The longest stage: it follows the river Lor, which flows down from the Serra do Courel, crosses A Pobra do Brollón and reaches Monforte de Lemos.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Quiroga – Nocedo4.6 km · medium-high difficulty · 55 min
Along the right bank of the Sil and through Espandariz.
- Nocedo – O Carballo de Lor9.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 55 min
Hermitage of Los Remedios and a descent beside the river Lor.
- O Carballo de Lor – Castroncelos7.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 30 min
Via Barxa de Lor and near the old Roman gold mine of O Medo.
- Castroncelos – A Pobra do Brollón2.1 km · medium-high difficulty · 25 min
Arrival at A Pobra and the places along the river Saa.
- A Pobra do Brollón – Reigada7.9 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 35 min
A steep climb to the Alto da Serra and Mount Moncai.
- Reigada – Monforte de Lemos5 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h
Entry along the Rúa Cruces, with the fortress and the Benedictine monastery ahead.
What to see
- The valley of the river Lor.
- The monumental complex of Monforte de Lemos.
Tips for this stage
- You can split it at A Pobra do Brollón.
From Quiroga to Santiago de Compostela there are about 171.6 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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