Along old royal paths, already documented in the 17th century, the route crosses villages of traditional architecture and follows the Ladra river to Baamonde.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Vilalba – Ponte de Sa10.2 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 35 min
You cross the Trimaz river and pass through Penas Corveiras, A Seara, Sabugueiros, Gabín and San Xoán de Alba, next to the C-634 road.
- Ponte de Sa – Baamonde8.5 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 10 min
Between the Ladra river and the A-8 motorway, via As Casas Novas, Contariz and the chapel of the Carmen, you reach Baamonde, with its church of Santiago.
What to see
- The birch trees on the banks of the Ladra river.
- The church of Santiago in Baamonde.
Tips for this stage
- Baamonde is the classic point to complete about 100 km on the Norte.
From Vilalba to Santiago de Compostela there are about 120 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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