{"id":962,"date":"2023-03-10T13:30:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the7.io\/nutritionist\/?p=962"},"modified":"2024-11-17T12:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T12:17:16","slug":"stages-of-the-french-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/","title":{"rendered":"Stages of the French Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#DIA_1_llegada_a_Sarria\" >DAY 1: Arrival in Sarria.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#DIA_2_primera_etapa_SARRIA_%E2%80%93_PORTOMARIN\" >DAY 2: first stage SARRIA - PORTOMARIN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#DIA_3_segunda_etapa_PORTOMARIN_%E2%80%93_PALAS_DE_REI\" >DAY 3: second stage PORTOMAR\u00cdN - PALAS DE REI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#DIA_4_tercera_etapa_PALAS_DE_REI_%E2%80%93_RIBADISO\" >DAY 4: third stage PALAS DE REI - RIBADISO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#DIA_5_cuarta_etapa_RIBADISO_%E2%80%93_O_PEDROUZO\" >DAY 5: fourth stage RIBADISO - O PEDROUZO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/etapas-del-camino-frances\/#Resumen_de_Etapas_del_camino_Frances\" >Summary of Stages of the French Way<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The French Way with starting point in Sarria is one of the most famous routes of the Camino de Santiago. Year after year is increasing the number of pilgrims who decide to start the Camino in this beautiful place of Lugo.<\/p>\n<p>This route of the Camino de Santiago, besides being one of the most recommended by our team of Camino de Santiago Guide, is the busiest route and we could say the most common for those who decide to do it for the first time. You will never go alone because you will always find a pilgrim walking.<\/p>\n<p>If it is the first time you are going to do it or if you have already done it in some occasion, for sure you have been impressed by the landscape, the villages of Galicia and the hospitality of its people, the monuments and, of course, the gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p>From Sarria there is a distance of 114 kilometers to Santiago de Compostela. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/how-to-get-the-compostela-requirements-and-procedures\/\"   title=\"Compostela\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Compostela<\/a>Therefore, all the requirements are fulfilled so that, when you arrive at the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago, you can obtain the Compostela.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an explanation of each of the 5 stages of the French Way:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIA_1_llegada_a_Sarria\"><\/span><b>DAY 1: Arrival in Sarria.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sarria is the meeting place for the group of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/guiacaminodesantiago.es\/en\/advice-for-foreign-pilgrims-waiting-on-the-camino-de-santiago\/\"   title=\"pilgrims\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">pilgrims<\/a> to start the French Way. You can enjoy typical Galician dishes in its many restaurants or have a drink in the streets of the old town. It is worth visiting some places like the Castle of Sarria, a fortress to enjoy the views or the Church of Santa Mari\u00f1a, Romanesque style with an impressive bell tower. You can climb the Escaleira da Fonte, a very representative element of the Camino; at the top you will enter directly into the historic center of Sarria.<\/p>\n<p><b>Enjoy the beginning of this adventure!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIA_2_primera_etapa_SARRIA_%E2%80%93_PORTOMARIN\"><\/span><b>DAY 2: first stage SARRIA - PORTOMARIN<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This first stage has a distance of 22 kilometers and the estimated time is approximately 5 or 6 hours. It is not a technically difficult stage as the terrain is smooth and undulating.<\/p>\n<p>This route crosses the most rural part of Galicia and highlights the beauty of its landscapes between oak and chestnut forests, meadows and small charming Romanesque villages. It also passes through the 100th kilometer of the French Way.<\/p>\n<p>Along the Camino, you will cross medieval bridges, paths and above all many h\u00f3rreos or \"cabaceiros\", which are stone constructions that were used in Galician houses to store the harvest, especially corn.<\/p>\n<p>On arrival at Portomar\u00edn, we will cross a bridge on the banks of the river Mi\u00f1o, and climb a staircase. At the top there is a bench with beautiful views where you can rest for a while and take some pictures with \"estrela dos desexos\" in the background.