One of the loneliest and most spectacular stages of the Sanabrés: you cross the Serra Seca along the Verea Vella, with very few services on the way.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- A Gudiña – Campobecerros20.7 km · high difficulty · 4 h 55 min
The Verea Vella, which in the 16th century was called the Camino Francés and the Camino Real, runs through the Serra Seca via A Venda do Espiño and A Venda da Teresa, with wide views over the reservoirs.
- Campobecerros – Porto Camba3.4 km · high difficulty · 50 min
The route enters a valley of the Serra de San Mamede that belonged to the monastery of Montederramo.
- Porto Camba – Laza11.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 2 h 15 min
Via As Eiras you reach Laza, where you can visit the church of San Xoán Bautista.
What to see
- The landscapes of the Serra Seca.
- The church of San Xoán de Laza.
Tips for this stage
- There are very few services: set out with water and food for the whole day.
- At A Gudiña the path splits: this is the option via Laza; the other goes via Verín.
From A Gudiña to Santiago de Compostela there are about 195.9 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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