Origin
Destination
Distance
22.40 km
Duration
7.47 h
Difficulty
Alta
Descent
100 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is one of the most emblematic stages of the French Way, the starting point for many pilgrims seeking to obtain the Compostela. The route is a continuous up and down through rural Galicia, with a landscape of oak forests, meadows and small villages. It's a day of great beauty and pilgrim atmosphere. The arrival at Portomarín, a rebuilt town on the shores of Belesar reservoir, with its San Nicolás fortress-church, is an unique final stage.
The Sarria to Portomarín stage is one of the most popular and crowded on the French Way, a 22.4 km journey that enters the heart of rural Galicia. The path starts from Sarria (450 m) and follows an undulating profile, with a gentle descent towards Portomarín (350 m). The route passes through a beautiful landscape, with oak forests, meadows and small villages. It is an enjoyable walk that allows you to enjoy the scenery and the pilgrim atmosphere. Arrival in Portomarín, a rebuilt village on the shores of the Belesar reservoir, is a unique endpoint. Its church-fortress of San Nicolás, transferred stone by stone from the old town, is a masterpiece of architecture. It's an stage that combines gentle exercise with rich historical and scenic experience, a perfect balance in the French Way.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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