Translation; Tranquilo Camino = Calm Way
When you want a walking adventure on Camino de Santiago that will satiate all of your senses our Tranquilo Camino – French Last 100 may just be what you are looking for!
Walk the famous Last 100km from Sarria to Santiago
A personal challenge yet with your fully inclusive, pack-free, package... a sense of calm will carry you through the day… with a daily average of 12 Km… time is on your side.
Place your bag in the foyer, fuel up on breakfast included and then off you go.
A sense of freedom engulfs you as you soak up every moment of the magnificent Galician countryside. The sights and sounds of the land surround you. There is no more intimate way to understand a culture than to walk on their land through the villages and cities of their hearts. Your sense of smell will be piqued as you wander through villages with locals preparing magnificent Spanish food. Your tastebuds will come alive with new flavours and remembered tastes as they feed you. Enjoy the warm Spanish hospitality as the locals house you in their establishments. All of this is amongst the palpable spiritual energy of Camino de Santiago as you head towards Santiago de Compostela.
Take comfort in knowing we are on the ground in Spain.
When those little uncertainties crop up call us personally in real time for support along the way.
Walking 115 km through Inland Spain.
Noted as the most scenic section of the “French Way”. Known for its diversity in landscape, meander through lush vegetation and rolling hills. Breathe in the fresh air while passing waterways and distant mountain ranges. Certainly, the historical landmarks and quaint villages will fuel your imagination of times gone by. Then Imagine yourself as a King or Queen as you pass over a Roman bridge or walk an ancient cobbled path. Be humbled, as you enter Cathedrals that have survived the ravages of life yet still stand with spectacular architecture and stories from times gone by.
Meet Pilgrims from every corner of the world.
Greeting one another with Buen Camino. You will have the opportunity to share stories, a meal, or drinks on a terrace at the end of a long day. Camino is as sociable or solitary as you need. Part of the beauty of Camino comes in the people you meet and the kindness and openness between strangers with the common goal of arriving in Camino de Santiago.
Compostela Certificate
Our Camino Tranquilo – French Last 100 allows you to achieve a Compostela Certificate. If this is a dream of yours then simply stamp your Credencial Passport twice a day. Commencing with the first accommodation then beyond that many bars, restaurants, and churches offer stamps along the way.
An achievement realised
As you reach Santiago de Compostela CELEBRATIONS will unfold! You have achieved walking the last 115km of an iconic pilgrimage.
Enjoy a rest in Santiago de Compostela where, in 1985, the city’s old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This alone is worth the effort you have made, a spectacular city with so much to offer.
Buen Camino!
Fisterra the “End of the world”
Certainly, for some, the legends of the past will see you wanting to finish in Fisterra. Consider continuing on our Fisterra Camino.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: km.
- Hours: h.
Today Day 1 Sarria, a lively town with a great Camino vibe, you will find many Pilgrims merging from different Camino paths and starting here in Sarria, as you are, for the last 100km. Hopefully, you will have time to wander through the old city to visit some of the incredible sites. Then enjoy a nice meal while in this iconic town.
Make sure you have a good night’s rest before you head off tomorrow on the first walking day of your Camino!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 12 km.
- Hours: 3.5h.
Today Day 2: Sarria to Morgade, you face a beautiful stage on some roads, and gravel paths through the Galician countryside. Tree-lined paths through Pretty villages and hamlets with their traditional “hórreos” (granaries). You will walk a gradual incline into Morgade, demanding yet not terribly difficult. There are only 4 inhabitants in Morgade so you definitely get a good rest. Morgade is situated quite high so the scenery is very relaxing.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 10 km.
- Hours: 3h.
Today Day 3 Morgade to Portomarin, from Morgade you will walk a gentle decline all day. Passing small villages through the beautiful rural areas of Galicia. Through forests of oak and chestnut trees, with meadows in between. Eventually descending into Potomarin where, if the waters are low you will see the remains of the medieval town of Portomarín that disappeared under the reservoir waters in the 1950s when Franco (Dictator) decided to build a hydroelectric dam 40 kilometres downriver and flooded the original town.
The most important monuments are the churches of San Nicolás and San Pedro. Along with some of the cherished 16th and 17th-century manor houses or Pazos that were transported stone by stone high above the river to the new village of Portomarin. The square in the centre of town boasts most of the historic monuments including the Pazo Del Conde da Maza.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 12 km.
