Triacastela → Sarrià

A gentle stage through classic Galician countryside of green pastures, stone villages, and chestnut forests. Two route variants are available: via the historic Benedictine monastery at Samos (longer but culturally rich) or via the hamlet of San Xil (shorter and more scenic through the hills).

The Samos variant passes through one of the oldest monasteries in the Western world, with a massive Baroque complex and historic cloister. The San Xil route offers more intimate walking through tiny Galician hamlets. Both routes converge before Sarria.

Sarria is a significant Camino town as the most popular starting point for pilgrims walking the minimum 100 kilometres required for the Compostela certificate. The trail becomes dramatically busier from here. The town has extensive services and accommodation geared towards the high volume of pilgrims.