Camino del Norte: Baamonde to Santiago
Duration: 7 days
Trails: T1 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day
> Walk from Baamonde to Santiago
> Cover over 100 kilometers in 5 days
> Spend your nights in cozy hotels and pensións
Santiago de Compostela is a familiar name to pilgrims; for more than 1,000 years, many feet have walked to this Spanish destination. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the cathedral in this city, having completed a journey of many kilometres on a Camino.
The Camino del Norte is one of the routes leading to Santiago and starts on the Spanish coast near the Bay of Biscay. The Camino del Norte starts in Irún, located on the border of Spain and France, and has a total length of 822 kilometres. Along the way, you can enjoy expansive ocean views, beautiful beaches, pass by cosy towns and have no lack of culinary delights.
During this trek, you will walk from Baamonde to Santiago in five days. Covering over 100 kilometers in total, you will walk along the Camino del Norte and meet many pilgrims on the way. You'll spend the nights in cozy hotels, pensións, or guesthouses including breakfast. Suitable accommodation can sometimes be a challenge on the Camino del Norte, your personal hiking guide can slightly differ from the stages described below./
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Baamonde
You'll arrive in Baamonde the day before you start on the Camino del Norte. This contributes to a relaxed start of the trip.
KM 101 (Baamonde)
Day
2
Baamonde - Miraz
Duration: 06:10 h
Distance: 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Ascent: 420 m / 1378 ft
Descent: 240 m / 787 ft
The first hiking day takes you through nature, passing several churches and chapels. Along the way, you can enjoy Galicia's peaceful landscape, on paved and unpaved paths that are slightly undulating. The stage ends near Miraz, where you can toast to a beautiful day.
Hotel Biterra
Day
3
Miraz - Sobrado dos Monxes
Duration: 04:50 h
Distance: 22.1 km / 13.7 mi
Ascent: 320 m / 1050 ft
Descent: 380 m / 1247 ft
Today you walk uphill on narrow paths and roads, eventually reaching the highest point of the entire Camino del Norte, located at 710 metres. Along the way, you will encounter the typical horreos, fun to see up close. You end today in Sobrado dos Monxes, where you can visit the beautiful monastery. It includes a church, several chapels and magnificent cloisters. Well worth a visit!
Hotel San Marcus
Day
4
Sobrado dos Monxes - Arzúa
Duration: 04:45 h
Distance: 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Ascent: 210 m / 689 ft
Descent: 340 m / 1115 ft
Today's stage is a gentle descent, passing churches and water points along the way. In the meadows you will see cows and enjoy beautiful views. Today the stage ends in Arzúa, through which the Camino Francés also passes. You will meet more pilgrims on their way to Santiago here.
Hotel Arzúa (Arzúa)
Day
5
Arzúa - O Pedrouzo
Duration: 04:30 h
Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
Ascent: 280 m / 919 ft
Descent: 390 m / 1280 ft
This easy walk takes you through beautiful eucalypt forest, peaceful villages and small rivers. Be sure to stop at the chapel of Santa Irene, a special place steeped in legend and a popular attraction for pilgrims. Legend has it that the body of St James was supposed to be buried in the tomb of this church instead of Santiago, until it was discovered that dragons lived on nearby Pico Sacro. Who knows what else you might come across along the way? Tonight you'll stay in O Pedrouzo, a quiet and welcoming place to relax before the final stretch to Santiago.
Pensión Residencial Platas (O Pedrouzo)
Day
6
O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 04:30 h
Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
Ascent: 300 m / 984 ft
Descent: 310 m / 1017 ft
This is the last day of your pilgrimage! The walk takes you to Santiago de Compostela, where the first glimpse of the cathedral from Monte do Gozo will fill you with excitement. When you arrive in Santiago, don't forget to visit the pilgrim's office to get your final stamp and Compostela. Celebrate the end of your Camino, explore the city and, if you wish, attend the pilgrims' mass in the cathedral. Soak up the atmosphere of this historic place before going to bed.
PR Campanas de San Juan (Santiago de Compostela)
Day
7
Departure from Santiago
Your Camino adventure has come to an end. After an unforgettable journey, take some time to soak up the atmosphere in the historic streets of Santiago or prepare for your return home or onward journey. It's been a remarkable journey, full of unforgettable memories and experiences. See you soon!
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