- Hours: 4h.
Today Day 4 Portomarin to Ventas Naron, as you exit Portomarin crossing the river Miño, Galicia’s longest river, you then begin a steady uphill walk from 350m to 725m. This section on and off the road for 12 km is demanding so it is best you take it at a steady pace.
In Castromaior the circa 4BC to 1AD Roman ruins are well worth the short detour off the Camino.
When arriving in Ventas de Narón, visit the small 13th-century Ermita de Santa María Magdalena built by the Knights Templar. A beautiful testament to the rich history of Camino de Santiago.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 12 km.
- Hours: 3.5h.
Today Day 5 Ventas Naron to Palas de Rei, You will start your day with a steady decline, then a comfortable fairly flat easy walk into Palas de Rei, known as the Palace of the King, due to a king having resided there, who reigned between 702 and 710.
You find a small village with plenty of shops, bars and cafes. Most of the village life revolves around Plaza del Concello. Visit la Iglesia de San Tirso, originally built in the 12th to early 13th century. It has undergone numerous changes over the centuries with the only original part of the church, the Romanesque doorway.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 14.5 km.
- Hours: 4h.
Today Day 6: Palas de Rei – Melide, You will be walking down gentle rolling hills for most of the day and crossing many creeks. This is a comfortable walking day arriving at Melide a pretty little village set on a river.
in Galicia, Melide is famous for its Pulpo (octopus) usually boiled and sprinkled with red pepper and paprika. Have this with a Ribeiro wine, a meal famous in the area.
Two of the most renowned octopus restaurants in Galicia are found here, Ezequiel and Garnacha.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 14 km.
- Hours: 4h.
Today Day 7: Melide – Arzua, you will wind your way in and out of pine and eucalyptus forest. There is quite a steep descent into Ribadiso da Baixo.
Soon after arriving at the town of Arzúa. The most significant city (6,000 inhabitants) before Santiago. Famous for its local cheese Queixo Arzúa-Ulloa. Here you will also meet Pilgrims from the Camino Norte trail as the two paths merge.
Visit the 14th-century Capilla de la Magdalena, all that is left of a former Augustinian monastery.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 12 km.
- Hours: 3.5h.
Today Day 8 Arzua to A Salceda, A comfortable stage, quite flat, along prairies and bushes. Alternating between track and county lanes, passing through several small hamlets.
Continue on woodland paths, passing a monument to Guillermo Watt. A Pilgrim who died at this spot, a day prior to completing his Camino.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 17.5 km.
- Hours: 5h.
Today Day 9: Salceda to Lavacolla a gentle uphill stroll to Alto de Santa Irene, the high point of today. A good picnic and rest area. Then Continue through the small villages of Amenal and then San Paio before arriving at your stop tonight, Lavacolla.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 10 km.
- Hours: 3h.
Today Day 10: Lavacolla to Santiago, the last day walking your Camino!!
From Lavacolla you walk past the airport, near highways and urban residential areas. Eventually reaching Monte do Gozo (Mount of Joy) 5km before the city centre. From here you will glimpse the spires of the Cathedral in Santiago.
The entrance to the old city of Santiago (100,000 inhabitants) is stunning. An incredible walk through the historic city streets leading you under the Arco del Obispo. Here you make your entrance into the Plaza del Obradoiro,
CONGRATULATIONS you have made it, a moment of triumph!
*Don’t forget to go and get your Compostela. The location will be noted on your daily map.
This night is one of celebration the City will be brimming with Pilgrims and Locals alike enjoying the local cuisine and wines. Sharing tales of their Camino and for many saying farewells to their Camino Friends. Enjoy your night as you have no bag to place out and no boots to lace tomorrow morning ENJOY Santiago de Compostela!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: km.
- Hours: h.
Today Day 11: Santiago de Compostela, you have the day to explore the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. If you were late arriving yesterday you can attend the midday pilgrims mass and look around the famous Cathedral of St. James which forms the city’s heart and watch the collection of pilgrims arriving into the square as they finish their epic journey as you did yesterday.
Buen Camino!!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: km.
- Hours: h.
Today Day 12: Santiago de Compostela, you will have your last breakfast as a Crossroads Travel Client unless, of course, Fisterra has called you!
Whatever it is you do from here please go safely, thank you for choosing Crossroads Travel
We hope to see you again sometime soon.
Buen Camino!
