Santiago Plan

Camino Francés

The Camino de Santiago from O Cebreiro

Starting the Camino Francés in O Cebreiro is 159 km to Santiago, usually split into 7 stages. Here is every stage with its distance and difficulty, where to sleep, and a planner to adjust the days to your pace.

O Cebreiro, with its stone pallozas and sanctuary, is Galicia's doorway on the Francés: you start high, past the toughest climb of the Camino's end, and descend into the valleys of Lugo. A very scenic start for anyone who wants the Galician stages with a touch of mountain.

159 km
Distance
7
Days
7
Stages

✓ From O Cebreiro you cover more than 100 km on foot: enough to earn the Compostela.

Stages from O Cebreiro to Santiago

  1. 1O Cebreiro → TriacastelaModerate22 km
  2. 2Triacastela → SarriaModerate17 km
  3. 3Sarria → PortomarínModerate22 km
  4. 4Portomarín → Palas de ReiModerate26 km
  5. 5Palas de Rei → ArzúaEasy33 km
  6. 6Arzúa → O PedrouzoEasy21 km
  7. 7O Pedrouzo → Santiago de CompostelaModerate18 km
Plan your days →Where to sleep in O Cebreiro ↗

Towns from O Cebreiro to Santiago

TriacastelaSarriaPortomarínPalas de ReiArzúaO PedrouzoSantiago de Compostela

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from O Cebreiro to Santiago?
From O Cebreiro to Santiago it is about 159 km, usually walked in 7 stages.
How many days does it take from O Cebreiro?
Most pilgrims do it in 7 days (159 km) at a comfortable pace. Use the planner to adjust the number of days to your fitness.
Is it enough to earn the Compostela?
Yes. From O Cebreiro it is 159 km on foot, above the 100 km minimum required by the Pilgrim Office for the Compostela.
Where to sleep starting in O Cebreiro?
There are public and private hostels, hotels and guesthouses on every stage. Each stage page lists hostels with phone numbers and booking options.

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