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Chemins de Compostelle : Léon - Sarria

Espagne

Version française | Travel code : RLSTJA-J

Rando walk

Linear Trek

Price (from) :

670

Duration :

9 days

Mode :

Liberté

Next departure :

Freedom

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Physical level

Comfort

Hike feasible in :

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The mountains of Leon are a natural paradise of wild beauty where some villages still keep the "pallozas" - Neolithic settlements of straw and stone - and among the oldest Roman chapels. Cross through a mythical region, Galicia, imprinted with Celtic culture, and discover the ultimate stages of the Great Way, born of devotion to St. James, with the arrival in Santiago, the crowning of the "pilgrimage". The originality of the Way of St James is deeply imprinted throughout the stage, with crosses, small chapels or churches, and imposing stone hamlets in the heart of the green Leonean and Galician countryside. Along the paths, under the generous shade of oak, you will think of the countless pilgrims who have preceded you for a millennium and who made the Way of St James what UNESCO has called the "First European Culture Itinerary".

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Travel diary

Day 01 : Léon

Arrival in Leon, where you can visit the imposing cathedral, one of the largest and richest in Spain, and the church of San Isidoro, a former Royal Pantheon, with its frescoes from the XII century.

Day 02 : Leon - Orbigo Hospital

Hike between León and Orbigo Hospital with its medieval bridge crossed by so many pilgrims. (Can be shortened by taxi at your expense, booked in advance).

Walking time : 9h. Distance : 35km.

Day 03 : Orbigo Hospital - Astorga

Orbigo Hospital - Astorga, city of beautiful architecture (Gothic cathedral and Episcopal palace by Gaudì).

Walking time : 4h. Distance : 17km.

Day 04 : Astorga - Rabanal

Astorga - Rabanal, you enter the beautiful and wild mountains of Leon and pass by the famous Iron Cross of the Pilgrims at Foncebadón, built on an ancient Roman temple.

Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 22km.

Day 05 : Rabanal - Ponferrada

Rabanal to Ponferrada , fortified village with beautiful architecture.

Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 26km.

Day 06 : Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo

Ponferrada to-Villafranca del Bierzo, with its church dedicated to Saint Jacques and once considered as sacred as that of Santiago.

Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 31km.

Day 07 : Villafranca del Bierzo - El Cebreiro

The most beautiful part of the mountains of El Bierzo, from Villafranca del Bierzo to El Cebreiro, village which retains the "Pallozas' the original habitat Neolithic with thatched roof.

Walking time : 8h. Distance : 27km.

Day 08 : Cebreiro - Tricastela

Down the mountains towards the valley, from Cebreiro to Triacastela. You can see the green landscapes of Galicia.

Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 21km.

Day 09 : Tricastela - Sarria

From Triacastela to Sarria. Two itineraries are possible: one is short, the second one is a little longer but goes by Samos and its outstanding monastery. End of trip. Optional night in Sarria upon request and with supplement.

Walking time : 4h30 or 5h45. Distance : 18,5km or 22km (through Samos).

For various reasons (weather forecast, conditions of the terrain, logistics) we may Fexceptionally change the program. Our priority in all circumstances is your safety.

OTHER INFORMATIONS

Telephone Calls. To call abroad, dial the international prefix 00, then the country code followed by your desired phone number, removing the first 0.

THE CREDENTIAL

The Pilgrim's book or "credential" or "créanciale" This document is well-known to pilgrims, it is a written record of the journey. This passport is a sign of belonging to the community walkers of Saint James. It is stamped at each stage of your walk and attests to your pilgrimage. It is issued by associations « jacquaires » - website: www.chemindecompostelle.com / Associations / Associations.html.

THE AREA

The walks take place often in sensitive natural areas and, as such activity must comply with the environment: respect for the natural heritage, respect for cultural heritage and people, respect for natural resources (water, soil, habitats, fauna, flora, climate) and fight against pollution and any environmental impact: it should not disturb the animals nor damage flowers !

Life in Spain,

You will go into Spain during the trip. It is advisable to speak a little Spanish to enjoy the experience better, without having to learn perfectly the language of Cervantes. A small dictionary English / Spanish is useful. The currency is the Euro. Remember also that the Spanish eating habits are sometimes quite different from English.

