Description

Primitive Way from A Fonsagrada to Santiago

The Camino Primitivo (Primitive Way) is the oldest and most challenging pilgrimage route on the Camino de Santiago. Its origin dates back to the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago in the year 830. Following this event, King Alfonso II of Asturias, known as "el Casto - the Chaste", decided to walk from Oviedo to Compostela to venerate the remains of the Saint, becoming the first pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago.

Camino Primitivo from A Fonsagrada is a journey full of history and an intimate connection with nature. This route, which is one of the oldest and least traveled, offers pilgrims a unique opportunity to experience the Camino de Santiago in its most authentic form. However, it is also a path full of challenges: a demanding route with uneven stages and just a few services. For this reason, it is not recommended for beginners or people with poor physical condition.

The Camino Primitivo is ideal for those looking for an experience away from the crowds and the tourist atmosphere of other routes, offering a journey rich in history and nature.

What is included?

You can see a summary of the services included in the package

• Accommodation in rural houses/hotels:
• 5 nights of accommodation in rural houses on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner).
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in: A Fonsagrada, Lugo and Santiago de Compostela.
• Transfer of pilgrims from/to the Camino when the rural houses are not at the end of the stage.
• Luggage transfer during the stages: 1 piece of luggage per person (max. 15kg/luggage).
• Shell and Pilgrim's Credential.
• Basic insurance.
• VAT.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at A Fonsagrada at your own. 

Hotel accommodation in A Fonsagrada. 

Day 2: Stage 1 "A Fonsagrada - O Cádavo (Baleira)" (24.30km).

After breakfast, start of the pilgrimage to O Cádavo. 

Dinner and accommodation in a rural house in the area of O Cádavo.

Day 3: Stage 2 "O Cádavo (Baleira) - Lugo" (29.50km).

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage on foot to Lugo. 

Hotel accommodation in the center of Lugo. 

Day 4: Stage 3 "Lugo - Ferreira" (27.20 km).

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage to Ferreira. 

Dinner and accommodation in a rural house in the area of Ferreira. 

Day 5: Stage 4 "Ferreira - Melide" (20 km).

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage to Melide. 

Accommodation in a hotel in Melide.

Day 6: Stage 5 "Melide - Arzúa" (14 km).

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage to Arzúa. 

Dinner and accommodation in a rural house in the area of Arzúa. 

Day 7: Stage 6 "Arzúa - O Empalme / O Pino" (15 km / 19 km). 

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage to O Empalme / O Pino. 

Dinner and accommodation in a rural house in the area of O Empalme / O Pino. 

Day 8: Stage 7 "O Empalme / O Pino - Santiago de Compostela" (19 km/ 22 km)

Breakfast and continuation of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

Hotel accommodation in Santiago de Compostela. 

Day 9: Santiago de Compostela.

Breakfast and end of the service.

Useful information

*  Accommodations' double rooms are not guaranteed to have two beds.

*  Reservation requests must be made at least 14 days before the start of the pilgrimage.

Optional services

• Extra nights of accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
• Private transfer to the starting point of the Camino.
• Private tours in Galicia.
• Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela.
• Optional insurance with cancellation fees coverage.

Nota: If you want to book any of these services, include them in the reservation form in the comments field.

Prices

• Single room: 1215.00 €
• Double room: 1700.00 €