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The 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Galicia
![The pilgrimage stage between Lavacolla and Monte do Gozo impresses with its scenic diversity.](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/22470134/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 5
11.6 km
3:01 h
95 m
145 m
View-rich hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The final section of the stage tour leads directly to the breathtaking cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
![Pilgrims set off from Ribadiso in the direction of Arzúa.](https://img.oastatic.com/img2/22452815/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Palas de Rei to Arzúa
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 3
29 km
7:44 h
465 m
674 m
Scenic hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The third leg of the stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
![Departure towards Santiago de Compostela](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/22434384/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Sarria to Portomarín
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
23.2 km
6:17 h
408 m
451 m
View-rich hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
![Caminho Português Central](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/75628404/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Portugal
Portuguese Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela
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Difficulty
moderate
610.9 km
170:00 h
5,235 m
4,997 m
Known as Caminho Português, the Portuguese Way of St. James leads the pilgrim from Lisbon through central and northern Portugal to Galicia and Santiago de Compostela.
![On the pilgrimage route to the stage destination Lavacolla](https://img0.oastatic.com/img2/22454301/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
116 km of the Way of St. James in five stages: From Arzúa to Lavacolla
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
28.6 km
7:40 h
450 m
548 m
Scenic hiking tour on the classic Way of St. James. The fourth leg of the stage tour offers trained hikers a varied route through the captivating landscape of Galicia.
![Südportal der Kathedrale Santiago de Compostela](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/21901144/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
CF 33 O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela: Mount Joy and the Apostle's Tomb
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Difficulty
difficult
Stage 33
20 km
6:00 h
276 m
326 m
From Monte do Gozo, the mountain of joy, we can already see Santiago de Compostela, before we reach the destination of our pilgrimage, the tomb of the Apostle James, after a „final spurt“.
![Idylle vor Ligonde](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/40404449/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
CF 30 Gonzar - Pontecampaña: Cruceiros, Hórreos and Corredoiras
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Difficulty
moderate
Stage 30
21.6 km
6:30 h
322 m
453 m
The Galician countryside that we walk through on this stage is characterised by stone walls, hollow paths, crossroads, small hamlets and corn barns on stilts, the hórreos.
![beim Verlassen von Arzúa](https://img1.oastatic.com/img2/40435142/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
CF 32 Ribadiso - O Pedrouzo: The end of the pilgrimage approaches
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Difficulty
difficult
Stage 32
22.5 km
6:30 h
378 m
381 m
On our penultimate stage, we walk through eucalyptus and oak forests, quiet stream valleys and small farming villages. In our thoughts we relive the pilgrimage so far.
![Kirche bei O Cebreiro](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/40218474/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
CF 27 La Faba - Triacastela: Through green mountains to the "Galician Grail
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Difficulty
difficult
Stage 27
26.4 km
8:30 h
643 m
896 m
Today we will overcome the last big hurdle before Santiago de Compostela. In O Cebreiro we learn about the Galician Host Miracle and see typical palozzas.
![Impressionen aus Ferreiros](https://img2.oastatic.com/img2/40246443/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Pilgrim Walk
· Spain
CF 29 Barbadelo - Gonzar: The last 100 kilometres
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Difficulty
difficult
Stage 29
25.5 km
7:30 h
436 m
448 m
Today we finally cross the 100 km border: those who make the pilgrimage from here to Santiago de Compostela on foot receive the pilgrim's certificate.
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Camino Francés by Aldo
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TAPPA 34 - CAMMINO DI SANTIAGO - NEGREIRA / OLVEIROA - il 18 maggio 2023, 06:37 by Aldo
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Camino Francés: O Cebreiro - Triacastela by gianluca
April 23, 2023
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