Stage of 28.3 km linking Villafranca del Bierzo with O Cebreiro, in León and Lugo. The route passes through Pereje, Trabadelo, La Portela de Valcarce, Ambasmestas, Vega de Valcarce, Ruitelán, Las Herrerías, La Faba and La Laguna de Castilla.
Villages along the route
- Villafranca del Bierzo
- Pereje
- Trabadelo
- La Portela de Valcarce
- Ambasmestas
- Vega de Valcarce
- Ruitelán
- Las Herrerías
- La Faba
- La Laguna de Castilla
- O Cebreiro
What to see
- Sanctuary of Santa María de O Cebreiro
Map and elevation profile
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From Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela there are about 183.2 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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