SET YOUR OWN AGENDA
Inclusions Camino Tranquilo French Last 100 Camino
- 11 nights’ accommodation preferably charming/Iconic/boutique hotels and rural Casas
- Private Bathroom in all rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Luggage transfer daily (1 x 20kg bag per person)
- Maps of your accommodation locations
- Pre-trip Camino guidance and planning
- Australian and Spanish emergency phone numbers
- local support person in Spain
Welcome Pack:
- Pilgrim’s passport
- Camino shell
- Luggage tags
- Full Camino walking guidebook with maps
- Camino Journal with Pen
- Other goodies for your Camino
Not Included
- Travel and medical insurance
- Additional bag transfer (will incur additional costs)
- Single Supplement
- Any meal not specified in the Inclusions list
- Any other item not specified in the Inclusions list
- Flights/Transfers/Extra Accommodations.
Optional Services:
- Airport transfers from the start point and end destination
- Extra night accommodation at the start point and end destination
- Extra luggage transfer or storage
- Fisterra experience: Tour from Santiago to Fisterra return 2 days
- If you wish to upgrade to the Iconic Parador Hotel in Santiago de Compostela the cost is from $150 per person/per night twin share and $220 per person/per night single occupancy when booked 6 months in advance.
- Ask us about adding an extra night in Santiago, or extra rest days en route.
- For any part of your trip that falls between 31 October and 01 April, there is an out-of-season luggage transfer surcharge of $25 per day. and $35 per day to Fisterra and Muxia.
Today Day 1 Sarria, a lively town with a great Camino vibe, you will find many Pilgrims merging from different Camino paths and starting here in Sarria, as you are, for the last 100km. Hopefully, you will have time to wander through the old city to visit some of the incredible sites. Then enjoy a nice meal while in this iconic town.
Make sure you have a good night’s rest before you head off tomorrow on the first walking day of your Camino!
Today Day 2: Sarria to Morgade, you face a beautiful stage on some roads, and gravel paths through the Galician countryside. Tree-lined paths through Pretty villages and hamlets with their traditional “hórreos” (granaries). You will walk a gradual incline into Morgade, demanding yet not terribly difficult. There are only 4 inhabitants in Morgade so you definitely get a good rest. Morgade is situated quite high so the scenery is very relaxing.
Today Day 3 Morgade to Portomarin, from Morgade you will walk a gentle decline all day. Passing small villages through the beautiful rural areas of Galicia. Through forests of oak and chestnut trees, with meadows in between. Eventually descending into Potomarin where, if the waters are low you will see the remains of the medieval town of Portomarín that disappeared under the reservoir waters in the 1950s when Franco (Dictator) decided to build a hydroelectric dam 40 kilometres downriver and flooded the original town.
The most important monuments are the churches of San Nicolás and San Pedro. Along with some of the cherished 16th and 17th-century manor houses or Pazos that were transported stone by stone high above the river to the new village of Portomarin. The square in the centre of town boasts most of the historic monuments including the Pazo Del Conde da Maza.
Today Day 4 Portomarin to Ventas Naron, as you exit Portomarin crossing the river Miño, Galicia’s longest river, you then begin a steady uphill walk from 350m to 725m. This section on and off the road for 12 km is demanding so it is best you take it at a steady pace.
In Castromaior the circa 4BC to 1AD Roman ruins are well worth the short detour off the Camino.
When arriving in Ventas de Narón, visit the small 13th-century Ermita de Santa María Magdalena built by the Knights Templar. A beautiful testament to the rich history of Camino de Santiago.
Today Day 5 Ventas Naron to Palas de Rei, You will start your day with a steady decline, then a comfortable fairly flat easy walk into Palas de Rei, known as the Palace of the King, due to a king having resided there, who reigned between 702 and 710.
You find a small village with plenty of shops, bars and cafes. Most of the village life revolves around Plaza del Concello. Visit la Iglesia de San Tirso, originally built in the 12th to early 13th century. It has undergone numerous changes over the centuries with the only original part of the church, the Romanesque doorway.
Today Day 6: Palas de Rei – Melide, You will be walking down gentle rolling hills for most of the day and crossing many creeks. This is a comfortable walking day arriving at Melide a pretty little village set on a river.
in Galicia, Melide is famous for its Pulpo (octopus) usually boiled and sprinkled with red pepper and paprika. Have this with a Ribeiro wine, a meal famous in the area.
