French Way from Sarria (4 stages)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have access to public transportation if I can't finish a stage of the Camino de Santiago?

  In that case, you can contact us at the 24-hour assistance phone number, and we will assist you with arranging a taxi to the nearest and most accessible area to where you are.

• How do I make a reservation?

  To make a reservation, you can follow these steps:

  Through our website: Select the route you want and follow the steps indicated in the form. Provide your personal information and that of your companions, choose the type of accommodation, room distribution, meals, transfers, bike rental, etc.

  By email: If you prefer to make the reservation by email or need a personalized trip, you can send us an email to info@viajecaminodesantiago.com. We will provide you with the necessary information to complete the reservation via email.

  It is important to note that if the routes or services available on the website do not meet your specific needs, you can request a personalized quote by sending an email to info@viajescaminodesantiago.com.

• Can I change or cancel my booking before the start of the trip?

  If you have any doubts about cancelling or modifying your reservation, we recommend you to visit our General Booking Conditions.

• How can I get to Sarria?

  Sarria is one of the most common starting points of the Camino de Santiago, and getting there is quite simple, although it will depend on your place of origin.

  From Madrid:

  • Direct train daily in the early afternoon (approx. 13:00–15:00).
  • Bus with Alsa: first to Lugo and then a connection to Sarria.
  • Own or shared car.

  From other points in Spain or abroad:

  • The most practical option is to fly to Santiago de Compostela. From there, you can take a direct bus to Sarria or arrange a private transfer with us to the start of your route.

  At the end of your Camino, it is common to return by train or plane from Santiago de Compostela.

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• What services are included in the Camino de Santiago on your own?

  The Camino de Santiago at your own pace includes the following services:

  • Accommodation for resting.
  • An informative dossier with details about the stages.
  • The Pilgrim Passport.
  • A 24-hour assistance phone number available at all times.
  • A travel insurance for your peace of mind.

  Additionally, you have the option to customize your experience by adding extra services:

  • You can add luggage transport so you do not have to carry it.
  • You can choose whether to include breakfast or half board.
  • We offer private transfers to take you to the start of the stage from Santiago de Compostela, from its airport, or any other point.
  • We can take your vehicle from the starting point to the end of your Camino.
  • You have the option to book extra nights at the beginning or end of your trip.

  Unlike group trips, we do not include a guide or support vehicle between stages. However, we provide you with a 24-hour assistance phone number to resolve any issues or unforeseen events you may encounter on your journey.

• Is the last stage, from Arzúa to Santiago (40 km), very tough in the format of 4 stages?

  It is the most demanding stage of this format: by condensing the Camino into 4 stages, the last one adds up to about 40 km. It is manageable if you are fit and set off early. If you do not want to walk all of it, there is a free morning taxi from Arzúa to Santa Irene, about 20 km from the Obradoiro; but bear in mind that if you use it you will walk about 96 km in total and will not reach the 100 km on foot required for the Compostela.

• Does making the Camino de Santiago from Sarria entitle you to the Compostela?

  Yes, as long as you walk the whole route. From Sarria to Santiago it is just over 110 km, above the 100 km that the Pilgrim's Office requires to be walked (200 km by bicycle) to obtain the Compostela. That is why Sarria is the most popular starting point: it is the closest start that meets the requirement.

• Can I do the Camino from Sarria in just 4 days?

  Yes. The 4-stage format covers approximately 115 km from Sarria to Santiago in 4 days, with longer stages (up to approximately 40 km on the last one). It is the option for those who have few days and good physical condition; if you prefer a more comfortable pace, 5 or 6 stages distribute the effort better.

• How does the free taxi from Arzúa to Santa Irene work on the 4-stage Camino from Sarria?

  If you would rather not walk the nearly 40 km of the last stage, you have a free taxi in the morning from Arzúa to Santa Irene, about 20 km from the Obradoiro. From there you walk the final stretch: the chapel and fountain of Santa Irene, known as the Fountain of Eternal Youth, Monte do Gozo with the first view of the cathedral towers, and your arrival in the Plaza del Obradoiro. Bear in mind that, if you use it, you will not reach the 100 km on foot required for the Compostela.

• If I use the taxi to Santa Irene, do I still get the Compostela on the 4-stage Camino from Sarria?

  No. The Pilgrim's Office requires you to walk the last 100 km to Santiago. If you walk the whole last stage, from Arzúa to Santiago, you complete the trip's 116 km and the Compostela is yours. But if you take the taxi to Santa Irene, you would walk about 96 km (22 + 25 + 29 and about 20 from Santa Irene), below the minimum. If the Compostela matters to you and 40 km feels too long, the 5-stage Camino from Sarria splits that stretch in two, with a night in O Pedrouzo.

• Is it worth adding luggage transfer on the 4-stage Camino from Sarria?

  In this format, very much so. Squeezing the Camino into four days makes the stages longer: 22, 25, 29 and 40 km. Covering those distances with a full backpack takes its toll, and with the transfer you only carry what you need for the day. It is optional: you add it when booking, every morning you leave your bag (one per person, up to 15 kg) at your accommodation and find it waiting for you at the next one.