravel, asphalt, and sand or grit.> From Palas de Rei 01, the arrows guide us right through the town, so we cross the N-547 twice. However, once we’ve passed the main square and the Camino leads down through fields to the left of the road, we might as well follow the N-547 along the sidewalk until we reach the town exit sign. The Camino itself winds back and forth more or less before leading back to the road. Beyond that sign, it does the same, but shortly afterward it turns right again, heading uphill into the small village of O Carballa 02. At the end of the village, we turn left across the N-547, which we now leave behind for the time being, and hike downhill through a grove of eucalyptus trees. The path can be muddy and slippery, especially when covered with fallen leaves. We walk under the approaching highway bridge, which ends there. Shortly afterward, we cross San Xulián do Camino 03. Then a beautiful sunken path takes us down to A Ponte Compaña 04 and on, along partly uneven trails, to Casanova 05. After a short uphill stretch, we hike through an oak-lined ravine and then back downhill again, on terrain that is partly uneven and muddy. The landscape opens up to reveal fields, and on the way to the main road, we pass a few houses.Until we reach paved asphalt again, the condition of the path changes constantly. The road leads us to O Coto, right next to the N-547, where we can take a nice break at the lovely bar. We continue to stay away from the road, as the Camino veers off to the left of it once more. We hike along good, solid paths to the nearby town of O Leboreiro. Moving back and forth from the noisy road, we hike through charming landscapes. Whether it’s heathland, pastures, or fields and groves, the scenery is always broken up and dotted with picturesque houses—just enough so as not to feel intrusive. Eucalyptus trees also appear here and there, adding variety to the classic oak forests. After passing a fairly small industrial and commercial area, we soon enter a wooded section again. As soon as we cross the bridge over the Río Furelos, we’re in the suburb of the same name, Melide 06. The town itself is already visible in the background. From here, it’s still a good 12 km to the end of the stage. From the center, we turn right onto the next side street, which takes us to the church and the old town (follow the signs). As we zigzag out of town, we have to pass a cemetery to cross the busy main street and reach the much quieter side street. Soon after, the Camino branches off to the right; we pass another cemetery and soon come to a fork in the trail 07. In case of rain or wet conditions, the left fork is recommended, while the right fork leads through a eucalyptus forest and across a river (which has been made passable with large stones).Emerging from the forest, we reach O Barreiro right on the N-547, but here, too, we turn left away from the road. In Boente de Arriba, there is a German hostel with a café. Heading down to Boente 08 itself, we cross the road and turn right into the grove. Passing under the bridge, we reach a rest area, walk uphill again, and come to another fork 09. Here, we can stay on the main path to the right. In the next village, A Castañeda 10, and the surrounding hamlets, the landscape opens up again, offering plenty of views. After more ups and downs, we cross the N-547 via a bridge, reach the Río Iso via the medieval bridge, and walk throughRibadiso 11 before changing sides of the road again. The Camino takes a detour to the left of the road to pass under it. We emerge right next to a hostel in Ribadiso de Arriba and turn right up the side street. On the final climb to Arzúa 12, we follow the N-547 on its left side to our destination, still a good 1.5 km away.

This is the longest stage of the French Way within the Galician community, 29 kilometers separate you from your destination so we recommend taking it easy and enjoying the surroundings, as it is also one of the stages with the most scenic beauty of the itinerary.

Stage 32 of the French Way of Santiago and the third for many pilgrims who start in Sarria to meet the religious distance requirement (100 km).

Here all the North and Primitive Ways join on the French Way

Giv en oversigt over din rute med maksimalt 180 tegn

Chemin de StJean Pied de Port à santiago de Compostella