<\/p>\n<p>In this town we recommend you to visit the Chapel of As Neves or the Church of San Pedro, which was considered a Historic Artistic Monument.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIA_3_segunda_etapa_PORTOMARIN_%E2%80%93_PALAS_DE_REI\"><\/span><b>DAY 3: second stage PORTOMAR\u00cdN - PALAS DE REI<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This stage does not present great difficulty and the estimated time en route is 6 hours. The route is 25 kilometers from the start in Portomar\u00edn.<\/p>\n<p>The road runs through forests, rural landscapes with small villages. From Portomar\u00edn, we will cross a footbridge over the Belesar Reservoir towards the Ligonde mountain range. This stage will have stretches of path close to the road.<\/p>\n<p>You will arrive at Gonzar, a small village where you can recharge your batteries and come across the Hospital de la Cruz, a former pilgrims' hospital that today has been converted into a hostel and resting place for hikers.<\/p>\n<p>After a few kilometers of walking you will arrive at Ventas de Nar\u00f3n, a small village with a Romanesque church and an ancient fountain, an ideal place to take a break on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this stage you can enjoy the beauty of the Romanesque architecture and the \"cruceiros\", symbols that indicate that we are in a pilgrimage area.<\/p>\n<p>We will cross Castromaior, a village with the most important archaeological sites in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival in Palas de Rei, you can visit the church of San Tirso and the Castle of Pambre, both of great historical importance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIA_4_tercera_etapa_PALAS_DE_REI_%E2%80%93_RIBADISO\"><\/span><b>DAY 4: third stage PALAS DE REI - RIBADISO<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This section is 27 kilometers long and the estimated time is between 7 and 8 hours.<\/p>\n<p>It is the most beautiful and longest stage of the French Camino de Santiago. At the beginning of the route there are some characteristic climbs and descents of the area.<\/p>\n<p>During the tour you will pass through places like Casanova, a village with a 12th century Romanesque church or Melide, famous for its octopus. You can make a stop to taste it and recharge your batteries.<\/p>\n<p>From Melide, the stage becomes a little more complicated because of the climbs, some of them steep, until we reach Ribadiso. During the stage we will pass by medieval bridges such as Leboreiro and Furelos, and we will see nature at its best.<\/p>\n<p>You will arrive at your destination, Ribadiso, a village famous for its medieval bridge over the Iso River. You will be able to enjoy its incredible views and relax after a long day of walking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIA_5_cuarta_etapa_RIBADISO_%E2%80%93_O_PEDROUZO\"><\/span><b>DAY 5: fourth stage RIBADISO - O PEDROUZO<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This penultimate stage has a distance of 21 kilometers and the estimated time to complete it is approximately 5 or 6 hours. It has no major difficulty, it is an easy section with forest tracks.<\/p>\n<p>It passes through villages such as Arz\u00faa, famous for its cheese, and Santa Irene, a very popular stop for many pilgrims, with a Chapel with a large statue of Santiago de Compostela. We will go through forest areas, close to the road, which we will have to cross at some point to reach O Pedrouzo.<\/p>\n<p>In O Pedrouzo you can take the opportunity to rest, enjoy the local gastronomy or visit the Church of Santa Eulalia, one of the most important monuments of Romanesque style.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resumen_de_Etapas_del_camino_Frances\"><\/span>Summary of Stages of the French Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>El Camino Franc\u00e9s es una de las rutas m\u00e1s populares del Camino de Santiago, con una distancia total de aproximadamente 800 kil\u00f3metros. Se compone de varias etapas que atraviesan diferentes regiones de Francia y Espa\u00f1a. Algunas de las etapas m\u00e1s destacadas incluyen Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port a Roncesvalles, Pamplona a Puente la Reina, y Sarria a Santiago de Compostela. Cada etapa ofrece paisajes variados, pueblos pintorescos y la oportunidad de experimentar la cultura y la historia de la regi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The French Way with starting point in Sarria is one of the most famous routes of the Camino de Santiago. 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