Various detours from Triacastela to Sarria

Camino Frances

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Triacastela

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Various detours from Triacastela to Sarria

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A Ferrería

At the end of town when leaving Triacastela you arrive at a fork in the road, presenting two distinct ways to Sarria. Distances shown are from Triacastela, through Aguiada to Sarria.

Beyond Samos, the camino once again splits, allowing you to rejoin the Calvor and San Xil route in Aguiada. This is the preferred route as it spends the least amount of time along the roadside. Alternatively, you can stay on the road from Samos all the way to Sarria. A third option is to go to Samos, and shortly after turn north to join the other route near Aguiada (distances on next page, after Samos).

via the Monastery at Samos - 25.1 km via aguiada or  21.3 km along road

At the end of town, turn left to follow the road to the Monastery at Samos (all services). The way is generally through small hamlets along country lanes.

‌via Calvor and San Xil - 18.2 km

At the end of town turn right. Cross the main road to follow a smaller road. The way is generally through small hamlets along country lanes.

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Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I have hesitated a long time in front of the two signs but decided to go via San Xil. It was one of my favorite stage sjnce Saint-jean-pied-de-port. Nice paths full of large trees, birds and small beautiful hills and villages. A donativo where you can eat and rest in the middle of the stage. Totally recommended!

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The route to Samos was beautiful, hilly, and I’m so glad I took it. It never felt unsafe as someone suggested. I really enjoyed the quiet pastoral route.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I took the short route: beautiful views and forest paths and very quiet. No regrets. And the best: there is the project "Wisdom Of Way" , in Google Maps it's called Terra De Luz ... lovely people and coffee, tea and lots of food donation based ... You can chill outside ... and they have a meditation hall ... and there's the samosa labyrinth. Definitely worth a visit!

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Most Pelegrinos take the short route. Luckily we chose the longer route via Samos. Nice and quiet with lovely views. Also got to visit the monastery when we stayed overnight at Samos.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

April 2024: I took the short route and it was very beautiful. Halfway a very nice “donativo” place turn up with snacks, refreshments and an outdoor toilet with a beautiful view.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

In difference to the other comments I have to say that their was enough food options on the short way (I think 2 or 3 bars), up and down all the time but many shadow ways.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The short route is very beautiful, great scenery of the forest and hills. Mainly gentle slopes up and down, interspersed with some steep parts. Be warned, there is very little flat, so it may be hard if you are having knee troubles. Fewer places to stop along the way, so plan food accordingly.

I loved it though, and would do it again for the view.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

When you go right at the fork and take the short route, there is not a lot of food on the way. Also no bathrooms for a while

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Which is the shortest route from Tricastela to Sarri?

All Caminos App User (not verified)

What you can only see if you count the numbers on the left side