{"id":21896,"date":"2025-03-24T07:59:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T07:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/camino-sanabres-1\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T07:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T07:07:59","slug":"camino-sanabres","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.peregrino.online\/en\/camino-sanabres\/","title":{"rendered":"Camino Sanabres"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sanabres Way \u2013 Complete Guide, Stages, Planning, and Tips
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Stages of the Sanabres Way<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1.Granja-Faramontanos<\/a><\/h3>\n

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2.Faramontanos-Tabara<\/a><\/h3>\n

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3.Tabara-Santa Marta<\/a><\/h3>\n

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6.Rionegro-Mombuey<\/a><\/h3>\n

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8.Asturianos-Puebla de Sanabria<\/a><\/h3>\n

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9.Puebla de Sanabria-Requejo<\/a><\/h3>\n

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10.Requejo-Lubian<\/a><\/h3>\n

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11.Lubian-A Gudi\u00f1a<\/a><\/h3>\n

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12.A Gudi\u00f1a-Laza<\/a><\/h3>\n

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13.Laza-Xunqueira<\/a><\/h3>\n

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14.Xunqueira-Orense<\/a><\/h3>\n

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16.Cea-Castro Dozon<\/a><\/h3>\n

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18.A Laxe-Ponte Ulla<\/a><\/h3>\n

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19.Ponte Ulla-Santiago<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Complete Guide to the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n

The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong> is one of the most authentic, natural, and spiritual routes of the Camino de Santiago<\/strong>. It represents the western variant of the V\u00eda de la Plata<\/strong> and begins in the historic town of Granja de Moreruela (Zamora)<\/strong>, from where it branches off toward Galicia, crossing territories of Zamora<\/strong> (in Castile and Le\u00f3n) and Ourense, Pontevedra, and A Coru\u00f1a<\/strong> (in Galicia).<\/p>\n

It is a route of a deeply rural character, with low levels of overcrowding, a strong cultural identity, great natural landscapes, traditional villages, and a pilgrim experience marked by silence, introspection, and connection with nature. The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s is considered by many pilgrims to be one of the most pure, peaceful, and authentic<\/strong> routes within the Jacobean network.<\/p>\n

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Where does the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s start?<\/h2>\n

Traditional starting point of the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h3>\n
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  • Main starting point:<\/strong> Granja de Moreruela (Zamora)<\/li>\n
  • Other common starting points:<\/strong> Puebla de Sanabria, A Gudi\u00f1a, Ourense<\/li>\n
  • Approximate total distance:<\/strong> 365 km<\/li>\n
  • Number of stages:<\/strong> 13\u201316 stages<\/li>\n
  • Eligibility for the Compostela:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n
  • Type of route:<\/strong> rural, forest, mountains, valleys, traditional villages<\/li>\n
  • Profile:<\/strong> relaxed pilgrims, lovers of nature and solitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Stages of the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n

    The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong> has an approximate length of 365 km<\/strong> from Granja de Moreruela<\/strong> to Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>. Traditionally, it is divided into around 14\u201315 stages<\/strong>, depending on the pilgrim\u2019s pace and planning.<\/p>\n

    From Granja de Moreruela, the route heads toward Puebla de Sanabria<\/strong>, crosses the mountains of Sanabria<\/strong>, enters Galicia through A Gudi\u00f1a<\/strong>, travels through the interior of Ourense<\/strong>, and finally connects with the Camino Moz\u00e1rabe<\/strong> and the Galician section of the V\u00eda de la Plata<\/strong> before reaching Santiago.<\/p>\n

    It is one of the most highly valued variants for its balance between nature, culture, heritage, and spirituality.<\/p>\n

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    Frequently asked questions about the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n

    How many kilometers is the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s?<\/h3>\n

    Approximately 365 km<\/strong> from Granja de Moreruela to Santiago.<\/p>\n

    How many days does it take to complete?<\/h3>\n

    Between 13 and 16 days<\/strong>, depending on pace and planning.<\/p>\n

    Where does the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s begin?<\/h3>\n

