How much the Camino de Santiago costs in 2026
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Vía de la Plata via Verín
A Gudiña to Santiago de Compostela
9 stages227 km9 dayshighest point 981 m
About 25.2 km a day on average. It adds up to 3,810 m of ascent, with a highest point of 981 m. Data checked in .
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The 9 stages of the Vía de la Plata via Verín
How we rate difficulty
- Easy Easy: short with little climbing.
- Moderate Moderate: about 20–28 km or with a real climb.
- Demanding Demanding: long or with a lot of climbing.
We add the km plus 1 km for every 50 m of ascent.
- 01 A Gudiña VerínGALICIA Demanding 41.7 km
↑710 ↓1210 · 11 h 15 min Stay in Verín - 02 Verín Xinzo de LimiaGALICIA Demanding 34.8 km
↑540 ↓390 · 9 h 15 min Stay in Xinzo de Limia - 03 Xinzo de Limia AllarizGALICIA Moderate 20.8 km
↑180 ↓360 · 5 h 15 min Stay in Allariz - 04 Allariz OurenseGALICIA Moderate 22.6 km
↑240 ↓570 · 5 h 45 min Stay in Ourense - 05 Ourense CeaGALICIA Demanding 22.9 km
↑640 ↓230 · 6 h 45 min Stay in Cea - 06 Cea DozónGALICIA Moderate 15 km
↑400 ↓200 · 4 h 15 min Stay in Dozón - 07 Dozón BendoiroGALICIA Moderate 18.6 km
↑240 ↓510 · 5 h Stay in Bendoiro - 08 Bendoiro OuteiroGALICIA Demanding 33.6 km
↑570 ↓760 · 9 h 15 min Stay in Outeiro - 09 Outeiro Santiago de CompostelaGALICIA Moderate 16.7 km
↑290 ↓320 · 4 h 30 min Stay in Santiago de Compostela
The Vía de la Plata via Verín enters Galicia at A Gudiña and runs down the Támega valley and A Limia to Allariz and Ourense, where it joins the Camino Sanabrés to Santiago. Some 227 km in 9 stages.
Distances and elevations calculated on the official route; they may vary slightly with your GPS.
Plan your days
Choose where you start and how many days you have. We split the stages for you.
Your plan
From the town you pick in “Plan your days” to Santiago.
When to go in 2027?
A special year to walk the Camino. With a little planning, any month works.
Our favourites: May, June and September. Our favourite windows: May–June and mid-September to October. Good weather and real Camino spirit.
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January Fairly busy
Cold and rainy, short days. The Holy Door has just opened and the trails are calm: ideal if you seek silence.
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February Quiet
Cold and rainy. Few pilgrims and a quiet welcome; pack good rain gear.
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March Peak
Cool, first blossoms. Quiet most of the month; Holy Week brings a lively atmosphere.
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April Busy
Springlike, some showers. Spring wakes the Camino up; after Easter the buzz grows.
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May Busy · Recommended
Mild and green. Green fields and long days: one of the best months to walk.
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June Busy · Recommended
Mild, long days. Good weather and plenty of light: the Camino at its best.
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July Peak
Hot on the Meseta, mild in Galicia. European Youth Pilgrimage (15–18 July) and the feast of St James: Santiago in full celebration.
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August Busy
Hot; cool mornings in Galicia. Holiday month: great atmosphere; start early to beat the heat.
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September Busy · Recommended
Warm and settled. From mid-month, gentler heat and a wonderful atmosphere.
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October Fairly busy
Mild and autumnal. Golden autumn, mild temperatures and a little less busy: a gem.
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November Quiet
Cool and rainy. An intimate Camino and autumn landscapes; some places close.
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December Quiet
Cold and rainy. Christmas in Santiago and the close of the Holy Year: a very special finale.
Key dates
- Holy Door open all year (from 31 December 2026)
- Holy Week: 21–28 March
- 25 July, a Sunday: Feast of St James
Atmosphere estimated month by month from the Pilgrim’s Office monthly figures; not official data.
Will I get the Compostela?
Pick where you start and we will tell you if you reach 100 km.
The official rule: at least 100 continuous km on foot to Santiago, with a dated stamp at the start and end of every stage.
The route
It is the official Verín variant of the Vía de la Plata in Galicia. It passes Monterrei castle, Xinzo de Limia, Allariz and the hot springs of Ourense; from Ourense it goes on through Cea, Dozón, Bendoiro and Outeiro.
Stages and difficulty
The Xunta rates its stages moderate. The first, A Gudiña–Verín, is 41.7 km: many split it in two. There are long stretches without services between villages; carry water.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days does it take?
9 days from A Gudiña, one stage a day.
Which is the longest stage?
A Gudiña–Verín, 41.7 km.
Where does it join another Camino?
At Ourense, with the Camino Sanabrés; from there to Santiago the route is the same.
How long is the Vía de la Plata via Verín?
227 km from A Gudiña to Santiago, in 9 stages through Verín, Xinzo de Limia, Allariz and Ourense. It joins the Sanabrés at Ourense. From Ourense, 107 km remain.
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