In today’s world, learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. It’s about hands-on experience anytime, anywhere. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Camino Francés, is perfect for this mindset, offering loads of learning opportunities. It’s not just a walk; it’s a chance for students to grow, work together, and learn about the world around them in a fun, cooperative, and eco-friendly way. That’s why the French Way is an awesome choice for school trips, pilgrimages, and educational adventures!

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Stages of School trips - French Way from Sarria

Day 1. Arrival in Sarria

Arrival in Sarria, welcome meeting, handing out of credentials and gifts, first night of accommodation. This is the moment to explain to the students how this school trip will work during the French Way.

Day 2. Stage Sarria - Portomarín (22 km)

After spending the first night in Sarria, the students will begin to share emotions and reflections on the journey that awaits them. Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will head for Portomarín. 24 km of nature await you, where the color green will accompany you throughout the Camino. You will pass through rural areas full of pastures and small villages, crossing forests and small rivers.

The religious heritage is the protagonist in this stage, the Romanesque churches of Ferreiros and Barbadelos are real treasures that deserve a visit. Along the way they will be stamping their credentials, socializing with each other and with the first pilgrims, with whom they will later become familiar as they will share with them many of the stages of their Camino.

Around midday they will cross the bridge over the river Miño and arrive at Portomarín, the village flooded by the Belesar reservoir. If you do your Camino in autumn, you can still see the remains of the old village.

After climbing the steps of the Roman bridge that leads to the Chapel of As Neves and going up to the village square, you will see the spectacular Romanesque Church of San Nicolás, moved stone by stone next to the Church of San Pedro from the old village.

After dinner, time to sleep and regain strength for the next stage.

Day 3. Stage Portomarín - Palas de Rei (25 km)

On this day, after getting up early, washing up and picking up their backpacks, many will already feel the weight of their first kilometres in their legs. Once breakfast has been eaten, the teachers or guides will be able to make a short presentation or introduction to the stage ahead, where they will be able to exchange opinions, resolve doubts, and stretch to prevent injuries during the Camino.

In this stage they will combine road and mountain for 25 km of route. After climbing some slopes, it is worth taking a detour a few metres to visit the Castromaior hillfort, one of the most important archaeological sites from the Iron Age in the northwest of the peninsula, which bears witness to the Celtic past of the Galician community. Given its excellent state of preservation, the walled enclosure, the moats and the layout of part of the castro are recognisable.

In the village of Portos, huge ants will welcome you and invite you to rest and have a snack. From here you can visit the Monastery and the Church of Vilar de Donas, declared a National Monument in 1931 and linked to the famous Order of the Knights of Santiago and the Templars.

Once in Palas de Rei, after having lunch and settling into their accommodation, the students will have the whole afternoon free to rest and share with their classmates and teachers their feelings, experiences and reflections on these days of coexistence.

Day 4. Stage Palas de Rei - Arzúa (29 km)

Once they have said good morning, packed up and had breakfast, the pupils will set off for Arzúa, a town known for its famous cheese. At this stage the first blisters and small injuries usually appear, so we recommend you to make sure you have a good first aid kit before leaving Palas de Rei. Today will be above all a day of effort, overcoming and companionship, as it is also the longest stage: 29 kilometres separate them from their destination.

More or less at midday you will arrive in Melide, halfway along the way you can take the opportunity to taste the famous Galician octopus.

All this effort will be rewarded when you reach Ribadiso de Abaixo, where you can swim in the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery and magical surroundings.

Once in Arzúa, the mind and body will need to rest, so it is usually a quiet afternoon. You can take the opportunity to visit the church and again share opinions and experiences as a group.

(There is the possibility of splitting this stage in two, spending the night in Melide, ask for more information).

Day 5. Stage Arzúa - Pedrouzo (19 km)

After the daily routine, after the assembly or presentation of the stage, the young people will head to O Pedrouzo. This stage is a little smoother than the previous ones, up and down between small villages, streams and eucalyptus forests, the latter becoming more and more present as you get closer to the Galician capital. You will also be in luck, today your feet will hardly suffer: you will walk on well-kept tracks, with flat and comfortable terrain, finding plenty of bars, shops and places to rest.

There is less time left to finish the trip and we are already beginning to take stock of the journey; boys and girls discover how, with each kilometer walked, little by little they have been filling their backpack with experiences, reflections, new friendships, dropping doubts and concerns along the way and perhaps picking up new ones that will accompany them for many more kilometers on other different roads.

Day 6. Stage Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela (19 km)

Today is, for many, the most special stage of all. The day will begin with overflowing excitement and joy for all. One last effort and you will reach Santiago de Compostela.

