Day 11: Triacastela – Sarria There are two options to arrive in Sarria Through San Xil valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in Camino (7km shorter), or, through Samos, where you walk along the valley of the river Ouribio, magnificent oak and chestnut trees and admire the impressive Samos Monastery. Whatever decision you make, […]
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0 – Day 10: O Cebreiro – Triacastela-21km
Day 10: O Cebreiro – Triacastela Today you initiate your journey in Galicia, through the “Ancares” Mountains. Between O Cebreiro and Triacastela, you are walking in a land where fog, wind and low temperatures are frequent in all seasons and particularly in winter. Ensure you pack for the day to suit the weather conditions. Moderate […]
0 – Day 9: – Ambasmestas – O Cebreiro-14km
Day 9: – Ambasmestas – O Cebreiro From here to Santiago you walk mainly through a landscape with oak, beech, chestnut and gum trees. Today you face the iconic milestone of the Camino, the feared climb up to O Cebreiro at 1.330m. From Vega de Valcarce, at 630m you climb 700m in 12 km. The […]
0 : Villafranca del Bierzo – Ambasmestas-14.5km
Day 8: Villafranca del Bierzo – Ambasmestas Today you continue in this beautiful area of El Bierzo. Your route passes through the ranges of ‘Os Ancares’ finishing your day in Ambasmestas or Vega de Valcace, depending on the best available accommodation. There you can see the spectacular feat of engineering, the motorway bridge, 100m above. […]
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0-Day 7: Ponferrada – Villafranca del Bierzo-23km
Day 7: Ponferrada – Villafranca del Bierzo Leaving Ponferrada – Villafranca del Bierzo you pass through the village of Compostilla a former mining town. Followed closely by Columbrianos then Fuentes Nuevas and Camponaraya. Walk past the Hermitage of San Roque in Cacabelos. If it is open pop in, it has been turned into a quirky […]
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0- Day 6: Molinaseca – Ponferrada-8km
Day 6: Molinaseca – Ponferrada After 5 days of walking, today is a very easy and short walk into Ponferrada. The last big city on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Take advantage of being in the city. If you have any need to update any of your gear and have a well-deserved rest. The […]
0 – Day 5: Rabanal Del Camino – Molinaseca-25km
Day 5: Rabanal Del Camino – Molinaseca A spectacular stage, cold most of the year. Take something warm in your daypack. Begin with a hard steep ascent to the beautiful village of Foncebadon, 5.5km. A village lost in the middle of the mountain. Continue to climb to “Cruz de Ferro” (Iron Cross) 1.504m, the most […]
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0 – Day 4: Astorga – Rabanal Del Camino-20km
Day 4: Astorga – Rabanal Del Camino Start your way on Mountain paths where you will be surrounded by heather, oak and broom. The ascent is soft and progressive up to Rabanal Del Camino. To your left escorting you for several days, is the magnificent view of “El Teleno”. The highest mountain summit in León, […]
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0- Day 3: Hospital De Orbigo – Astorga-16.5km
Day 3: Hospital De Orbigo – Astorga Enjoy a short and not demanding day. Wandering over rolling hills. When reaching the pretty hilltop city of Astorga visit its spectacular ‘pink’ cathedral. Built in1471 it now houses a museum. Also, the fabulous Episcopal palace designed by Antoni Gaudí, (the famous Catalan architect) is well worth a […]
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