    In Granja de Moreruela (Zamora)<\/strong>, as a branch of the V\u00eda de la Plata.<\/p>\n

    Is the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s difficult?<\/h3>\n

    It has a medium difficulty<\/strong>, with demanding stages in mountainous areas, but without the extreme hardship of the full V\u00eda de la Plata.<\/p>\n

    What is the best time of year to do it?<\/h3>\n

    Spring and summer<\/strong>. Autumn is also highly recommended for the landscapes.<\/p>\n

    Does it qualify for the Compostela?<\/h3>\n

    Yes. It far exceeds the required minimum 100 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Historical importance of the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n

    The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s has medieval origins as an alternative pilgrimage route to Compostela for pilgrims coming from the south of the Iberian Peninsula. Historically, it connected the lands of Sanabria<\/strong> and inner Galicia<\/strong> with the main Jacobean routes, serving as a spiritual, commercial, and cultural corridor.<\/p>\n

    It is a route with a rural tradition, less monumental than others, but deeply authentic and closely linked to the rural, monastic, and traditional pilgrim world.<\/p>\n

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    Stages of the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s (Granja \u2013 Santiago de Compostela)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    1<\/td>\nGranja \u2013 Faramontanos<\/a><\/td>\n18.0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>\nFaramontanos \u2013 T\u00e1bara<\/a><\/td>\n7.3 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\nT\u00e1bara \u2013 Santa Marta<\/a><\/td>\n23.1 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\nSanta Marta \u2013 Calzadilla<\/a><\/td>\n11.6 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\nCalzadilla \u2013 Rionegro<\/a><\/td>\n17.5 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6<\/td>\nRionegro \u2013 Mombuey<\/a><\/td>\n9.3 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7<\/td>\nMombuey \u2013 Asturianos<\/a><\/td>\n16.7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    8<\/td>\nAsturianos \u2013 Puebla de Sanabria<\/a><\/td>\n14.6 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    9<\/td>\nPuebla de Sanabria \u2013 Requejo<\/a><\/td>\n11.9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10<\/td>\nRequejo \u2013 Lubi\u00e1n<\/a><\/td>\n18.9 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11<\/td>\nLubi\u00e1n \u2013 A Gudi\u00f1a<\/a><\/td>\n23.7 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    12<\/td>\nA Gudi\u00f1a \u2013 Laza<\/a><\/td>\n34.5 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    13<\/td>\nLaza \u2013 Xunqueira<\/a><\/td>\n32.6 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    14<\/td>\nXunqueira \u2013 Ourense<\/a><\/td>\n22.4 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    15<\/td>\nOurense \u2013 Cea<\/a><\/td>\n22.0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    16<\/td>\nCea \u2013 Castro Doz\u00f3n<\/a><\/td>\n15.3 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    17<\/td>\nCastro Doz\u00f3n \u2013 A Laxe<\/a><\/td>\n18.3 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    18<\/td>\nA Laxe \u2013 Ponte Ulla<\/a><\/td>\n29.0 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    19<\/td>\nPonte Ulla \u2013 Santiago de Compostela<\/a><\/td>\n20.5 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Total distance Camino Sanabr\u00e9s:<\/strong> 386.3 km<\/p>\n

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    Camino Sanabr\u00e9s statistics<\/h2>\n

    In this guide, at Peregrino Online<\/strong> we have structured the itinerary into two distinct routes: the V\u00eda de la Plata<\/strong> and the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong>. Both routes split in the town of Granja de Moreruela<\/strong>, where the pilgrim can choose between continuing toward Astorga<\/strong> to connect with the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/strong> or taking the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong> variant toward Galicia.<\/p>\n

    In some guides both itineraries appear unified into a single route, but at Peregrino Online<\/strong> we believe that this distinction provides greater clarity, geographic coherence, and informational value for pilgrims. Nevertheless, the statistical data<\/strong> presented below correspond to the combined total of the V\u00eda de la Plata and the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Pilgrimage data<\/h3>\n

