Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Vía de la Plata app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appTomorrow from Various detours from Triacastela to Sarria
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Balsa | 2.1 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| San Cristovo do Real | 3.7 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Samos | 9.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pintín | 11.6 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Sarria | 18.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Sivil | 18.6 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilei | 21.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Barbadelo | 22.2 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Morgade | 30.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ferreiros | 31.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pena | 32.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Mercadoiro | 35.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
From Triacastela, two routes lead to Sarria.
The San Xil route heads directly over the hills — shorter (about 18 km), with more climbing but better views. It passes through a string of tiny hamlets, most with no services. The terrain is rolling Galician countryside: green, enclosed, with narrow lanes between stone walls.
The Samos route detours south to visit the Monastery of Samos before turning east to Sarria — about 25 km total, with less climbing but more distance. The walking follows the valley floor through chestnut forest and farmland.
If you want to see Samos (and you should if you haven't seen a major Spanish monastery), take the longer route. If you've had enough of monasteries or want a shorter day, San Xil is the better choice. Both routes are well-marked.
9. June 2026 - 21:14
I have an Android phone and it looks like the App is adding 8.7km of distance to the original route that are towns from the alternate route (Foxos to Sivil). This is affecting the accuracy of daily mileage for this stage.
16. May 2026 - 19:51
Yes we are having the same issue with “wise pilgrim all walks app” on an android phone. It is adding up the distance of both alternative routes. It works perfectly on iPhone but android is showing Triacastella to Sarria is showing at 38.3ks Samos to Sarria is 15.4ks
28. April 2026 - 17:54
It appears on the app that choosing the San Gil route from Triacastela to Sarria is longer than the Samos route. Everything I’ve read (including the description on this app) says the Samos route is longer . Is anyone else having this issue?
16. September 2025 - 11:46
This “shorter” traditional route is some of the prettiest paths I’ve been on this entire Camino. Can’t imagine why there is another route. This one has everything.
20. February 2025 - 16:32
I have hesitated a long time in front of the two signs but decided to go via San Xil. It was one of my favorite stage sjnce Saint-jean-pied-de-port. Nice paths full of large trees, birds and small beautiful hills and villages. A donativo where you can eat and rest in the middle of the stage. Totally recommended!
11. September 2024 - 18:38
The route to Samos was beautiful, hilly, and I’m so glad I took it. It never felt unsafe as someone suggested. I really enjoyed the quiet pastoral route.
10. September 2024 - 18:51
I took the short route: beautiful views and forest paths and very quiet. No regrets. And the best: there is the project "Wisdom Of Way" , in Google Maps it's called Terra De Luz ... lovely people and coffee, tea and lots of food donation based ... You can chill outside ... and they have a meditation hall ... and there's the samosa labyrinth. Definitely worth a visit!
23. May 2024 - 21:40
Most Pelegrinos take the short route. Luckily we chose the longer route via Samos. Nice and quiet with lovely views. Also got to visit the monastery when we stayed overnight at Samos.
15. April 2024 - 12:09
April 2024: I took the short route and it was very beautiful. Halfway a very nice “donativo” place turn up with snacks, refreshments and an outdoor toilet with a beautiful view.
10. August 2023 - 21:15
In difference to the other comments I have to say that their was enough food options on the short way (I think 2 or 3 bars), up and down all the time but many shadow ways.
15. July 2023 - 17:11
The short route is very beautiful, great scenery of the forest and hills. Mainly gentle slopes up and down, interspersed with some steep parts. Be warned, there is very little flat, so it may be hard if you are having knee troubles. Fewer places to stop along the way, so plan food accordingly.
I loved it though, and would do it again for the view.
5. July 2023 - 12:19
When you go right at the fork and take the short route, there is not a lot of food on the way. Also no bathrooms for a while
24. May 2023 - 15:02
Which is the shortest route from Tricastela to Sarri?
23. May 2023 - 16:30
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