Stage of 22.9 km linking Ponferrada with Villafranca del Bierzo, in León. The route passes through Compostilla, Columbrianos, Fuentes Nuevas, Camponaraya, Cacabelos and Pieros.
Villages along the route
- Ponferrada
- Compostilla
- Columbrianos
- Fuentes Nuevas
- Camponaraya
- Cacabelos
- Pieros
- Villafranca del Bierzo
What to see
- Collegiate Church of Santa María, Villafranca del Bierzo
- Church of Santiago, Villafranca del Bierzo
Map and elevation profile
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From Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela there are about 206.1 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.
Distances, towns and heritage: Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago (caminosantiago.org, CC BY 4.0), with cartography from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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