Camino de Santiago from Ponferrada to Sarria

This fascinating tour along the seventh section of the Camino Frances begins in the city of Ponferrada. There you can visit the Templar Castle, a military construction that in the Middle Ages was one of the largest fortresses in north-eastern Spain, and the Clock Tower, located at one of the gates at the medieval wall of the city.

Overnight in Ponferrada

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Bierzo region characterized by its beautiful natural landscapes and charming and traditional villages.

Take advantage of it to delight in the local gastronomy and taste a good glass of wine.

At the end of the day, you will arrive at Villafranca del Bierzo, a must-see on the pilgrimage route. There you can visit the castle-palace of the Marquises of Villafranca, a building dating from the 16^th century, or the Church of Santiago, Romanesque in style and erected in the 12^th century.

Overnight in Villafranca del Bierzo

Today you will have the privilege of touring one of the most emblematic stages on the Camino Frances and you can choose whether you do the entire walk to O Cebreiro, or if you prefer to spend the night in Herrerias, a municipality located in the Nansa River basin.

You will leave Castile and Leon behind to enter Galicia. The walk will require a lot of physical effort, as you must ascend more than 1,000 m along the Valcarce River Valley until you reach O Cebreiro, the first Galician village on the Camino Frances.

Take advantage of the rest of the day to discover its historical richness and visit the Church of Santa Maria la Real and get to know the famous Miracle of the Eucharist.  

Overnight in O Cebreiro

The walk will be much easier and more relaxed than yesterday's. You will start the day with the spectacular views that you will have from O Cebreiro and then cross the Sierra de Ranadoiro, a range of mountains to the east of Galicia, located between As Nogais and Pedrafita do Cebreiro.

Later you will cross the Alto do Poio, a mountain pass that corresponds to the highest point on the Camino Frances through the region of Galicia, until you reach Triacastela, a municipality located in the province of Lugo, surrounded by beautiful valleys.

Overnight in Triacastela

Today you can choose which route to take to get to Sarria. You will have the possibility to go through San Xil or along the Samos variant.

The first option is a pilgrims’ favourite, as it is the original and the shortest. In addition, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes as you traverse the charming oak forests. On the tour you will find pilgrim markers, stone blocks or concrete that will indicate the direction of the Camino and the distance that separates you from Santiago de Compostela.

The second route will allow you to visit the Monastery of San Julian de Samos, which dates back to the 6^thcentury and which in ancient times was a school of philosophy and theology. You will walk among chestnut forests and on the banks of the River Sarria, also called Oribio.

Overnight in Sarria

Before saying goodbye to this unforgettable walking holiday, you can get to know Sarria, the favourite starting point for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela.

There you can visit the centre and discover its beautiful constructions, walk along Rua Maior until you reach the Church of Santa Marina, in a neo-Gothic style dating from 1885. You can also head to the Fortress of Sarria, a medieval fortification located in the highest part of the village. In the past, it had the function of protecting Sarria and the pilgrims who travelled on the Camino de Santiago, today there are only the ruins of one of the towers.

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