High, lonely lands until you descend to the Dezón river, already in Lalín, along an old Camino Real of inns and lodgings.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Dozón – Pontenoufe8.2 km · medium-high difficulty · 1 h 40 min
You climb to the Alto de Santo Domingo (736 m), a cold land with frequent snow, with place names that recall ancient burial mounds.
- Pontenoufe – Bendoiro10.4 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 35 min
Now in Lalín, via Puxallos, A Xesta, Carrás, Medelo and O Mesón de Cuñarro, to Bendoiro.
What to see
- The Alto de Santo Domingo.
- Lalín, a short step from the path.
Tips for this stage
- In winter check the weather: it is a high and cold area.
From Dozón to Santiago de Compostela there are about 68.9 km left. This distance is not enough for the 75 km minimum for the Compostela with the Vía de los Andes. To reach it, start at least from Cea. 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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