Way from Orense to Santiago

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Discover the Way from Orense to Santiago

The route from Ourense (Way Sanabrés) along the Way of St. James passes through a predominantly rural environment with small, scattered villages and hamlets, except for the city of Ourense itself. This route is gaining more and more popularity and a warm welcome among pilgrims of all nationalities. Each year, they grow at a good pace.

Safety and Peace of Mind

Our rates include travel insurance and vehicle assistance in case of emergency, for your safety and peace of mind.

Customized Way

If you want to cover fewer kilometers per day, we can design this route with more days of duration (suitable for older people or families with children).

Special Discounts

Discounts available for groups starting from 4 people. Inquire. (Not combinable with other discounts)

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Origin

Orense
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Destination

Santiago
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Duration

7 days / 6 nights / 5 stages
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Total Kms

104,9
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Price / person

525€

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Services

Full and customizable services for a worry-free experience on the Wey of Santiago.

Services Included

Rooms with private bathroom

Accommodations in Hotels, Country Houses, Hostels

Special breakfast

Travel Assistance Insurance in Spain

Digital Information Dossier of the Way

Emergency roadside assistance vehicle

On-Route Telephone Assistance

Luggage transfer on the stages

✓ 1 suitcase per person, maximum 20 kg

Gifts

✓ Pilgrim Credential
✓ Pilgrim's Scallop Shell
✓ Typical Galician Product

IVA

Optional Services

Single Room Supplement

✓ Check

Dinner Supplement

✓ Check

Extra night in Santiago

✓ Consult Rate.

bus

One-day Excursions (Bus)

✓ Finisterre (Costa da morte) and/or Rias Baixas.

Additional baggage

✓ Consult rate if you bring more than 1 suitcase per person

Cancellation Insurance (Spanish)

Remember that the cost of the optional services chosen will be added to the base price of your route. We are committed to making your pilgrimage an unforgettable and carefree experience. Welcome to the Wey!

Stages

Discover the Wey of Santiago towards the majestic Santiago de Compostela.

Welcome to the beginning of your journey. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

  • Duration: 5h 30m
  • Difficulty: Low

Breakfast and start of our first stage of the Way of Saint James from Orense, crossing the spectacular Roman bridge over the Miño River, followed by a steep ascent to reach the town of Sartedigos.

The stage will alternate between dirt tracks and asphalt, along with numerous corridors and centuries-old chestnut and oak forests. This is a predominantly rural area, dotted with small parishes and villages like Cudeiro, Sartedigos, Tamallancos, Bouzas, Sobreira, Faramontaos, Viduedo, Pazos, Casanovas, before finishing in Cea.

In this stage, the main point of interest is the Ponte Sobreira, a beautiful medieval bridge over the Barbantiño river.

Arrival in Cea: End of stage. Lodging

Note: If in the following stage we have decided to follow the official Way and not take the variant that passes by the Monastery of Oseira, we recommend visiting it during your stay in Cea, as it is the most important monument of the entire Way of Saint James from Orense.

  • Duration: 7h
  • Difficulty: Medium

Breakfast and start of the stage.

From Cea, we have two options in our itinerary of the Way of Saint James from Orense: the Official route and the variant that passes by the Monastery of Oseira (4 kms longer). We leave the decision to each pilgrim. Both options converge in Castro Dozón, becoming a single Way until the Lalin Station.

A long stage with terrain marked by continuous slopes, but not too demanding. The terrain we are going to cover is very similar to that of the previous stage, as well as the type of localities, multitude of parishes and scattered villages that we will pass through (Cotelas – Piñor – O Reino – Castro Dozón – Puxallos – Pontenoufe – A Xesta), before ending the day’s stage.

Arrival at Lalín Station. Transfer to Lalín. Lodging.

  • Duration: 4h
  • Difficulty: Low

Breakfast and start of the stage.

A short stage that runs along dirt and paved tracks, through small villages, interspersed with some pine and eucalyptus tree areas.

The localities that the pilgrim will go through are: Botos – Donsion – A Laxe – Bendoro do A Baixo – A Ponte Taboada and Transfontao, to end in Silleda.

Arrival in Silleda. Lodging

  • Duration: 4h 45m
  • Difficulty: Low

Breakfast and start of the stage.

A comfortable stage that runs through small villages like Riocalvo, Bandeira, Dornelas, O Seixo, and San Miguel de Castro. We will go through green areas and farmlands, as well as some pine and eucalyptus areas and, as in previous stages, alternating dirt and asphalt tracks, until the end of the stage in Ponte Ulla or Santa Maria Madalena de Ponte Ulla, the first city of the province of A Coruña, belonging to the municipality of Vedra, which we access after a steep descent from San Miguel de Castro.

Arrival at Ponte Ulla. Lodging

  • Duration: 5h
  • Difficulty: Low

Breakfast and start of the stage.

A stage with gentle slopes through an agricultural environment at the beginning, continuing with industrial areas and urbanizations as we approach Santiago, and dotted with numerous crossroads and roads. The entrance to Santiago is made through the Sar neighborhood, next to the fabulous Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Maria do Sar.

The stage begins with a steep climb to Outeiro, from which a splendid view is glimpsed. We continue to Lestedo, where, if you wish, you can deviate to Pico Sacro from which, according to the legend specified in the Codex Calixtinus, the oxen that transported the remains of the Apostle Santiago in a cart, to the mount Libredón, near Santiago, where they were deposited.

Arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Lodging.

We’re coming to the last day of your trip! Enjoy breakfast and conclude this unforgettable experience with us. Thank you for being part of this adventure!

This itinerary will take you through the most popular stages, allowing you to experience the beauty and culture of the Wey of Santiago. Be sure to book accommodation in advance, as it can get crowded, especially in the high season.
Safe travels and Buen Camino!

Lodging

In our constant effort to provide the best experience to our customers, we want to assure you that we are committed to your rest and comfort. The accommodations we offer have been carefully selected and provide private rooms with private bathrooms, along with all the necessary services to make the most of your stay. It is important to note that we will never put you up in hostels.

Since these accommodations have a limited capacity, we will provide you with the exact name once you confirm your reservation and we verify availability on the dates of your choice. Your satisfaction is our priority!

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