    In the year 2025<\/strong>, nearly 9,000 pilgrims<\/strong> completed all or part of the V\u00eda de la Plata. The main starting points were:<\/p>\n

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    • Ourense:<\/strong> approximately 4,500 pilgrims<\/li>\n
    • Seville:<\/strong> approximately 1,800 pilgrims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      At a greater distance, with fewer than 300 pilgrims per year<\/strong> per town, other starting points appear such as Salamanca, Zamora, and Granja de Moreruela<\/strong>, confirming the decentralized and flexible nature of the itinerary.<\/p>\n

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      Trends and attendance<\/h3>\n

      In recent years, the V\u00eda de la Plata<\/strong> has maintained a stable average of approximately 9,000 pilgrims per year<\/strong>, reflecting a constant and sustained flow, without overcrowding peaks.<\/p>\n

      Unlike other routes such as the Camino Franc\u00e9s<\/strong> or the Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/strong>, the V\u00eda de la Plata does not present saturation problems, making it an ideal option for pilgrims seeking a more peaceful, authentic, and solitary<\/strong> experience.<\/p>\n

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      Months with the highest number of pilgrims<\/h3>\n

      The month with the highest attendance is May<\/strong>, followed by June<\/strong> and July<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Climate is a determining factor in date selection:<\/p>\n

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      • Pilgrims who start the route in Seville<\/strong> usually choose April, May, September, and October<\/strong>, avoiding months of extreme heat.<\/li>\n
      • Those who begin in Galicia<\/strong> mainly opt for June and July<\/strong>, taking advantage of the milder climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Pilgrim profile<\/h3>\n

        56%<\/strong> of pilgrims who walk the V\u00eda de la Plata are of Spanish nationality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Among international pilgrims, the most prominent are:<\/p>\n

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        • Portugal<\/li>\n
        • Italy<\/li>\n
        • Germany<\/li>\n
        • United States<\/li>\n
        • United Kingdom<\/li>\n
        • France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Ways of completing the V\u00eda de la Plata<\/h3>\n

          The vast majority of pilgrims complete the V\u00eda de la Plata on foot<\/strong>, although approximately 12%<\/strong> choose to do it by bicycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          It is a long itinerary, with nearly 1,000 km from Seville<\/strong>, representing a significant physical challenge for walkers. However, due to its continuity of route, progressive profile, and low overcrowding, the V\u00eda de la Plata is considered one of the best Camino de Santiago routes to cycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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          Planning the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n

          Required days<\/h3>\n

          13\u201316 days from Granja de Moreruela.<\/p>\n

          Best time<\/h3>\n

          Spring, summer, and early autumn.<\/p>\n

          Difficulty<\/h3>\n

          Medium.<\/p>\n

          Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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          • Sufficient network of hostels<\/li>\n
          • Rural services<\/li>\n
          • Good signage<\/li>\n
          • High level of tranquility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Pilgrim preparation<\/h2>\n
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            • Average physical condition<\/li>\n
            • Basic planning<\/li>\n
            • Proper equipment for mountain terrain<\/li>\n
            • Weather and rain management<\/li>\n
            • Orientation in rural areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Who is the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s ideal for?<\/h2>\n
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              • Pilgrims seeking tranquility<\/li>\n
              • Lovers of natural landscapes<\/li>\n
              • People who avoid overcrowding<\/li>\n
              • Spiritual pilgrims<\/li>\n
              • Contemplative travelers<\/li>\n
              • Lovers of rural life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Advantages of the Camino Sanabr\u00e9s<\/h2>\n
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                • Low overcrowding<\/li>\n
                • High authenticity<\/li>\n
                • Great natural beauty<\/li>\n
                • Deep spiritual experience<\/li>\n
                • Traditional villages<\/li>\n
                • Silence and reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s within the Camino de Santiago<\/h2>\n

                  The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s is one of the purest variants of the Jacobean system. It represents the natural connection between the V\u00eda de la Plata and inner Galicia and is considered one of the most spiritual, peaceful, and authentic<\/strong> routes of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n

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                  The Camino Sanabr\u00e9s in images<\/h2>\n
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