Edel Conroy

Final Stage of the French Camino with Edel Conroy

About This Walk

Walk the French Camino with Edel Conroy

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW

Edel Conroy Uwalk Camino

French Way – Final Stage

5 Days Walking & 2 Nights Santiago

7 Nights from €945pp

€150 Non Refundable Deposit plus booking fee

 

Walk the final 115km of the iconic French Way of the Camino de Santiago with Edel Conroy, founder of ‘Live Well with Edel’, on a journey designed to nourish both body and mind. Starting in Sarria and ending at the magnificent Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, this week-long adventure takes you through the peaceful countryside and rolling hills of Galicia, following in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims. Along the way, you’ll pass stone crosses, ancient villages, and scenic trails that invite reflection, connection, and presence.

With Edel’s warm, uplifting approach and a group of like-minded walkers, this Camino promises a meaningful escape from the everyday, a time to walk, reset, and return home with a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

Highlights:

  • Self Guided Trip
  • Edel Conroy and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however, please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip. Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.
  • Walk the Camino with like-minded people – great way to make new Irish friends!
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Traverse the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago
  • Meet like minded people from Ireland along the route
  • Enjoy mouth watering local cuisine
  • Sarria is 115km from Santiago, which is the minimum distance required to receive the “Compostela” certificate
  • The main street of Sarria, Rúa Maior, has a picturesque atmosphere where we suggest you enjoy a good coffee during the afternoon.
  • Varied landscapes with forests, farmlands and rustic villages
  • Beautiful green landscape that is a characteristic of Galicia
  • In Santiago de Compostela you can visit the beautiful old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • After finishing in Santiago, you can choose the optional excursion to take a day trip to Finisterre from Santiago* (Subject to availability & demand)
Uwalk Difficulty Icon One
Uwalk Difficulty Icon Two
Uwalk Difficulty Icon Two
Uwalk Difficulty Icon Two
24th July Sarria (Lugo) to 31st July Santiago 2026
(115 Km)
7 Nights - B&B
€945 pp

Day 1 - Dublin to Santiago

After arriving into Santiago de Compostela, a scheduled coach transfer will take you to Lugo where you will be based for 3 nights.

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

*Transfer Included: Coach transfer departs Santiago Airport (time TBA)
Transfer Time: 1 Hr 15 Mins

**Late Transfer NOT Included – Available at an Additional Cost of €50pp

Day 2 - Lugo (Walk - Sarria to Portomarín)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Sarria for the start of the
first day’s walk.
Route: Walk from Sarria to Portomarín, (23Km)

Start Walk: Sarria

This first stage goes through different towns where you can visit some Romanesque churches along paths and forest tracks. On reaching Portomarín we have the opportunity to visit the Romanesque church of St. Nicholas and this pretty village with its peculiar history.

Finish Walk: Portomarín

Afternoon coach transfer: from Portomarín to Lugo. (Approx 30 mins)

Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 25 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

Day 3 - Lugo (Walk - Portomarín to Palas de Rei 23km)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Portomarín to start your walk.
Route: Walk from Portomarín to Palas de Rei, (23Km)

Start Walk: Portomarín

First, we descend to the reservoir and then we’ll start climbing the hill to the Monte San Antonio, from where we will reach the villages of Toxibó and Gonzar.
Then we will go through different villages and small towns like Hospital
de la Cruz, Ventas de Naron and Eirexe until Palas de Rei.

Finish Walk: Palas de Rei

Afternoon coach transfer: Palas de Rei to Lugo.

Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 30 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Lugo

Day 4 – Palas de Rei to Arzua – 29km

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves Lugo: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Palas de Rei.
Route: Walk from Palas de Rei to Arzúa, (29Km)

Start Walk: Palas de Rei

When leaving Palas de Rei we’ll have a nice walk through forests to Coto. About noon we’ll reach Melide, halfway along this stage, where you can taste the octopus in one of its typical local cuisine restaurants called “pulpería”. Then across eucalyptus forests we will reach the village of Boente, from where we’ll walk to the village of Ribadiso before reaching Arzúa.

Finish Walk: Arzúa
No afternoon coach transfer. You will walk to Arzúa where your hotel is situated.

Overnight Hotel – Arzúa

Day 5 - Arzúa (Walk - Arzúa to Lavacolla)

Breakfast: 7am

No morning coach transfer

Route: Walk from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca), (29Km)

This morning walk from Arzúa through eucalyptus forests which bring us even closer to our destination. We’ll pass through different towns, including Santa Irene and Arca.

Afternoon coach transfer: From Lavacolla (Arca) to Arzúa.

Bus leaves: Approx. 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location:
Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 20 Mins

Overnight Hotel – Arzúa

Day 6 - Arzúa (Walk - Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela)

Breakfast: 7am

Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca) and walk to Santiago de Compostela.
Route: Walk Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela, (12Km)

As we get closer to our destination we pass through the Monte del Gozo, whose name comes from the joy felt by walkers when seeing the city for the first time.

Overnight Hotel – Santiago

Day 7 - Free day in Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast: 7am

Free to Explore the town of Santiago de Compostela.

Spend the days visiting this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.  Why not visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of its museums.

Overnight Hotel – Santiago

Day 8 - Depart Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast: 7am

Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Coach transfer will depart your Santiago hotel (Time TBA) to service the Aer Lingus flight departure.

Transfer Included: Scheduled coach transfer to airport.

For those requiring a later transfer, taxi and public transport is readily available from Santiago.

Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.

