What's included on a last-100km Camino tour?

Handpicked accommodations with private rooms and en-suite bath every night, breakfast, daily luggage transfers, a pilgrim passport and shell, detailed route notes and mapping via our navigation app, and 24/7 support from our local ground team.

Are luggage transfers included?

Yes - luggage transfers from Sarria onward are included as standard, so you only carry a daypack.

Can I customize the last-100km itinerary?

You can add pre or post days, or rest days along the way. Your Adventure Specialist can assist you with this.

What grade is this route?

The Final Stage Sarria-Santiago stretch is graded moderate - real daily distances on rolling terrain, without mountain climbs. However the Relaxed Final Stage is considered easy as no day surpasses 10 miles.

Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, layered clothing and a daypack - the same practical kit as any moderate Camino route. A full packing list is provided to you before departure.

Can I walk the last 100km solo?

Yes - it's one of the most popular options for solo travelers on a limited schedule, with solo pricing available.

How do I prepare for the last 100km?

Comfortable daily walks of 10-12 miles in the weeks beforehand are enough preparation for this moderate stretch.

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The Last 100km of the Camino de Santiago

You don't need five weeks to walk a real stretch of the Camino de Santiago. To qualify for the official Compostela certificate, pilgrims need only cover the final 100km on foot - and for the Camino Francés, that means starting in the small town of Sarria and walking to Santiago's cathedral in about five or six days.

It's the most popular option for travelers short on time but not on ambition: real trail, real overnight stops, and the same Pilgrim's Office certificate awarded to those who've walked the full five weeks.

Macs Adventure runs this final stretch as a complete self-guided trip, from Sarria transfers to Santiago accommodation, with several staging options depending on how many days you have.

From Sarria, Santiago bound!
Views near Portomarin
Pilgrim friends along the way
Resting outside of Melide
Reaching Santiago!
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Camino Frances
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7–57 days
Easy to Moderate
from$1,340CAD pp
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Why is 100km the minimum distance?
The Pilgrim's Office in Santiago requires at least 100km walked (or 200km cycled) to issue the official Compostela certificate - Sarria sits just past that 100km mark on the Camino Francés.
How many days does the last 100km take?
Our primary Final Stage tours are 7 or 8 days with five to six days of walking and covering roughly 12-14 miles a day from Sarria to Santiago. We also offer a Relaxed Final Stage tour that is 12 days, with 10 days of walking, each day being less than 10 miles in distance.
Which staged itineraries cover this stretch?
Options include the Camino Final Stage Sarria-Santiago (8 Days), the Camino Francés Final Stage Sarria-Santiago, and a 12 day Relaxed Camino Final Stage with shorter daily distances.
Do I still get a Compostela certificate on this route?
Yes - as long as you complete the full 100km on foot and collect stamps in your pilgrim credential along the way.
What's the terrain like from Sarria to Santiago?
Mostly moderate - rolling Galician countryside, forest track and farmland, with no major mountain climbs.
How do I book the last 100km of the Camino?
Choose a staged itinerary on this page, and an Adventure Specialist will confirm accommodations, transfers and your arrival timing in Santiago.

The Last 100km of the Camino de Santiago