A stage among woods and villages that passes through O Cádavo, capital of Baleira, and ends at Castroverde, at the foot of its castle tower.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Paradavella – A Degolada1.9 km · medium-low difficulty · 20 min
Continue towards O Cádavo beside the C-630 road.
- A Degolada – A Lastra3.1 km · medium-low difficulty · 35 min
Wooded stretches alternate with more open ones.
- A Lastra – A Fontaneira2.6 km · medium-low difficulty · 30 min
Climb to the Alto da Vaqueriza (840 m).
- A Fontaneira – O Cádavo4.7 km · medium-low difficulty · 50 min
O Cádavo is the second town of the Galician Primitivo.
- O Cádavo – Vilalle5.4 km · medium-low difficulty · 1 h
Nearby is Vilabade, with the church of an old Franciscan convent.
- Vilalle – Castroverde2.1 km · medium-low difficulty · 25 min
Arrival at Castroverde and its keep.
What to see
- The church of Vilabade (with a detour).
- The castle tower of Castroverde.
Tips for this stage
- An easy stage: good for recovering strength.
From Paradavella to Santiago de Compostela there are about 142.2 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.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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