A short stage between the railway line and the Sil river, in the wine-growing region of Valdeorras.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- O Barco – Vilamartín de Valdeorras7.9 km · medium difficulty · 2 h
Along the old road towards A Pobra and Arcos.
- Vilamartín de Valdeorras – A Rúa6.3 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 35 min
Long straights beside the San Martiño reservoir, on the Sil, to A Rúa.
What to see
- The vineyards of Valdeorras.
Tips for this stage
- A good stage to rest your legs.
From O Barco de Valdeorras to Santiago de Compostela there are about 212.7 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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