7-STAGE HORSEBACK ROUTE
Horseback Route from Trabadelo
7-stage horseback route from Trabadelo
Trabadelo is the gateway to the arrival of the Camino at O Cebreiro, crowning the top of the Galician mountains at 1,300 metres above sea level, encompassing the Os Ancares and O Courel mountain systems. At the O Poio pass, the French Way reaches its highest point (1,337 m).
Our Horseback Route from Trabadelo to Santiago de Compostela covers 182 km in 7 stages.
This route is the final section of the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, crossing the lands of the Galician community. The path leads to the heart of Melide, where pilgrims from the English Way, the Primitive Way and the French Way converge.
With The Pilgrim Horse you can ride the Camino de Santiago on horseback starting from Trabadelo and following the French Way itinerary. You will enjoy the extraordinary landscape offered by the Galician mountains and hills, riding the Camino as it was done in ancient times.
7 stages on horseback from Trabadelo
Horseback Camino de Santiago from Trabadelo
First day of our horseback pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. We will meet all participants at the agreed place and time and transfer to the accommodation for the first night. After dinner we will hold a short briefing where we will explain the itinerary and answer any questions.
French Way from Trabadelo
From Trabadelo, the stage just before reaching O Cebreiro, we are only 182 km from Santiago de Compostela. The terrain is rich in forest, so we will enjoy frequent shaded areas – a welcome contrast to the barren Castilian plains that pilgrims have to cross in previous stages.
Trabadelo – O Cebreiro
Early morning ascent following the Valcarce river up to the mountain village of O Cebreiro, the official entrance to Galicia.
We will pass through Ambasvías, Vega de Valcarce, the impressive Castle of Sarracín, Herrerías, La Faba and Laguna de Castilla (end of León). At O Cebreiro (1,300 m), we are greeted by the characteristic pallozas – ancient oval-shaped Celtic houses.
O Cebreiro – Samos
We ride towards the ancient Monastery of Samos, one of the oldest and best-preserved in the Western world.
After breakfast and visiting the Pilgrim Monument and the Sanctuary of Santa María Real de O Cebreiro, we head to Hospital da Condesa and have lunch in Triacastela, surrounded by numerous Celtic hillforts (castros).
Samos – Portomarín
First sight of the river Miño, Galicia’s most famous river.
Portomarín was completely relocated in the 1960s to make way for the Belesar reservoir.
Portomarín – Palas de Rei
Lunch stop in Ventas de Narón, then continue to Palas de Rei.
Palas de Rei – Arzúa
Lunch in Melide (convergence point of several Camino routes).
Overnight in Arzúa, famous for its Tetilla cheese.
Arzúa – Monte do Gozo
Last full riding day through gentle paths covered with pine and eucalyptus forests.
We arrive at Monte do Gozo, from where we get the first glimpse of Santiago Cathedral.
Monte do Gozo – Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Short final ride into the old town of Santiago and arrival at the Cathedral.
We stamp our pilgrim credentials and receive the Compostela certificate – the final testimony of our adventure.
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