Camino de Santiago Trek

The Challenge

Join St Ann’s in autumn 2025 on the classic Camino de Santiago experience, trekking the Camino Frances (the French Way). Your final destination is the magical Santiago Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Duration: 5 days, 3 of which are trekking

Distance: Approx. 67km

Fitness: The trek is graded as challenging but achievable with training beforehand. A training guide will be provided on sign up.

What you get

Sign up with #TeamStAnns for your trek experience including loads of fantastic perks!

• A friendly Events Team who will support you every step of the way
• A #TeamStAnns t-shirt and Build it Together buff
• Pre-event and post-event meetup and supportive group chat with your fellow trekkers
• A fundraising pack with ideas and tips, and materials like balloons, collection buckets and banners
• Return flights from London to Santiago
• All accommodation
• All meals on the trek, starting with dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast on Day 5
• Local English-speaking guide(s)
• Luggage transfers
• Global Adventure Challenges Leader from the UK
• Comprehensive first aid/medical kit
• Tents and other camping equipment
• Challenge Medal
• Helping to build our new hospice to provide specialist care and loving support to people in Greater Manchester, for generations to come

Cost

Registration Fee (due on sign up): £199

Option A: Minimum Sponsorship: £2,300

Option B: Self-Funding: £1,150

Terms and conditions apply, which will be available on registering your interest.

By fundraising for this challenge in aid of our Build it Together new hospice appeal, you’ll ensure St Ann’s is here for local people affected by life-limiting illness, now and in the future. Register your interest now by completing the form below.

Itinerary

• Day 1 – Depart UK
  We depart the UK for Santiago airport and transfer to the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela for our overnight stay. Here we enjoy dinner and a good night’s sleep before starting our trek along the famous Camino Frances.
• Day 2 – Palas de Rei to Arzua
  After breakfast we will be transferred to the town of Palas de Rei – the starting point to our Camino trekking adventure! From there we head downhill along the Camino trail, passing the charming villages of Casanova and Leboreiro. From here we cross several small streams and follow a forest track bringing us to the village of Boente and the church of Santiago. Next, we trek through the medieval hamlet of Ribadiso and arrive in the town of Arzúa, famous for its local cheese. Here we have time to relax and explore the old town, including the idyllic churches of Santa María and A Magdalena. We will transfer back to our accommodation in Santiago for dinner and our overnight stay before transferring to Arzua in the morning.
  Trekking distance – approx. 30km
• Day 3 – Arzua to Amenal
  Following breakfast, and our transfer to Arzua we continue through beautiful woods, sleepy villages and across small streams. The chapel of Santa Irene with its unique statue of Santiago is one of the beautiful sights we will see along the way. We continue through the lovely hamlet of Rúa along calm country roads and forest tracks to Amenal, our overnight stay. We transfer back to our accommodation in Santiago for dinner and overnight stay. Return transfer to Amenal in the morning.
  Trekking distance – approx. 21km
• Day 4 – Amenal to Santiago
  The final day of our ‘French Way’ challenge. Our first destination is Lavacolla, set along the outskirts of Santiago where pilgrims used to wash themselves in the river in preparation for their arrival to Santiago de Compostela. From here rows of tall eucalyptus trees line our journey to Monte do Gozo – and we can then catch our first glimpse of the spires of the cathedral of Santiago. Reaching our destination, we reflect on our triumph over the last few days and enjoy the sights of Santiago’s Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting stunning architecture and a fantastic atmosphere. We take a short walk into our final nights’ accommodation in the centre of Santiago.
  Trekking distance – approx. 16km
• Day 5 – Return to UK
  Following breakfast, we will transfer to Santiago Airport for our flight back to the UK.
  Please note this is a complex itinerary and subject to change, including the timings and distances detailed.