As this is a relatively short and easy stage, we recommend getting up a little earlier than usual to arrive on time for the pilgrim’s mass and make the most of the day in Santiago.

On arriving at Monte do Gozo, students will discover the reason for the name of this place: the tingling in the belly, that pleasant sensation that will invade them when they see the towers of the Cathedral in the distance, closer and closer.

As you descend into the city, blisters, injuries, tiredness, etc. They will disappear until they vanish completely in the most magical moment of the whole way: The entrance to the Plaza del Obradoiro. Hugs, tears, joy for arriving and sadness for ending, a unique moment that will remain engraved in everyone’s memory forever. So just enjoy it.

After embracing the Apostle, they cannot forget to collect their Compostelas at the Pilgrim’s Office after handing in the credentials they have been stamping all along the Way; this is the Diploma of the effort, deserved by each and every one of them.

Finally, you can take advantage of the afternoon to stroll through the majestic old town and enjoy your last day as pilgrims.

Day 7. End of the trip

Free day to visit Santiago de Compostela. After leaving the lodge our services are over.

A day of farewells, the end of a journey and the beginning of many, is what we always say to our pilgrims. Today girls and boys will wake up with one more road in their lives; but not a road of kilometers, but a road of experiences: a road in which emotions and feelings have been splashing them, without realizing it, at every step they took, a road that invited them to stop, to see everything that goes unnoticed in their daily lives, to see what could be improved, to reflect and to be better people. A path that will be projected in their lives and will give them the opportunity to continue walking free towards their own goals.

This is the end of your school trip on the French Way.

Accommodation prices

Types of accommodation

In private hostels in Sarria

In private hostels in Sarria

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In private hostels in Sarria

Hostels are the perfect option if you are traveling alone, have a low budget, or want to live the Camino de Santiago experience to the fullest. The ideal accommodation to meet other pilgrims, live together, and experience all the values of this magical journey. They have mixed rooms organized in bunk beds, bathrooms separated by sexes, equipped kitchens, laundry, and common areas where you can relax and enjoy unforgettable evenings with your travel companions.

Details ofSchool trips - French Way from Sarria

Services included

7 days / 6 nights accommodation

Luggage transfer during the stages

Complete documentation

Pilgrim’s Credential

Free scallop and pilgrim’s t-shirt

Travel insurance

1 FREE Teacher for every 20 students

MP (Breakfast and dinner)

Optional Services

Service	In private hostels in Sarria
Extra night in Santiago de Compostela	28 per person on a room only basis
Transportation from the school	Price on request

	Extra night in Santiago de Compostela
	In private hostels in Sarria	28 per person on a room only basis


	Transportation from the school
	In private hostels in Sarria	Price on request

Photos

Camino Frances high schools and colleges

Walking across a Roman bridge with a beautiful river flowing beneath.

Camino Frances high schools and colleges Portomarin

School trips Camino de Santiago Portomarin

School trips Camino de Santiago Castromaior

School trips Camino de Santiago Palas de Rei

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Camino de Santiago in an organized group?

The group trips are itineraries in which you will do a section of the Camino de Santiago as part of a group with other people, who like you, are looking for an unforgettable experience. We have a wide range of departure dates throughout the year, with the option of hiring a return bus from different cities (only on certain dates). You will be able to choose the type of accommodation you want and you will have all the services included so that you only have to worry about walking and enjoying.

Where are the accommodations located?

In your travel documents, you will find the names of the accommodations assigned to you, as well as their contact telephone number and location. As a general rule, all accommodation are located in the centre of the different towns along the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela, without the need to deviate too far from the route. But sometimes, due to lack of availability, it is possible that some accommodation may be a little far from the village or even in neighbouring towns. For all the accommodations that are at a considerable distance from the route of the Camino, we will provide you with a free taxi service that you can use to get to your accommodation and return to the Camino the next morning. In any case, these are exceptions that we will inform you at the time of booking.

What is luggage transport and how does it work?

Luggage transport service by default is included in all our trips and it is not necessary to request it. You can enjoy the Camino de Santiago without the burden of carrying your luggage on your back, knowing that your suitcase will be waiting for you at your next accommodation upon your arrival. Along with your credential, you'll also receive stickers. Cover these stickers with the requested information and stick them in a visible place on your suitcase. Upon arrival at your accommodation, we suggest asking at the reception where you can leave your luggage. You'll need to leave your luggage at the designated spot early in the morning for our carrier to pick it up. This ensures that when you arrive at your next accommodation, your luggage will already be waiting for you.

What coverage does the travel insurance have?

The basic travel insurance included in our packages offers extensive coverage against unforeseen events, ensuring you'll receive guaranteed medical assistance and numerous benefits. You can review the specifics in the General Conditions of Travel Insurance.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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