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Experience a dog-friendly journey through scenic French Way from Sarria to Santiago
Enjoy breathtaking outdoor routes and charming towns on the last stretch of the French Way.
Traverse lush forests, villages rooted in the Jacobean tradition, and historic sites, experiencing Galicia's rich gastronomy along the way.
Treat yourself to Galician specialties like Arzúa-Ulloa cheese and the famous "Octopus a Feira" during the journey.
Witness the submerged town of Portomarin and continue through picturesque landscapes, medieval bridges, and charming cities.
Enjoy the Camino Frances with your dog on this wonderful, dog-friendly route. Make memories with your four-legged friends as you explore the history, incredible landscapes, lush forests, and the most traditional towns of the last stretch of the Camino Frances.
The route from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela is part of the traditional route of the French Way, and is also the most popular section.
The route runs through pleasant and lush forests that will offer grateful shelter from the sun in summer, and runs through villages that, as happens along the route from Roncesvalles, were raised around the Jacobean tradition, like the town of Sarria itself, your starting point. Although the pilgrim’s menu is often frugal at noon, you must not forget that you are in Galicia, an area of rich gastronomy, so it is convenient to give yourself some tribute along the way, such as a good Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, typical of the places you will cross.
There are two possible variables to do the Camino de Santiago from Sarria. In a seven-day tour you have a longer, single stage from Palas de Rei to Arzúa. You can divide that stage in two by adding a night in Melide.
¡Buen Camino!
Enjoy the Camino Frances with your dog on this wonderful, dog-friendly route. Make memories with your four-legged friends as you explore the history, incredible landscapes, lush forests, and the most traditional towns of the last stretch of the Camino Frances.
The route from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela is part of the traditional route of the French Way, and is also the most popular section.
The route runs through pleasant and lush forests that will offer grateful shelter from the sun in summer, and runs through villages that, as happens along the route from Roncesvalles, were raised around the Jacobean tradition, like the town of Sarria itself, your starting point. Although the pilgrim’s menu is often frugal at noon, you must not forget that you are in Galicia, an area of rich gastronomy, so it is convenient to give yourself some tribute along the way, such as a good Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, typical of the places you will cross.
There are two possible variables to do the Camino de Santiago from Sarria. In a seven-day tour you have a longer, single stage from Palas de Rei to Arzúa. You can divide that stage in two by adding a night in Melide.
¡Buen Camino!
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Camino Frances: Dog-Friendly Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Sarria
Sarria is the starting point for many as it is very close to the mythical and last 100 km. This is the minimum distance that must be covered to get the Compostela. That is why this medieval city is one of the most moving cities, and it does not disappoint experienced or young pilgrims. It’s a day to rest, acclimatize, and tune into the adventure that will start the next day.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Sarria
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Hike to Portomarin
This first stage is flat, without many slopes and a comfortable hike. Enter deepest Galicia and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of chestnuts, oaks, rivers, meadows … as well as charming cities like Barbadelos or Ferreiros. The old town of Portomarin lies hear the Belesar reservoir. The Miño river shows you that you are reaching Portomarin.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Portomarin
Distance: ∼5 hrs, 22.2km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Walk to Palas de Rei
Start the route towards Serra de Ligonde with a low level of difficulty, before you climb up to 725 meters. On this day, the green landscapes are mixed with some paved areas and start to see the famous “Cruzeiros”. The villages of Castromaior, Ventas de Narón and Ligonde deserve special mention.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Palas de Rei
Distance: 6 hrs, 24.8km, 725m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Continue trekking to Arzúa
Enter the province of A Coruña. Leave Palas via Campo dos Romeiros, a traditional meeting place for pilgrims, to get into lush eucalyptus forests and medieval bridges and through beautiful cities like Furelos, Boente and Castañeda. This stage is more difficult due to the distance, so it is advisable to stop in Melide and take the opportunity to eat the famous “Octopus a Feira” before finally arriving in Arzua, which is famous for its cheese.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Arzua
Distance: 7 hrs, 28.5km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Hike to O Pedrouzo
A short and quiet phase to process everything that was experienced during the hike before arriving in Santiago the next day.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in O Pedrouzo
Distance: 4 hrs, 19.3km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Arrival to Santiago de Compostela
Expect excitement and mixed sensations today. It is the last stage and it is recommended that you start hiking early to take part in the pilgrimage, which is celebrated at 12:00 p.m. First you reach Lavacolla and continue climbing Monte do Gozo, where you can catch a glimpse of the long-awaited cathedral from distance. Finally arrive at the Plaza del Obradoiro and get well deserved personal satisfaction of having reached this point.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Santiago
Distance: 4 hrs, 19.4km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Departure
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Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures:
- Single room: from EUR735*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR495*
2025 Departures:
- Single room: from EUR799*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR485*
Accommodation on Camino Frances: Dog-Friendly
This tour is based on bed and breakfasts. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Camino Frances: Dog-Friendly Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour (max. 20 kg – 1 piece of luggage per person).
Also included
- 24-hour emergency line
- Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
- Maps for all stages
- Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
- Pilgrim pass
- Dog pilgrim pass
- Pilgrim scallop
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Guide services
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tips
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Half board supplement
- Picnic Supplement
- Private transfer to Sarria
- Private transfer to the airport
- Extra piece of luggage
- Extra pet
- Parking for your car in Sarria / Santiago
- How hard is the Camino Frances with Dog Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the Camino Frances with Dog Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Sarriá to start this tour?
- Where does the Camino Frances with Dog Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Although the terrain is not challenging, you should be ready to hike daily distances of up to 29km with some elevation gain.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover walking. Get your travel insurance.
The best way to reach Sarria is to fly into Santiago de Compostela airport and first get a shuttle bus to the central bus station of Santiago (with www.empresafreire.com; every 30 min).
From there you can travel to Lugo with the same company (Freire) OR with ALSA www.alsa.es and then take another local bus from Lugo to Sarria (35 mins; min 6 services a day). Check timetables at www.monbus.es
On workdays (Mon to Friday) there is also a direct bus from Santiago de Compostela bus station to Sarria with company Monbus (Check www.monbus.es). But remember that you first have to travel into town to the central bus station (with www.empresafreire.com; every 30 min. aprox)
The tour ends in Santiago. There is a shuttle bus to the airport of Santiago from the center of Santiago with different stops in the city.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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