You follow the Támega river upstream and, after a steep climb, reach A Alberguería, a former place of welcome for pilgrims, before descending to Vilar de Barrio.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Laza – Tamicelas6.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 15 min
Via Soutelo Verde, following the Támega valley.
- Tamicelas – A Alberguería5.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 05 min
The climb is hard. In A Alberguería there was an inn and a hospital for pilgrims. The landscape is open, with few trees and a lot of heather.
- A Alberguería – Vilar de Barrio7.3 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 50 min
Descent to Vilar de Barrio, the municipal seat, in the lands of A Limia. Nearby is the manor house of the Marquis of Bóveda de Limia.
What to see
- A Alberguería and its tradition of hospitality.
- The views over A Limia.
Tips for this stage
- Tackle the climb to A Alberguería early, especially in summer.
From Laza to Santiago de Compostela there are about 160.4 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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