O Pedrouzo → Santiago de Compostela

The final stage. Many pilgrims set off early to arrive in time for the pilgrim's mass at the cathedral (12:00). The path passes through Lavacolla (where medieval pilgrims washed before entering the city), climbs to Monte do Gozo (from where you see Santiago for the first time — a moment of pure emotion) and descends into the city. The entrance through the old town streets to the Plaza del Obradoiro and the cathedral is the culminating moment of the entire Primitive Way. You made it.