Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the enchanting landscapes of Spain, combining hiking and culture! This program invites you to discover the magnificent region of Burgos, where you can explore picturesque villages and hermitages steeped in history. Over the days, you will walk in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Way of Santiago de Compostela, traversing breathtaking mountainous landscapes and authentic hamlets. Each hike offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in Galician nature, savor local specialties such as the famous Galician empanada, and discover cities rich in heritage, including Santiago de Compostela and Oviedo.
SUD EVASION ADVANTAGES
- ● 3 hiking guides for 45 participants
● Octopus tapas tasting
● Discovery of Santiago de Compostela
Day 1 - DEPARTURE TO BURGOS
Departure from your locality towards Burgos. Free lunch stop en route. Continuation and arrival in Burgos at the end of the day. Check-in to rooms. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 - HIKE IN BURGOS AND PONFERRADA
Breakfast – Hiking stage starting from El Acebo, a picturesque village nestled in the hills, known for its stone houses and narrow streets. The fresh morning air and birdsong accompany you as you set off on foot, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Then continue towards Riego de Ambros with the hermitages of San Fabian, San Sebastian, and Molinaseca. Riego de Ambros is a charming village known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The hermitage of San Fabian is a picturesque place of worship, often visited for its peaceful atmosphere and surrounding landscapes. The hermitage of San Sebastian, meanwhile, is also a site of devotion, appreciated for its traditional architecture and historical importance. Finally, the hermitage of Molinaseca, located nearby, is famous for its idyllic setting and its role in the spiritual life of the community. Packed lunch during the hike. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
(Possibility to shorten the hike) 2 paces – 1 level
Day 3 - HIKE IN PONFERRADA AND LUGO
Breakfast - Full-day hike starting from O Cebreiro to Triacastela. Nestled at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters, you will traverse lush mountainous landscapes and charming stone houses with thatched roofs, known as "pallozas". This village is also an important passing point on the Way of Santiago de Compostela. After several ascents and descents, arrive at San Roque (1270 m) where a statue of a pilgrim overlooks the valley. Continue towards Alto do Poio, the highest point of the Way. Pass through the hamlets of Fonfria and Viduelo to reach Triacastela. Packed lunch during the hike. Check-in at the hotel in Lugo, followed by a guided tour of Lugo. Dinner and overnight stay.
(Possibility to shorten the hike) 2 paces – 1 level
Day 4 - HIKE IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA AND PADRON
Breakfast - Full-day hike: from Palas de Rei to Arzua, the longest stage on flat terrain, with an octopus tapa tasting in a "pulperia". The path from Palas de Rei to Arzúa is a picturesque stage of the famous Way of Santiago de Compostela. This section of the route crosses lush landscapes, dense forests, and charming villages, offering pilgrims and hikers an immersive experience in Galician nature. The trails are well-marked and allow for the discovery of local culture, with opportunities to taste regional culinary specialties. It is a stage that combines tranquility and beauty, ideal for recharging before reaching Arzúa, known for its delicious cheese. Pass through Melide, crossing the Furelos River on a Roman bridge. Packed lunch during the hike - End of the route by coach to Santiago de Compostela. Packed lunch during the hike. Check-in at the hotel near Santiago. Dinner and overnight stay.
(Possibility to shorten the hike) 2 paces – 1 level
Day 5 - SIGHTSEEING DAY IN SANTIAGO AND CABO FISTERRA
Breakfast and visit to Santiago de Compostela with a local guide. Listed as a World Heritage site in 1985 for the beauty of its monuments. Stroll through its old quarters to experience and understand the devotion of this third city of Christianity, as well as the atmosphere of this open, lively, and modern city. Free visit of the 11th-century cathedral, which houses the "king of censers". Santiago specialty lunch in a restaurant where you will taste "Empanada gallega", a popular Galician pie, a gratinated scallop, and a Tarta de Santiago, an emblematic almond-based dessert flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 - SIGHTSEEING DAY IN OVIEDO AND SUANCES
Breakfast and departure from the hotel towards Cantabria, as an excursion along the coast. Stop in Oviedo – Packed lunch – In the afternoon, guided tour of Oviedo with a local guide, a cultural and modern city located in the heart of Asturias. Visit this welcoming capital with a panoramic tour through its various monument-filled streets and by strolling through its pedestrian alleys that invite exploration. Continue towards Suances - Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 - RETURN
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards France. Free lunch stop en route. Continuation and arrival in your locality at the end of the day.
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