Triacastela to Sarrià
Stage 28 · Camino Francés
Triacastela → Sarrià
About this stage
Triacastela to Sarrià · 18 km · up 470 m, down 660 m
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.
Terrain: Rural Galician lanes, forest paths, village cobblestones, some paved roads
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
Triacastela
villageTriacastela is a Galician town in Lugo, named for three medieval castles that once stood here (now gone). Pilgrims traditionally carried a stone from the local quarry to Castaneda for the firing of lime at Santiago Cathedral. Has full services.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMClinicPost Office
Koala notes · Triacastela
1 notePlaces to stay
A compact and friendly town. There are a good selection of albergues and hotels.
- 0.3kmAlternative route splits here
Samos alternative route
The alternative route via Samos offers a more peaceful and scenic Camino experience, taking you through beautiful Galician countryside and the charming village of Samos, home to its impressive Benedictine monastery. It's a slightly longer route than the main path but rewards you with a quieter walk, historic architecture and a chance to experience a more traditional side of Galicia away from the busier Camino Francés.
- 20 km
- 7 segments
- Via San Cristovo Do Real, Renche, Lastres, Freituxe, San Martiño Do Real, and Samos
- Rejoins at Aguiada
- 7.6km
- 8.3kmView town guide
Fontearcuda
village - 10.4km
Furela
villageFurela is a small Galician hamlet in Lugo on the San Xil variant of the Camino, between San Xil and Pintin. Has a small bar-restaurant.
View town guideRestaurantCafe - 11.6km
Pintin
villagePintin is a small Galician hamlet in Lugo on the shared stretch of the Camino after the Samos and San Xil variants converge. Has a bar-restaurant and a small albergue. No shop, pharmacy, or ATM.
View town guideRestaurantCafe - 13.6km
Aguiada
villageAguiada is a tiny Galician hamlet in Lugo east of Sarria where the Samos and San Xil variants of the Camino converge.
View town guideRestaurantCafeWater
- Expect to see more Pilgrims
Enjoy the quiet of the trail. From Sarria onwards, expect significantly more pilgrims on the trail.
- 18km
Sarrià
citySarria is a Galician town in Lugo founded by Alfonso IX in 1230. As the closest town beyond the 100km Compostela threshold, it is the busiest pilgrim entry point on the entire Camino. Has full town services.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMBusTrainPilgrim OfficeClinicPost Office
Koala notes · Sarrià
1 notePlenty of accommodation
Book aheadSarria has excellent accommodation of all types. It's a popular town and fills up so book ahead - especially in the summer months.
Places to stay along this stage
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