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Stage 35 of 37

Sobrado dos Monxes – Arzúa

Green hills, and in Arzúa you suddenly join the Camino Francés.

Distance
22.0 km
Ascent
↑ 269 m
Descent
↓ 392 m
Walking time
≈ 6 h 15 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest
562 m
Weather in Arzúa2 days and the sun

Forecast for the end of the stage · Open-Meteo

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Eucalyptus woods, meadows with cows, stone sheds and tiny hamlets. This is Galicia at its greenest. From Sobrado you follow narrow paths and quiet roads. The route rolls constantly, but overall you descend more than you climb.

The day takes a good 6 hours and stays pleasant going. There’s no big climb, but plenty of small hills that add up. In Arzúa you join the Camino Francés. It suddenly gets busier, with pilgrims from all corners of the world. There is a public albergue, and the town is known for its cheese. Walk at your own pace and you’ll arrive feeling fresh.

Tips for this stage

  • Arzúa is known for its cheese. Try a piece when you arrive.
  • All the descending is hard on your knees. Walking poles help.
  • After Arzúa you'll be walking with the crowds of the Francés. Start getting used to it now.

Where to sleep in Arzúa

8 places

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