Origin
Destination
Distance
18.30 km
Duration
4.25 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
220 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage offers the pilgrim the option to choose between two variants. The northern route, shorter (18.3 km) and mountainous, passes by San Xil and offers beautiful rural landscapes of Galicia. The southern route, longer (25 km), is flatter and has the great advantage of passing through the impressive Monastery of Samos, one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in Spain. Both routes are of great beauty and run through a "corridoirs", forests and villages. The two variants converge at Sarria's entrance, one of the most important towns on the Camino, and the starting point for most pilgrims who complete the last 100 kilometers.
From Triacastela, the Camino splits off, offering pilgrims two magnificent options to reach Sarria. The choice often depends on the available time and each individual's interests.
The San Xil variant is the shortest (18.3 km) and follows most pilgrims. It's a mountainous route, more direct, that ascends through forests and meadows, offering spectacular views of the valley. This is a beautiful natural route that runs along authentic trails and "corredoirs".
The Samos variant is longer (25 km), but its profile is smoother as it follows the course of the River Oribio. The main attraction of this route is the visit to San Xulián de Samos Monastery. This impressive Benedictine monastery, one of Spain's oldest, is an architectural gem with two magnificent cloisters (one Gothic and another Neoclassical) and a monumental church. A visit here is almost obligatory and well worth the extra kilometers. The walk from the monastery to Sarria is a pleasant riverside stroll.
Both routes converge near Sarria. Arrival in this Lucene town marks a turning point on the Camino. Sarria is the preferred starting point for those who want to walk the final 100 km required to obtain the "Compostela". As a result, the atmosphere in its streets is vibrant, with an enormous influx of pilgrims and a complete range of services. The old town's upper part preserves the church of Santa Mariña and the remains of a castle.
The San Xil variant is the shortest (18.3 km) and follows most pilgrims. It's a mountainous route, more direct, that ascends through forests and meadows, offering spectacular views of the valley. This is a beautiful natural route that runs along authentic trails and "corredoirs".
The Samos variant is longer (25 km), but its profile is smoother as it follows the course of the River Oribio. The main attraction of this route is the visit to San Xulián de Samos Monastery. This impressive Benedictine monastery, one of Spain's oldest, is an architectural gem with two magnificent cloisters (one Gothic and another Neoclassical) and a monumental church. A visit here is almost obligatory and well worth the extra kilometers. The walk from the monastery to Sarria is a pleasant riverside stroll.
Both routes converge near Sarria. Arrival in this Lucene town marks a turning point on the Camino. Sarria is the preferred starting point for those who want to walk the final 100 km required to obtain the "Compostela". As a result, the atmosphere in its streets is vibrant, with an enormous influx of pilgrims and a complete range of services. The old town's upper part preserves the church of Santa Mariña and the remains of a castle.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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Albergue Atrio
Albergue A Pedra
Albergue Granxa Escola de Barreiros
Albergue Oasis
Albergue San Lázaro Sarria
Casa Arza
Pension Casa Simón
Pensión-Albergue Lemos
Albergue A Horta de Abel
Albergue De Don Álvaro
Albergue Mayor
Hostel Andaina
Obradoiro
dp85 Apartamentos
Hotel Alda Triacastela
Casa Olga Triacastela
Pensión y apartamentos turísticos Javier
Albergue Alma do Camiño
Albergue Credencial
Casa Arilo
Rentxacobeo
Casa David Triacastela - Hostal 2 Estrellas
Hotel Alfonso IX
Hotel Duerming Villa de Sarria
Pensión Escalinata
Albergue los Blasones
Albergue municipal de peregrinos de Sarria
Albergue O Durmiñento
Pensión García en Triacastela
Apartamentos Camino de Santiago
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