A long stage along the Verea de Santiago and the old Roman road XVIII, with Xunqueira de Ambía as a major landmark, to Ourense, the city of hot springs.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Vilar de Barrio – Padroso9.6 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 55 min
From Vilar de Gomareite the path is called the Verea de Santiago: wide, with cobbled sections and others that flood in winter and spring.
- Padroso – Xunqueira de Ambía4.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 05 min
You cross the Roman Vía Nova, which linked Braga with Astorga and still has its milestones. Xunqueira de Ambía was a major spiritual centre in the Middle Ages.
- Xunqueira de Ambía – Ourense20.5 km · medium difficulty · 5 h 10 min
Via San Xillao, Vilanova, Paderne de Allariz, Taboadela and San Cibrao das Viñas you enter Ourense.
What to see
- The collegiate church of Xunqueira de Ambía.
- The milestones of the Vía Nova.
- The hot springs and the cathedral of Ourense.
Tips for this stage
- You can split it at Xunqueira de Ambía.
- The entry into Ourense crosses an industrial area: follow the arrows carefully.
From Vilar de Barrio to Santiago de Compostela there are about 141.4 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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