Hikes in Paradela

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.

Small river hike near the Camino de Santiago The town of Portomarín on the Belesar Reservoir damming the Río Miño is an important stop on the Camino de Santiago. Away from the pilgrim traffic, the hike runs along the beautiful forested shore of the Río Loio, shortly before it flows into the reservoir. Along the way, a restored mill invites you to take a break.

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

Stage 30 of the French Way of Santiago, the first for many pilgrims who start in Sarria to meet the religious distance requirement (100 km).

The route between Sarria and Portomarín is a little gem; we walk through rolling pastures and pass through many small villages that are entirely centered around livestock farming. The trails are generally very easy, as there are hardly any inclines. However, during heavy rain, the paths can turn into long stretches of flooded terrain, which can sometimes be knee-deep in water.> We follow the road slightly uphill from Sarria’s old town ( 01), turn right onto the cross street past a lookout point, and arrive at the Santa María Magdalena Monastery. In a 90° turn, we take an inconspicuous left turn at the cemetery, walk down the very steep concrete road, and are already outside the town. Keeping the road on our right, then turning left over the bridge, the Camino leads through meadows and along railroad tracks. Soon, with the road on our right, we leave the road and its noise behind as we head uphill through the forest. We then emerge onto large, flat pastures with scenic views and soon reach Barbadelo 02. After 1.5 km on the road, we turn left toward Rente 03, from where we rejoin the road and emerge at A Serra 04. Crossing the street, past the snack vending machine, we turn right onto an avenue lined with gnarled trees and pass a pig farm. We follow this path for a while before turning right downhill at the “Casa Albergue” sign. From here until just before Portomarín, the trail can become severely flooded from time to time when it rains. About 1 km further on, we reach A Pena 05; continuing along the road, we soon arrive at Peruscallo and follow the beautiful, well-maintained trails to Cortiñas/Lavandeira 06. The trails generally alternate between well-maintained gravel sections and rockier paths with muddy stretches. Hopefully staying dry, we pass through A Brea, then continue a short distance to Morgade 07, where there’s a bar that’s unfortunately closed in winter. Continuing across the idyllic pasture, we reach Ferreiros 08 and walk along the road again. At the edge of town, there’s a covered rest area below the modern hostel and next to another inviting bar. After a few more meters on the road, the Camino veers right again toward A Pena (Ferreiros), where the 100,000-km mark awaits us! After passing through As Rozas, we turn right after a few meters on the road and continue along a beautiful sunken path that leads us downhill on relatively rocky trails to Moimentos 09. A few meters further on, we come to two or three houses with a rest area enclosed on three sides or covered by a roof—the entrance to the Mercadoiro.We continue through A Porrocho to Vilachá. Shortly after that, at fork 10, we have to choose between the left path, “Historico,” and the right, newer path, “Secundaro.” We stay on the “Historico”—Portomarín lies ahead of us. We ignore the shortcut on the right and follow the road. Just before we reach the main road, the Camino directs us right onto a side path. When it rains, this path gets very muddy and wet, so it’s better to take the busier main road to the right toward the bridge. From there, we have another beautiful view of the town and the reservoir at our feet. As soon as we cross the bridge, we have to climb the stairs. To reach the center of Portomarín 11, we continue straight ahead and then turn right, following the row of houses uphill.

In this stage you will combine road and mountain over a 25-kilometer route. After climbing some slopes, it will be worth taking a small detour to visit the Castromaior hillfort, a Celtic settlement that bears witness to the past of the Galician community. After passing several villages,

Sechste Etappe von Ponferrada nach Santiago de Compostela

Giv en oversigt over din rute med maksimalt 180 tegn

Chemin de StJean Pied de Port à santiago de Compostella