The Primitivo enters Galicia over the pass of O Acevo (1,030 m), a place of snow in winter and plenty of green the rest of the year, and descends via A Fonsagrada to Paradavella.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Alto do Acevo – Fonfría4.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h
The first Galician kilometres through the mountains, to Fonfría and its spring.
- Fonfría – Paradanova5.8 km · low difficulty · 1 h 10 min
In Paradanova, a pilgrims' hospital of the Order of St. John operated until the early 20th century.
- Paradanova – San Xoán do Padrón3 km · low difficulty · 35 min
You can pass through A Fonsagrada and its "sacred fountain", linked to a miracle attributed to the Apostle.
- San Xoán do Padrón – Hospital de Montouto7.1 km · low difficulty · 1 h 25 min
The two options join at Montouto, where the ruins of an old royal pilgrims' hospital stand.
- Hospital de Montouto – Paradavella3.7 km · low difficulty · 45 min
Descent to Paradavella, with its pallozas, the old thatched-roof farmhouses.
What to see
- The pass of O Acevo, entrance to Galicia.
- A Fonsagrada.
- The hospital of Montouto.
Tips for this stage
- This is mountain terrain: the weather changes quickly, bring warm clothing and a raincoat.
From Alto do Acevo to Santiago de Compostela there are about 166.8 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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