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Walk the Camino with Edel Conroy

French Way – Final Stage

5 Days Walking & 2 Nights Santiago

7 Nights from €945pp

€150 Non Refundable Deposit plus booking fee

 

Walk the final 115km of the iconic French Way of the Camino de Santiago with Edel Conroy, founder of ‘Live Well with Edel’, on a journey designed to nourish both body and mind. Starting in Sarria and ending at the magnificent Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, this week-long adventure takes you through the peaceful countryside and rolling hills of Galicia, following in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims. Along the way, you’ll pass stone crosses, ancient villages, and scenic trails that invite reflection, connection, and presence.

With Edel’s warm, uplifting approach and a group of like-minded walkers, this Camino promises a meaningful escape from the everyday, a time to walk, reset, and return home with a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

Highlights:

  • Self Guided Trip

  • Edel Conroy and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however, please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip. Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.

  • Walk the Camino with like-minded people – great way to make new Irish friends!

  • 24/7 Emergency Support

  • Traverse the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago

  • Meet like minded people from Ireland along the route

  • Enjoy mouth watering local cuisine

  • Sarria is 115km from Santiago, which is the minimum distance required to receive the “Compostela” certificate

  • The main street of Sarria, Rúa Maior, has a picturesque atmosphere where we suggest you enjoy a good coffee during the afternoon.

  • Varied landscapes with forests, farmlands and rustic villages

  • Beautiful green landscape that is a characteristic of Galicia

  • In Santiago de Compostela you can visit the beautiful old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • After finishing in Santiago, you can choose the optional excursion to take a day trip to Finisterre from Santiago* (Subject to availability & demand)

Day 1 - Dublin to Santiago

After arriving into Santiago de Compostela, a scheduled coach transfer will take you to Lugo where you will be based for 3 nights.

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

*Transfer Included: Coach transfer departs Santiago Airport (time TBA)
Transfer Time: 1 Hr 15 Mins

**Late Transfer NOT Included – Available at an Additional Cost of €50pp

Day 2 - Lugo (Walk - Sarria to Portomarín)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Sarria for the start of the
first day’s walk.
Route: Walk from Sarria to Portomarín, (23Km)

Start Walk: Sarria

This first stage goes through different towns where you can visit some Romanesque churches along paths and forest tracks. On reaching Portomarín we have the opportunity to visit the Romanesque church of St. Nicholas and this pretty village with its peculiar history.

Finish Walk: Portomarín

Afternoon coach transfer: from Portomarín to Lugo. (Approx 30 mins)

Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 25 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

Day 3 - Lugo (Walk - Portomarín to Palas de Rei 23km)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Portomarín to start your walk.
Route: Walk from Portomarín to Palas de Rei, (23Km)

Start Walk: Portomarín

First, we descend to the reservoir and then we’ll start climbing the hill to the Monte San Antonio, from where we will reach the villages of Toxibó and Gonzar.
Then we will go through different villages and small towns like Hospital
de la Cruz, Ventas de Naron and Eirexe until Palas de Rei.

Finish Walk: Palas de Rei

Afternoon coach transfer: Palas de Rei to Lugo.

Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 30 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

Day 4 – Palas de Rei to Arzua – 29km

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves Lugo: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Palas de Rei.
Route: Walk from Palas de Rei to Arzúa, (29Km)

Start Walk: Palas de Rei

When leaving Palas de Rei we’ll have a nice walk through forests to Coto. About noon we’ll reach Melide, halfway along this stage, where you can taste the octopus in one of its typical local cuisine restaurants called “pulpería”. Then across eucalyptus forests we will reach the village of Boente, from where we’ll walk to the village of Ribadiso before reaching Arzúa.

Finish Walk: Arzúa
No afternoon coach transfer. You will walk to Arzúa where your hotel is situated.

Overnight Hotel – Arzúa

Day 5 - Arzúa (Walk - Arzúa to Lavacolla)

Breakfast: 7am

No morning coach transfer

Route: Walk from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca), (29Km)

This morning walk from Arzúa through eucalyptus forests which bring us even closer to our destination. We’ll pass through different towns, including Santa Irene and Arca.

Afternoon coach transfer: From Lavacolla (Arca) to Arzúa.

Bus leaves: Approx. 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 20 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Arzúa

Day 6 - Arzúa (Walk - Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca) and walk to Santiago de Compostela.
Route: Walk Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela, (12Km)

As we get closer to our destination we pass through the Monte del Gozo, whose name comes from the joy felt by walkers when seeing the city for the first time.

Overnight Hotel – Santiago

Day 7 - Free day in Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast: 7am

Free to Explore the town of Santiago de Compostela.

Spend the days visiting this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.  Why not visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of its museums.

Overnight Hotel – Santiago

Day 8 - Depart Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast: 7am

Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Coach transfer will depart your Santiago hotel (Time TBA) to service the Aer Lingus flight departure.

Transfer Included: Scheduled coach transfer to airport.

For those requiring a later transfer, taxi and public transport is readily available from Santiago.

Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is in 2/3 star hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels / pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.

  • 3 Nights in Lugo

  • 2 Nights in Arzúa

  • 2 Nights in Santiago

Available Rooms:

  • Twin Room – 2 Guests (Both names are required when booking)

  • Twin Room – Guaranteed Room Share (If you are a solo traveller and wish to share a room, we will match you up with someone to share a room).

  • Single Supplement on request