Camino Sanabrés
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The Sanabrés is the Vía de la Plata branch that splits off at Granja de Moreruela (Zamora), crosses Puebla de Sanabria and enters Galicia towards A Gudiña and Ourense. In Galicia it follows the variants the Xunta publishes for the Vía de la Plata, of medium difficulty.
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- Traditional start: Granja de Moreruela; many start in Puebla de Sanabria.
- In Galicia, via Laza: 222.5 km in 9 stages from A Canda, through Ourense, Cea and Outeiro. Medium difficulty. (Source: Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
- From Ourense it is just over 100 km to Santiago, enough for the Compostela.
Season and difficulty
There are climbs on the way into Galicia; in winter expect cold and possible snow on the passes. Spring and autumn are good times.
If it is your first Camino
The Camino Francés has more services and shorter stages to start with. We can help you organise either option.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Sanabrés and the Vía de la Plata the same?
The Sanabrés is the Vía de la Plata branch that goes straight to Galicia from Zamora.
Can I start in Ourense?
Yes, from Ourense it is just over 100 km on foot.
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