Du 14 au 31 mai 2026 (18 jours / 16 nuits)
Vivez un voyage de marche spirituelle en petit groupe accompagné par Sylvie Caouette sur le Chemin Portugais de Compostelle au printemps 2026!
* GUIDED IN FRENCH
Price range: 2,549.00$ through 3,894.00$
RELAXATION AND REJUVENATION
SPIRITUAL WALK
Join the walkers and live an unforgettable and enriching experience on the Camino de Santiago via the Portuguese Way. In the traditional style, accommodation in pilgrim hostels, walking with a backpack, covering an average of 20 km per day. It’s a call to physical, mental, and spiritual surpassing. Allow yourself to experience an incredible daily walk that will guide you toward a better knowledge of yourself. Recommended for seasoned walkers.
Highlights
The plus
I experienced the Camino de Santiago in 2017, starting in Puy-en-Velay and finishing in Spain in Finisterre at the “end of the earth” for a 1,600 km pilgrimage in 70 days of walking. During my journey, I deeply touched my dream of becoming a travel guide and taking others to live this incredible experience of pilgrimage on the roads to Compostela. I went back in 2019 with 3 other pilgrims and seeing the happiness in their eyes when they arrived at the Santiago Cathedral convinced me to make it my mission. So I undertook the Travel Guide course, joined the Spiritours team and today I accompany people on their spiritual journeys.
Evening departure from Montreal airport on an Air Transat or similar flight to Porto. Dinner and overnight stay on the plane.
Arrival in Porto in the morning. Transfer by taxi to downtown Porto. Check in at your accommodation and enjoy a free afternoon to discover the charm of Portugal’s second largest city. Lose yourself in the historic Ribeira district, linger on the terraces and in the craft shops, admire the Douro River and the brightly colored buildings, and don’t forget to visit one of Porto’s wine cellars. Evening at leisure.
After breakfast, set off on your first day of walking towards Labruge. We will follow the “smell of the sea” on foot, enjoying the maritime atmosphere as we admire the beaches, dunes, and local wildlife. Overnight stay in Labruge. 14 km – 3 hours and 15 minutes of walking
After breakfast, set off for a beautiful day of walking along the sea. Overnight stay in Vila do Conde. 12 km – 2 hours 55 minutes of walking
During this easy stage, we will walk along wooden footbridges, pass through Povoa de Varzim, a resort town much loved by the Portuguese, admire the church of San Miguel d’Apulia, enter the first eucalyptus forest, and cross the Luis Filippe Bridge, an iconic bridge influenced by the style of Gustave Eiffel. Overnight stay in Esposende. 23 km – 5 hours 45 minutes of walking
We return to the water’s edge, which we will follow for most of the morning. Overnight stay in Anha. 21 km – 5 hours 45 minutes of walking
We will leave beautiful Anha to reach a river and cross a small dam. Then we will climb the Serra de Santa Luzia (150 m altitude) and take forest paths and wooden walkways to reach the charming little coastal town of Vila Praia de Ancora via the beach. 26 km – 6 hours and 15 minutes of walking
Today is our last stop in Portugal. We reach the border through a charming wooded area and cross in an original way! We board a water taxi that crosses the estuary to disembark at A Guarda in Spain, then we walk along the coast, enjoying the ever-pleasant views, and walk on wooden footbridges and forest trails before reaching Oia and its monastery facing the sea. 23 km – 5 hours and 45 minutes of walking
A short, flat stage along the coast, which we follow along roadsides and on new, very pleasant trails. Baiona is one of Galicia’s most popular seaside resorts. The town has preserved its historic center, its fine sandy beaches, and its many monuments. Among other things, you can visit a replica of Christopher Columbus’s caravel and enjoy a walk around the splendid fortress of Monte Real! 11.2 miles – 4.5 hours of walking
This stage is very diverse. It is the last day we will walk along the sea. The route takes us along magnificent beaches before arriving in Vigo via its spectacular seafront. Vigo is a port and industrial city and is the largest city in Galicia, with all its amenities and attractions. 20 km – 5 hours of walking
After crossing the city, the path to Redondela becomes very pleasant and offers increasingly distant views of Vigo and its estuary. We cross the charming Senda da Agua trail with its waterfalls and spectacular views of the Rande Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge over 1,600 meters long. Then we arrive in Redondela to join the Roman road, the Via Lusitana, which is more frequented by pilgrims from all over the world. 17 km – 4 hours and 25 minutes of walking
The day begins with a steep climb. We pass through pretty Galician villages adorned with hórreos (corn cribs) and stone paths through eucalyptus forests. Pontevedra is known as one of the most important ports in Galicia, a status it retained until the end of the 17th century. Pontevedra is a very interesting city, and the entire historic center is worth visiting. 19 km – 4 hours and 45 minutes of walking
This stage follows a very pleasant route. We leave Pontevedra via the Burgo Bridge, which is of Roman origin. We will walk along forest paths and through vineyards. The stage takes place mainly in forests where we will cross stone culverts. We even pass under the vines! Before arriving in the town of Caldas de Reis, we will find our hostel on the left near the water fountains. 19 km – 4 hours 45 minutes
We will leave our beautiful hostel and set off on beautiful trails through vineyards. We will cross Padron, with the option of visiting the Church of Santiago where, under the altar, is kept “el pedron”, the stone that is said to have been used to tie down the boat that brought the body of the apostle James back from Jerusalem. 23 km – 5 hours 45 minutes of walking
The penultimate stage of our pilgrimage. We will cross countryside and eucalyptus forests before reaching the large town of O Milladoiro. We will turn left to head towards our hostel. Today’s stage is short, allowing us to arrive in Santiago de Compostela fairly early! 11 km walk.