Glossary of some common words:

Dinner = cena

Breakfast = desayuno

Lunch = comida

Picnic= picnic

Stamp = sello

Postcard= Postal

Map = mapa

Right = derecha

Left = izquierda

Crossroads = cruce

Town centre = centro urbano

A phone call = una llamada telefonica

Path = camino

Village =pueblo

Medical doctor= médico

Accident and Emergency= urgencia

Taxi = taxi

Train station = estación RENFE

Bus station = estación de autobuses

USEFUL CONTACTS

Transport information: SNCF (French railway company): Tel: 0844 848 5848 http:// www.voyages-sncf.com RENFE (Spanish railway company) Tel: 00 34 902 24 02 02, or more practical, their website: http://www.renfe.com with all the train schedules.

ALSA: 00 (34) 902 42 22 42. Refer to schedules and destinations at: http://www.alsa.es

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Day 01 : Léon

Day 02 : Leon - Orbigo Hospital

Hike between León and Orbigo Hospital with its medieval bridge crossed by so many pilgrims. (Can be shortened by taxi at your expense, booked in advance).

Walking time : 9h. Distance : 35km.

Day 03 : Orbigo Hospital - Astorga

Orbigo Hospital - Astorga, city of beautiful architecture (Gothic cathedral and Episcopal palace by Gaudì).

Walking time : 4h. Distance : 17km.

Day 04 : Astorga - Rabanal

Astorga - Rabanal, you enter the beautiful and wild mountains of Leon and pass by the famous Iron Cross of the Pilgrims at Foncebadón, built on an ancient Roman temple.

Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 22km.

Day 05 : Rabanal - Ponferrada

Rabanal to Ponferrada , fortified village with beautiful architecture.

Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 26km.

Day 06 : Ponferrada - Villafranca del Bierzo

Ponferrada to-Villafranca del Bierzo, with its church dedicated to Saint Jacques and once considered as sacred as that of Santiago.

Walking time : 7h30. Distance : 31km.

Day 07 : Villafranca del Bierzo - El Cebreiro

The most beautiful part of the mountains of El Bierzo, from Villafranca del Bierzo to El Cebreiro, village which retains the "Pallozas' the original habitat Neolithic with thatched roof.

Walking time : 8h. Distance : 27km.

Day 08 : Cebreiro - Tricastela

Down the mountains towards the valley, from Cebreiro to Triacastela. You can see the green landscapes of Galicia.

Walking time : 5h30. Distance : 21km.

Day 09 : Tricastela - Sarria

Walking time : 4h30 or 5h45. Distance : 18,5km or 22km (through Samos).

For various reasons (weather forecast, conditions of the terrain, logistics) we may Fexceptionally change the program. Our priority in all circumstances is your safety.

OTHER INFORMATIONS

Telephone Calls. To call abroad, dial the international prefix 00, then the country code followed by your desired phone number, removing the first 0.

THE CREDENTIAL

THE AREA

Life in Spain,

Glossary of some common words:

Dinner = cena

Breakfast = desayuno

Lunch = comida

Picnic= picnic

Stamp = sello

Postcard= Postal

Map = mapa

Right = derecha

Left = izquierda

Crossroads = cruce

Town centre = centro urbano

A phone call = una llamada telefonica

Path = camino

Village =pueblo

Medical doctor= médico

Accident and Emergency= urgencia

Taxi = taxi

Train station = estación RENFE

Bus station = estación de autobuses

USEFUL CONTACTS

ALSA: 00 (34) 902 42 22 42. Refer to schedules and destinations at: http://www.alsa.es

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In the afternoon, at your accommodation in León

TO GET TO THE MEETING POINT

By train: A rail link per day, direct from Irun to Leon. Other combinations are possible by way of Burgos. You should take a taxi from the station to the hotel (10 min, about 6 €).

By bus: with the company Alsa, commute between Irun and Leon (about 7 hours drive). The company ALSA provides several services between some towns in France and Leon. http://www.alsa.es/en

By car: From Bayonne, take the motorway through San Sebastian, Bilbao. Then head towards Palencia, Exit 14 to N120 and San Mames, general direction Osorno la Mayor, Carrión de los Condes, Sahagún, and León. Michelin Map No. 442.