 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW

Price from €945 per person sharing

Non Refundable Deposit of €150 per person + booking fee

  • Includes:
    • Edel Conroy and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip. Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.
    • 7 Nights Hotel accommodation with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
    • 3 Nights in Lugo
    • 2 Nights in Arzúa
    • 2 Nights in Santiago
    • Breakfast included daily.
    • Scheduled Airport Transfers included to connect with the recommended Aer Lingus flight. Transfers required later than the scheduled transfer are available at an additional cost.
    • 1 x 20kg Bag transferred daily.
    • Walking Notes – A hard copy of each day’s walking notes will be available at your hotel.
    • Pilgrim Passport – You will receive on arrival at your first hotel
    • Emergency support in the event of a problem.
    • 1 Uwalk Tour Manager throughout the trip
    • Back up support of Uwalk local office.

     

  • Not Included: 
    • Flights
    • Meals not specified above
    • Compulsory Travel Insurance
    • Items of a personal nature

     

  • Walking the Camino:
    • Walk the last 115km to Santiago. 100kms is the minimum distance required to receive the ‘Compostela Certificate’
    • Collect stamps from the places you pass through to certify that you have been there. Stamps can be obtained from Churches, Hostels, Town hall & Cafes.
    • Collect Two Stamps per day to receive your ‘Compostela Certificate’.
    • Route is well marked (The bike signs can be confusing, so you must stay alert.)

Notes:

  • Travel Insurance is compulsory. Proof of travel insurance must be supplied to UWalk 8 weeks prior to departure.
  • We recommend European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) lets you get healthcare abroad for free, or at a reduced cost while on holiday. Apply HERE
  • Single Trip travel insurance can be purchased HERE.
  • Transfers are available on day of arrival for flights arriving/departing in at the same time as the scheduled Aer Lingus flights.
  • Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to be paired with other solo travellers for room sharing. Single rooms are generally not available.
  • Accommodation is in hotels with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
  • Final payment is due on 29th May 2026

 

N.B: All participants MUST have travel insurance and book their own flights.

 

Recommended Aer Lingus Flights

A scheduled arrival and departure transfer will be available for the flights below:

Friday, 24th July – Dublin to Santiago de Compostela

Flight: EI 742

Depart: Dublin at 13:00

Arrive: Santiago at 16:15

Flight duration is 2h 15m.

 

Friday, 31st July – Santiago de Compostela to Dublin

Flight: EI 743

Depart: Santiago at 16:55

Arrive: Dublin at 18:05

Flight duration: 2h 10m

 

Accommodation is in 2/3 star hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels / pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.

  • 3 Nights in Lugo
  • 2 Nights in Arzúa
  • 2 Nights in Santiago

Available Rooms:

  • Twin Room – 2 Guests (Both names are required when booking)
  • Twin Room – Guaranteed Room Share (If you are a solo traveller and wish to share a room, we will match you up with someone to share a room).
  • Single Supplement on request

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW

Camino Travel Tips

  1. Break in your walking boots and socks to prevent blisters. It is also a good idea to have worn any clothing on long walks before you travel to make sure they are comfortable.
  2. Bring runners or ideally flip flops for evening time to give your feet at chance to breath & recover
  3. Pack a sports bottle & fill it each morning before you leave the hotel at breakfast
  4. Bring spare (dry!) socks in your backpack
  5. Get your pilgrim passport stamped in hotels, shops & restaurants along the Way. You must have walked 100km in order to receive your Compostela certificate of completion, in Santiago.
  6. If you have luggage transport booked with us, put your name on your luggage label and attach it to your case on the first morning. This will enable the driver to identify your bag and its destination each day.
  7. Buy a scallop shell on your first day & attach it to your rucksack
  8. A poncho is fantastic for any wet days to keep you, your clothing & your bag dry
  9. If you run out of battery on your camera / phone along the way, charge it in one of the many restaurants / cafes that you stop at. Just bring your adapter & lead. Or take a charged battery pack with you.

 

What to pack in your rucksack?

  1. Plasters (incl. blister plasters)
  2. Safety Pins
  3. Sun Cream
  4. Lip Protection
  5. Snacks (Protein Bars, Glucose sweets or take a few pastries from the breakfast buffet!)
  6. Hiking Poles (if required)
  7. Plastic Bags for wet clothing
  8. Spare socks & t-shirt depending on the weather
  9. Water Bottles
  10. Tissues / Wipes
  11. Antibacterial Hand Gel
  12. Camera (Charge your battery fully & make sure you’ve plenty of memory!)
  13. Mobile Phone
  14. Sun Glasses
  15. Pilgrim Passport
  16. Emergency Phone number (on travel documents)
  17. Hotel Voucher & Directions to hotel
  18. Spanish/Portuguese Phrasebook

 

Cancellation Policy

Up to 60 days before travel = loss of deposit

60 – 30 days before travel = 50% cancellation charges

30-15 days before travel = 75% cancellation charges

Inside 14 days = 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.

 

Name Changes

Name changes may be allowed subject to the agreement our suppliers/partners as follows:

Up to 30 days before travel €50.00pp

30 days to 8 days €100.00pp

Inside 7 days no changes.

 

 

Useful Blogs:

Walking the Camino – Advice from Chartered Physiotherapist Siobhán Treacey

Training for the Camino de Santiago

A Typical day on the Camino

Staying Hydrated on the Camino

Camino Paperwork

 

Click here to see all blogs

Are you interested in this tour?

We're here to help!

Related Tours