Two of the most renowned octopus restaurants in Galicia are found here, Ezequiel and Garnacha.
Today Day 7: Melide – Arzua, you will wind your way in and out of pine and eucalyptus forest. There is quite a steep descent into Ribadiso da Baixo.
Soon after arriving at the town of Arzúa. The most significant city (6,000 inhabitants) before Santiago. Famous for its local cheese Queixo Arzúa-Ulloa. Here you will also meet Pilgrims from the Camino Norte trail as the two paths merge.
Visit the 14th-century Capilla de la Magdalena, all that is left of a former Augustinian monastery.
Today Day 8 Arzua to A Salceda, A comfortable stage, quite flat, along prairies and bushes. Alternating between track and county lanes, passing through several small hamlets.
Continue on woodland paths, passing a monument to Guillermo Watt. A Pilgrim who died at this spot, a day prior to completing his Camino.
Today Day 9: Salceda to Lavacolla a gentle uphill stroll to Alto de Santa Irene, the high point of today. A good picnic and rest area. Then Continue through the small villages of Amenal and then San Paio before arriving at your stop tonight, Lavacolla.
Today Day 10: Lavacolla to Santiago, the last day walking your Camino!!
From Lavacolla you walk past the airport, near highways and urban residential areas. Eventually reaching Monte do Gozo (Mount of Joy) 5km before the city centre. From here you will glimpse the spires of the Cathedral in Santiago.
The entrance to the old city of Santiago (100,000 inhabitants) is stunning. An incredible walk through the historic city streets leading you under the Arco del Obispo. Here you make your entrance into the Plaza del Obradoiro,
CONGRATULATIONS you have made it, a moment of triumph!
*Don’t forget to go and get your Compostela. The location will be noted on your daily map.
This night is one of celebration the City will be brimming with Pilgrims and Locals alike enjoying the local cuisine and wines. Sharing tales of their Camino and for many saying farewells to their Camino Friends. Enjoy your night as you have no bag to place out and no boots to lace tomorrow morning ENJOY Santiago de Compostela!
Today Day 11: Santiago de Compostela, you have the day to explore the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. If you were late arriving yesterday you can attend the midday pilgrims mass and look around the famous Cathedral of St. James which forms the city’s heart and watch the collection of pilgrims arriving into the square as they finish their epic journey as you did yesterday.
Buen Camino!!
Today Day 12: Santiago de Compostela, you will have your last breakfast as a Crossroads Travel Client unless, of course, Fisterra has called you!
Whatever it is you do from here please go safely, thank you for choosing Crossroads Travel
We hope to see you again sometime soon.
Buen Camino!
At Crossroads Travel your comfort after a long day of walking is our focus. Hence extensively researched accommodation options on Camino de Santiago are a part of our packages.
Our choice is based on location.
We personally book your rooms, and for this reason, we know exactly where they are located. Our primary aim is to be in the vibe of Camino amongst the other pilgrims, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Next, we want you to be welcomed and taken care of.
Meeting regularly with the owners/management to discuss our client needs ensures your hosts have direct personal contact with us. If any needs arise we can manage them immediately.
Finally, we choose accommodation in charming, iconic hotels and rural Casas.
The number of stars is not our criterion. A comfortable room and a private bathroom come first. In some of the more humble areas of Camino de Santiago, we offer you the best of what is possible. So the longer your Camino the more varied your accommodation will be. This is part of the charm of being on Camino de Santiago, remember you are not on a holiday with multiple options in one spot. Fortunately, with options in the bigger cities, we can throw in a few nights with lots of stars for indulgence. After all, you deserve to have a soak in a spa. Likewise, an indoor pool doesn’t hurt.
Note: There are a few extraordinary options off the Camino if “humble” is not your thing. We will discuss this with you when booking.
Book 60 days in advance
Camino de Santiago is a unique destination with limited quality accommodation ON Camino hence we advise booking a minimum of 60 days in advance.
Examples of our chosen accommodation.
Images below are examples of what you can expect from your booking. Tailor-made packages are available if you wish to stay 5-star all the way.
Please note: when you book accommodation with us pre and post-Camino in Spain and Portugal we adhere to the same standard.
There are many options, depending on where you are departing from, however, these are our suggestions based on the easiest connections to the Camino once in Spain:
Fly to Madrid and catch the train to Sarria.
Fly to Santiago and catch a Train or Bus to Sarria