This is the last stage of our pilgrimage. We will cross countryside and eucalyptus forests before reaching the suburbs of Santiago de Compostela. We finally reach our destination on the steps of the iconic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela! We will take the time to savor this moment. If you wish, and with a little luck, we may be able to see the famous Botafumeiro at the pilgrim’s mass around noon or in the evening (depending on our arrival time). In the afternoon, after collecting your Compostela (certificate), enjoy the city and its many souvenir shops. 8km walk.
After breakfast, we will return by train to Porto (approximately 4.5 hours). Once in Porto, we will check into our hotel and then have some free time. We will head to the restaurant for our last pilgrim dinner (included). Overnight in Porto.
Morning flight to Montreal.** Itinerary subject to change – Exclusive tour, all rights reserved **
PRICES
Early booking*:
*$100 discount if you register before January 14, 2026.
Regular price:
**Single room only for 3 nights in hotels. Subject to availability, limited quantity.
* Spiritours offers the possibility of pairing. If we are unable to pair you, Spiritours will cover the additional costs for registrations made more than 60 days before departure, but reserves the right to pair you even during the trip if necessary.
* All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on May 28, 2025.
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THIS PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Conditions for customers purchasing a package without flights
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: March 14, 2026 (45 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers is reached). Registration after this date is possible, but a surcharge may apply.
To register
You can register on our website (see top right of the trip webpage) or download and complete the PDF form and send it to us with your $750 deposit. Register as soon as possible, as places are limited. Please include a photocopy of your passport with your registration (international trips only). Please include a photocopy of your passport and proof of travel insurance with your registration.
Travel insurance
For travel insurance, contact us to find out your premium.
Number of participants
Minimum 10 – Maximum 15
Required documentation
All Canadian travelers to Europe must have a passport valid for at least three months after their scheduled return date.
For more information, please contact
Annie Camden
(514) 374-7965, ext. 207
annie.camden@spiritours.com
Do I need to be in good physical health?
Yes, this trip requires good preparation and physical fitness, as we walk an average of 20-25 kilometers per day with our backpacks. However, it is not a question of age; people of all ages make this pilgrimage. Nor is it a question of strength, but rather endurance, as everyone walks at their own pace. Each morning, the guide explains the route to follow and sets a meeting point, often a refuge, where everyone meets at the end of the day. It is important to prepare yourself physically as soon as you plan to walk the Camino de Santiago. Start exercising for at least 60 minutes two to three times a week. At least three months before departure, start training for the walk and gradually increase the distance from 5 to 20 km per day.
Can I have my luggage carried?
This service is not included in the package. However, a luggage transport service can be arranged in most of the places where we stop, information available in the lodges. The guide will be able to help you arrange this transportation, but it would be better to arrange it yourself if you can communicate in Spanish.
Who is this trip for?
People who are open to the spiritual realm and to a group experience. To anyone who wishes to live this experience, regardless of gender, age, race or religious beliefs. However, it is clear that this pilgrimage is a Christian tradition.
What does a pilgrim shelter look like?
There are establishments of all categories, clean and welcoming, with kitchen and dining room for several people (if you want to prepare your own meal); in some cases, there is a restaurant service, simple and inexpensive. The resting places are dormitory type, with shared toilets and showers.
How do you eat on the Camino?
In many places, there are grocery stores where you can buy food for the road, for dinner or for the next day. You can also choose to eat at a restaurant where they usually offer a pilgrim’s menu (in the evening) for 12 or 15 Euros, including wine. Occasionally, you can stop at a bar (café) to have a bite to eat.
What are the advantages of joining Spiritours for this pilgrimage?
The itinerary is well organized by experienced specialists. You will benefit from the supervision of a competent guide who knows the Camino and who will encourage exchanges and reflection. You will also share the experience with a small group of pilgrims, eager to surpass themselves and to make an inner journey. Moreover, thanks to the information and preparation meetings, you will benefit from judicious advice to prepare yourself well, both physically and mentally.
“Many thanks to Sylvie and the entire Spiritours team for giving me a truly unique experience, in complete safety and with the support of a unique, lively, sensitive, open, supportive, and unifying group.”
– Anonymous customer, QC
“Good choice of itinerary, wonderful scenery! I enjoyed the hike and the company of the group. A beautiful encounter with myself and a surpassing of myself. I loved my experience and will recommend Spiritours to my friends.”
– Karine T., Ste-Thérèse, Qc
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