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Trek from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Primitivo
Walk 100 km on the Primitive Way (Camino Primitivo) and receive a Compostela for completing a pilgrimage.
Discover the historic city of Lugo and visit the Roman Walls, Cathedral of Santa Maria, and the historic district.
Enjoy a week walking on your own pilgrimage, savoring the sights, sounds and tastes of this part of Northern Spain.
Experience the delightful city of Santiago de Compostela, where pilgrims have flocked for generations.
The Camino Primitivo is another wonderful pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided walking tour allows you to walk the final 100 km on the oldest of the Caminos, the Camino Primitivo or the Primitive Way.
While the full distance starting in Oviedo is over 300 km, joining the trail in Lugo allows you to earn a Compostela while spending a shorter time on the trail.
The Primitive Way is the most challenging and least crowded of the Caminos. It is considered to be the original and oldest pilgrimage route to reach Santiago de Compostela. This route joins with the more popular French Way (Camino Francés) in the town of Melide, so enjoy the first days in relative solitude and the later days with the famous camaraderie of the Caminos.
Along the way, you’ll pass fascinating historic sites such as the medieval town of Ribadiso and the Chapel of Saint Irene. Stamp your Pilgrim Passport along the way to be sure to receive your Compostela from the Pilgrim’s Office when you arrive in Santiago de Compostela. Whether you are completing the Primitive Way for spiritual purposes or for an adventure of cultural and historic significance, this tour of the last 100 km of the Primitive Way is an excellent way to complete a pilgrimage on the Camino Primitivo in a shorter period of time. Sign up for this unique experience today!
The Camino Primitivo is another wonderful pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided walking tour allows you to walk the final 100 km on the oldest of the Caminos, the Camino Primitivo or the Primitive Way.
While the full distance starting in Oviedo is over 300 km, joining the trail in Lugo allows you to earn a Compostela while spending a shorter time on the trail.
The Primitive Way is the most challenging and least crowded of the Caminos. It is considered to be the original and oldest pilgrimage route to reach Santiago de Compostela. This route joins with the more popular French Way (Camino Francés) in the town of Melide, so enjoy the first days in relative solitude and the later days with the famous camaraderie of the Caminos.
Along the way, you’ll pass fascinating historic sites such as the medieval town of Ribadiso and the Chapel of Saint Irene. Stamp your Pilgrim Passport along the way to be sure to receive your Compostela from the Pilgrim’s Office when you arrive in Santiago de Compostela. Whether you are completing the Primitive Way for spiritual purposes or for an adventure of cultural and historic significance, this tour of the last 100 km of the Primitive Way is an excellent way to complete a pilgrimage on the Camino Primitivo in a shorter period of time. Sign up for this unique experience today!
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Camino Primitivo: Last 100km Itinerary
Day 1 Lugo
Make your way to Lugo, a city renowned for preserving the significant remnants of its Roman heritage. Notable landmarks include the World Heritage Site, thermal baths, and the Roman bridge. Festivals hold considerable tourist appeal and rank among Galicia’s most beloved. Additionally, the city boasts diverse gastronomic offerings, inviting you to indulge in tapas and wines. Arrive independently.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Lugo
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Lugo to A Ponte de Ferreira
Part of the route runs on local roads, if not on paved paths. The hardest part is the number of kilometers you have to cover today, but the height differences are practically zero.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in A Ponte de Ferreira
Distance: 26.5km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 A Ponte de Ferreira to Melide
A stage with strong rural character and with some bumps in the terrain, this stage leads to Melide, the geographic center of Galicia and the point where you connect to the French way. We recommend the “Vía Romana” which is a little shorter than the traditional one.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Melide
Distance: 20km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Melide to Arzúa
We leave the province of Lugo and walk to the province of A Coruña. Again, there are a few kilometers to cover so that you can enjoy some of the enchanting towns along the way like Boente and Castañeda until you reach Arzua, famous for the cheese made there.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Arzúa
Distance: 14.1km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Arzúa to O Pedrouzo
A short and quiet stage to process everything that was experienced during the trip before arriving in Santiago the next day.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in O Pedrouzo
Distance: 19.3km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
Start early to make the noon pilgrimage celebration in Santiago. Beginning with Lavacolla, ascend Monte do Gozo for a distant view of the awaited cathedral. Finally, arrive at Plaza del Obradoiro, basking in the personal satisfaction of achieving your goal.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela
Distance: 19.4km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Santiago de Compostela
Buen Camino & see you soon.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures:
- Single room: from EUR660*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR400*
2025 Departures:
- Single room: from EUR719*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR409*
Accommodation on Camino Primitivo: Last 100km
During this trip you will mostly stay in hostels and pensions. These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest. Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.
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 Primitivo: Last 100km?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour (max. 20 kg per backpack – 1 piece of luggage per person). Airport transfers are not included, but private transfers can be arranged as an optional extra.
Also included
- 24-hour emergency line
- Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
- Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
- Maps for all stages
- Pilgrim pass
- Pilgrim scallop
Not included
- Guide services
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Personal transfers not specifically listed as included
Optional Extras
- Half board supplement
- Picnic Supplement
- Private transfers
- Extra nights
- Extra piece of luggage
- How hard is Camino Primitivo: Last 100km?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on Camino Primitivo: Last 100km?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lugo to start this tour?
- Where does Camino Primitivo: Last 100km end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
We rate the difficulty this tour as a 2 / 5. This tour along the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago is not very technical, but some days are longer. The route covers approximately 99 kilometers over 7 days, passing through rural Galician landscapes. The terrain is relatively flat, with some bumps in certain stages.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
6 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
The nearest airport to Lugo is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which offers domestic and international flights. From the airport, you can take a bus or a train to Lugo.
The tour ends in Santiago de Compostella.
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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