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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Hotel Alfonso IX
Boutique Vila de Triacastela
Casa Baran
Casa Pacios
El Malecon
Hotel Roma
Duerming Villa De Sarria Hotel
Hotel Alda Triacastela
Pensión Albergue A Pedra
Pension-Albergue Don Alvaro
Albergue Don Álvaro
Albergue Mayor
Albergue San Lázaro
Casa da Marquesa
Hotel Novoa
Pensión Don Álvaro
Pensión Praza Camelias
Travesía Rooms
Albergue Atrio
Albergue Berce do Camiño
Albergue HR
Andaina
Aqua Rooms Sarria
Casa Acougo, Sarria
Casa Arturo
Casa David
Casa de Fernando
Casa Morgade
Casa Os Prados da Albela
Casa Pacios by M de Santiago
Complexo Xacobeo
dpCristal City Apartments
dpCristal El Rinconcito
Greco 8
Hostal-Meson Vilasante
La Casona de Sarria
La Posada de La Casona de Sarria
Obradoiro
Pensión Casa do Gallo Sarria
Pension Casa Simon
Pensión CREDENCIAL
Pension Escalinata
Pensión Garcia
Pensión Lemos
Pensión Rúa Peregrino
Pension Sarria
Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Triacastela Sunset Terrace
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