Between Roman roads and mule drivers

Camino da Geira e dos Arrieiros

The Camino da Geira e dos Arrieiros crosses the Deza region following ancient Roman routes and traditional paths. It is a quiet and distinctive route through hills, villages and traces of Galicia’s rich historical past.

Between Roman roads and mountains

Roman heritage

It follows part of the Via Nova, or Roman Geira XVIII, a road that connecting Braga and Astorga two thousand years ago and preserves remains along its route.

Camino de los arrieros

Its name recalls the mule drivers who once travelled these paths between villages and markets, turning them into an important historical communication route.

Heritage among the hills

As it passes through Forcarei and A Estrada, it preserves historic bridges, wayside crosses and old cobbled paths among forests and small parishes.

THE STAGES

Your way step by step

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STAGE 1

Beariz - Codeseda

The Camino da Geira e dos Arrieiros enters the province of Pontevedra via Pico de Costoia and crosses hills, villages and old muleteers’ paths to Codeseda. The route passes through Soutelo de Montes, Ponte Gomail and the Guadalupe sanctuary, surrounded by forests and heritage sites.

33,2 km
8 h
Moderate difficulty

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STAGE 2

Codeseda - Rarís

From Codeseda, the route continues through oak groves, churches and manor houses towards the Ulla valley. The stage passes through Tabeirós and A Estrada before ending at the historic medieval bridge of Pontevea, the gateway to the province of A Coruña and the landscapes and forests of the Ulla area.

26,7 km
6-7 h
Medium difficulty

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Don’t miss out

Essentials for the route

Aldea Santiago de Pardesoa
Forcarei
Aldea Santiago de Pardesoa
Church of Santiago de Pardesoa
Forcarei
Church of Santiago de Pardesoa
Hermitage and Wayside Cross of San Roque
Forcarei
Hermitage and Wayside Cross of San Roque
Ponte Gomail Bridge
Forcarei
Ponte Gomail Bridge
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Forcarei
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church of Santiago de Tabeirós
A Estrada
Church of Santiago de Tabeirós
Church of San Xiao de Guimarei
A Estrada
Church of San Xiao de Guimarei
Church of San Paio da Estrada
A Estrada
Church of San Paio da Estrada
Church of San Pedro de Toedo
A Estrada
Church of San Pedro de Toedo
WHERE TO EAT & STAY

The pilgrim's tip

It is a less travelled route with fewer services, so it is advisable to book accommodation in advance and carry some food. Enjoy it at a relaxed pace. Its main appeal lies in the landscape and the tranquility.

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