The Pilgrim's Way

15 days Leon to Santiago de Compostela

Trip Code: ESPW
Trip Style

Leon, Rabanal del Camino, Ponferrada, Villafranca del Bierzo, O Cebreiro, Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rey, Arzua, Santiago de Compostela.

Follow the ancient pilgrimage route to the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela, which houses the tomb of the Apostle St. James. We cover 260 km of the Spanish portion of this spectacular trail, visiting ancient churches and quaint mountain villages along the way.

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$895
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Day 1 Arrive Leon
Arrive in Leon at any time.
Day 2-5 Rabanal del Camino / Ponferrada / Villafranca del Bierzo/ Las Herrerrias
Begin trekking from Astorga, a short bus ride away from Leon. Over the next few days pass through the towns of Rabanal del Camino, Ponferrada and Villafranca del Bierzo, spending nights in quaint family inns and guesthouses typical of these Spanish villages. Day 5 is a relaxed, easy walk to Las Herrerías. Leave early to arrive in time for siesta.
Day 6-8 Viduedo/O Cebreiro / Sarria/ Portomarin
Continuing along the "pilgrim's way", visit the quaint village of Viduedo and traverse the mountain pass of O Cebreiro (1109m) where you officially cross into Galician territory. Days are filled with stunning scenery as you pass Christian temples, rural scenery and cross dramatic mountain passes along the way.
Day 9-11 Palas de Rey/ Melide
After Portomarin, the path gets a bit physical with many upward slopes. The region of Palas de Rey, once of great importance during the Middle Ages, rewards us with breathtaking views and mountainous landscapes that are synonymous with this part of northern Spain. Day 11 is much easier, with only a few light upward slopes.
Day 12-14 Arzua / Santiago de Compostela
The last leg of our pilgrimage takes you from Palas de Rey, through Arzua, and on to the end of our journey, Santiago de Compostela. Sit back and celebrate your journey. On Day 13, aim to leave early to get to Santiago in time for the pilgrim’s mass.
Day 15 Depart Santiago de Compostela
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