Camino Frances (final 100 km)
Also known as: Sarria - Santiago
The final stage of the Camino Francés - Galician hamlets, eucalyptus lanes, and the arrival at Santiago Cathedral
The route
The line through Galicia, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1SarriaTrailhead
Start (min 100 km)
- 2PortomarínJunction
Reservoir town
- 3Palas de ReiJunction
Midway
- 4Melide / ArzúaJunction
Pulpo country
- 5Santiago de CompostelaTrailhead
The Cathedral
Season & conditions
Apr-Oct (busy Jun-Sep)
Galician rain and mild temperatures; summer heat
Walkable year-round; Galician rain any time; busiest summer. Confirm.
On the trail
Rolling Galician farmland, villages, oak woods and old stone paths
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Very busy - the most-walked Camino section
Start further back (Ponferrada, León); the Camino has many routes
Getting there & staying
Sarria (train/bus) to Santiago de Compostela
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Albergues (pilgrim hostels), pensions and hotels every few km - the classic Camino network
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Sarria; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; get the pilgrim credencial and 2 stamps/day for the Compostela (100 km is the minimum on foot); dense albergue network. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Blisters, heat, road sections, crowds in summer
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.