By plane: Leon airport, via Madrid or Barcelona. In this case, the best solution to reach the hotel from the airport in Leon, is to take a taxi. You can also fly to Santiago (Paris, Nice or Lyon) and then go to Leon by train or by bus. The company ALSA provides a service Santiago de Compostela - León. The journey takes about 6 hours.

Car sharing : To save money and be eco-friendly we advise you to se Blablacar as a driver or passenger to get tot the meeting point.

PARKING

Parking of hotel Paris in Leon, about €11 per day (subject to availabilité).

Parking San Marcelo, Plaza de Santo Domingo, tel. 00 34 987 23 40 13. Approximately €20 per day (no sliding scale).

Parking Ordoño, calle Ordoño 2, tel. 00 34 987 232 075. 70 € the first week, second week free.

At arrival in Sarria.

THE RETURN JOURNEY

By train: Direct train from Sarria to Irun/Hendaye; the train station is located near your hotel. On the RENFE website (www.renfe.com), think to click on «Ver todas las estaciones » to find the station of Sarria. To come back to Leon, you can also take the train. The schedule of trains and buses are subject to change during the year depending on the day of the week, we invite you to contact the various public transport operators to plan your journey to the meeting point and back.

By plane : take a bus or a train to Leon or Santiago airports.

IF YOU WANT TO ARRIVE THE NIGHT BEFORE OR STAY AFTER THE TRIP

We can book an extra night at the same hotel before the program (upon request and with supplement, please contact us)

This trip is in Spain. Depending on your nationality you'll need a visa or not. If you have any doubts, please check this longtime in advance by the consulates or embassies. Before leaving, consider the possibility of having to pay medical expenses abroad. You can apply to the social services for a European card, and this will save you having to pay in advance for any medical expenses abroad which remain, whatever happens, at your expense. Please bring your ID or passport.

4 to 8 hours walking per day, without difficulty and low elevations. The long stages can be shortened with a transfer (with supplement and booked in avdvance.) All trails are marked : GR (white and red) and/or the sign of a shell.

4 nights in hotel ***, 2 nights in hotel **, 2 nights in guest house (equivalent of hotel**) . Bath or shower and WC in the room.

MEALS

In Spain, it is quite different from France. Indeed, breakfast are served around 8.30/9 o'clock and dinners are also served later (9 pm).

Dinners and breakfasts are usually taken in the restaurants of your accommodation. Lunches are not included in the price. You can make your own picnic or order them the day ahead with the accommodation (paid locally). There are many cheap supply points along the way.

Your luggage is transported by us unless you choose a program without luggage transportation.

guaranteed departure : 1 person

Self guided trip.

We will send you a travel guide containing all the documents necessary for the completion of your trip: guidebook with maps, luggage labels including logistic informations, accommodation addresses, and so on. You will find a description of the paths (the entire route is signposted) and comments on the villages, monuments etc ...

Luggage tags : Please put your name on the tag + the name we've used (the "group leader's name") to do the bookings by the accommodations. If we are not sure you'll receive the documents by ordinary post in time we'll send them to the first accommodation.In that case we'll send to you by Email the accomodation list.

LUGGAGE

- a soft travel bag, avoid suitcases, which are more cumbersome and limit the weight of your belongings to 10 kg. - a small backpack of about 35 litres for you daytime requirements.

CLOTHES

- a waterproof and breathable jacket (Gore-Tex type)

- a fleece or a sweater

- a raincoat (poncho)

- walking trousers

- 1 pair of gloves

- 1 hat

- shorts

- a bathing suit + towel

- several pairs of socks (not too large)

- underwear

- 1 pair of trainers

- a tracksuit or loose clothing for the evening

EQUIPMENT TO BRING

- 1 pair of walking shoes that have been used before

- sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection

- a hat

- 1 bottle (allow 2 to 3 litres per person per day in summer)

- a Tupperware type plastic bowl for the picnic + cutlery

- your identification documents

- and why not a camera and a novel.

FIRST AID KIT

- a small personal kit(gauze, Elastoplast, analgesic, double skin for blisters, earplugs ...).

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Dates and prices

At your convenience from the 1st of april to the 31st of October 2021	Price/person
WITH bag transfer	630 €
Single room additional fee	175 €
WITHOUT tbag transfer	575 €
Extra night to Sarria (half board double room)	70 €
Extra night to Sarria (half board single room)	95 €