Samos to the Camino Invierno?

[gkaplan]

Given the relative distaste that a not insubstantial number of pilgrims have for the Camino Frances from Sarria westward, I wonder if anyone reading this might have walked from Triacastela to Samos, then down to the Camino Invierno at A Pobra Do Brollon. Map-wise, it's 44km from Tricastela, and I'm hoping that someone has done this and can provide information about the trail, places to spend one night, and any thing else that might be of interest. I'm thinking of doing this in October. Thanks in advance.

 

[MARSKA]

I hope so too. I wanted to do this on my last camino but I did not see a lot of info.

 

[andycohn]

Given the relative distaste that a not insubstantial number of pilgrims have for the Camino Frances from Sarria westward, I wonder if anyone reading this might have walked from Triacastela to Samos, then down to the Camino Invierno at A Pobra Do Brollon. Map-wise, it's 44km from Tricastela, and I'm hoping that someone has done this and can provide information about the trail, places to spend one night, and any thing else that might be of interest. I'm thinking of doing this in October. Thanks in advance.

There was actually a thread about this just a month ago, with a bunch of suggestions. In October we ourselves walked to Samos and then to Sarria, and from there took a bus onwards to Monforte de Lemos. If that's an option for you, Monbus is the carrier. Fairly frequent buses, and trains, too. It's only a 35 minute ride. Here's the thread for walk suggestions:

Thread 'Connection from O Cebreiro (or Samos) to Invierno?'

Nov 13, 2024

Hola,
Is there a walking route connecting the Frances route to the Invierno route AFTER O Cebreiro?

Walking the Frances I love the ascent to, and stay in O Cebreiro and would like to visit Samos (which I have not done) - but would like to deviate off the Frances before Sarria and join the Invierno for a quieter entry into Santiago DC.

I can manage long daily distances if required and can probably walk the road network but was wondering whether there were any walking trails for a safer and more pleasant transition. My preference will be to walk.

Any suggestions really appreciated.

• diesel
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• Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino de INVIERNO (from Ponferrada)

 

[trecile]

Why not just divert onto the Invierno at Ponferrada? Then you won't miss the spectacular scenery at Las Medulas.

 

[gkaplan]

Why not just divert onto the Invierno at Ponferrada? Then you won't miss the spectacular scenery at Las Medulas.

TV

Why not just divert onto the Invierno at Ponferrada? Then you won't miss the spectacular scenery at Las Medulas.

Umm, because I would rather do this.

 

[gkaplan]

There was actually a thread about this just a month ago, with a bunch of suggestions. In October we ourselves walked to Samos and then to Sarria, and from there took a bus onwards to Monforte de Lemos. If that's an option for you, Monbus is the carrier. Fairly frequent buses, and trains, too. It's only a 35 minute ride. Here's the thread for walk suggestions:

Thread 'Connection from O Cebreiro (or Samos) to Invierno?'

Nov 13, 2024

Hola,
Is there a walking route connecting the Frances route to the Invierno route AFTER O Cebreiro?

Walking the Frances I love the ascent to, and stay in O Cebreiro and would like to visit Samos (which I have not done) - but would like to deviate off the Frances before Sarria and join the Invierno for a quieter entry into Santiago DC.

I can manage long daily distances if required and can probably walk the road network but was wondering whether there were any walking trails for a safer and more pleasant transition. My preference will be to walk.

Any suggestions really appreciated.

• diesel
• Replies: 15
• Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino de INVIERNO (from Ponferrada)

Thank you for linking me to this thread. It's greatly appreciated.