Northern Way from Vilalba on foot

You will arrive in Vilalba on your own or, if you wish, we can arrange your transfer to this place from any airport or station you arrive at.

From here and depending on your time of arrival, you can visit various points of interest in the area.

You will wake up in your Vilalba accommodation with energy to start the day and begin your walk toward Baamonde. The flat terrain greatly facilitates this stage, in which you will alternate between dense forests and wide meadows, as well as cross a couple of tributaries of the Ladra River or pass through towns like San Xoán de Alba or Pedrouzos.

Once you reach Baamonde, you will have time to visit the monuments in this town, such as its famous ancient chestnut tree, the Víctor Corral House Museum, or the Camarasa Tower.

The second stage of our journey is quite challenging, even for experienced pilgrims, both because of its distance and its profile. There is the option of splitting this stage into two days, thus extending the total duration of the trip. In any case, nature will be our faithful companion until we arrive at Sobrado dos Monxes and its spectacular monastery.

While there are still three more stages to reach the city of Santiago, this is effectively the last stage of the Northern Way because in Arzúa you will join the mass of pilgrims coming from St. Jean Pied de Port or Roncesvalles along the French Way.

So it’s worth enjoying this last stage of the Northern Way to the fullest, the peaceful Atlantic forests, tranquil rural roads, and the excellent local gastronomy.

Once you arrive in Arzúa, you will have time to rest from the stage or visit the local Museums, such as the Honey Museum or the Cheese Information Center.

At this point, just 40 kilometers away from entering Obradoiro Square and seeing your destination, you have several options, but the most recommended is to overnight in O Pedrouzo, since it has all the necessary services and leaves a short stage for finishing your journey the following day.

These last two stages run along quiet service roads, with hardly any houses in sight, the only drawback being that you will have to cross the main road multiple times in areas that can sometimes be somewhat hazardous.

Once you arrive in O Pedrouzo, you can visit places of high historical value and natural appeal, set in stately homes linked to noble lineages and families of minor nobility. You can also see examples of religious architecture, such as the Church of Santa Eulalia de Arca.

After a well-deserved rest, you will wake up in O Pedrouzo knowing that this is your last stage.

This is the most magical stage of your journey, your legs will not seem tired, and your backpack will feel lighter than in previous days. Ahead is a short, easy stage with gentle inclines and pleasant paths.

Free day to visit all the monuments that, besides the Cathedral, form the grand Galician capital.