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From Ponferrada you cross El Bierzo, climb towards O Cebreiro and enter Galicia. It is a route for those who want to dedicate about two weeks to the journey, adjusting stages and stops to their own pace.
EU-DEM estimate on the available track; samples every 250 m.
Distances and elevation data depend on the route variant. D+ and D− are total ascent and descent in metres, not slope percentages. Estimates and missing data are indicated in the source.
Gil y Carrasco 7 24400 Ponferrada · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Su 10:00-14:00 · Website reported by the source
Calle del Reloj 5 24400 Ponferrada · Opening times reported by the source: Apr-Sep Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Apr-Sep,Mar,Oct Su 10:00-14:00; Mar,Oct Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Nov-Feb Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-18:00 · Contact reported by the source: +34 987 414 141 · Website reported by the source
Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Sa 10:30-13:00,19:00-21:00; Su 11:00-13:00; Mo off · Contact reported by the source: +34689960050 · Website reported by the source
Travesía de San Nicolás 4 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo · Contact reported by the source: +34 987 54 00 27
Plaza de la Anunciada 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo
Opening times reported by the source: Jun 15-Sep 15: Tu-Sa 08:30-14:30; Sep 16-Jun 14: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; PH closed · Contact reported by the source: +34 982 367 053 · Website reported by the source
Opening times reported by the source: 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Rúa do Carme 15810 Arzúa
Rúa da Cima do Lugar 15810 Arzúa
Opening times reported by the source: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · Website reported by the source
Praza das Praterías 2 Santiago de Compostela · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Fr 09:30-20:30; Sa 11:00-19:30; Su 10:15-14:45 · Contact reported by the source: +34 881 867 401 · Website reported by the source
Rúa da Troia 5 15704 Santiago de Compostela · Website reported by the source
GPS sections may include separate variants. Do not add them together as a single itinerary. This diagram shows the GPS track without a base map.
| # | Start — Finish | km / D+ / D− | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponferrada — Villafranca del Bierzo High physical effort (4/5) · about 6,25 h of walking | 22,2 km | Elevation + 264 m / - 273 m (estimated) | Colegiata de Santa María de Villafranca del Bierzo San Nicolás El Real Castillo Viejo Castillo de Ponferrada Museum de la Radio Museum del Bierzo Castillo de los Marqueses de Villafranca Jardín Romántico del Bierzo Museum de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles Convento de la Anunciada Museum de la Radio · Gil y Carrasco 7 24400 Ponferrada · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Su 10:00-14:00 · Website reported by the source Museum del Bierzo · Calle del Reloj 5 24400 Ponferrada · Opening times reported by the source: Apr-Sep Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Apr-Sep,Mar,Oct Su 10:00-14:00; Mar,Oct Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Nov-Feb Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-18:00 · Contact reported by the source: +34 987 414 141 · Website reported by the source Jardín Romántico del Bierzo · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Sa 10:30-13:00,19:00-21:00; Su 11:00-13:00; Mo off · Contact reported by the source: +34689960050 · Website reported by the source Museum de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles · Travesía de San Nicolás 4 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo · Contact reported by the source: +34 987 54 00 27 Convento de la Anunciada · Plaza de la Anunciada 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo |
| 2 | Villafranca del Bierzo — O Cebreiro High physical effort (4/5) · about 8,25 h of walking | 27,6 km | Elevation + 912 m / - 129 m (estimated) | Santuario di Santa Maria A Real Castillo de los Marqueses de Villafranca Jardín Romántico del Bierzo Museum de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles Convento de la Anunciada Etnographic Complex of O Cebreiro Graal do Cebreiro Santuario de Santa María a Real do Cebreiro Alto do Cebreiro Jardín Romántico del Bierzo · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Sa 10:30-13:00,19:00-21:00; Su 11:00-13:00; Mo off · Contact reported by the source: +34689960050 · Website reported by the source Museum de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles · Travesía de San Nicolás 4 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo · Contact reported by the source: +34 987 54 00 27 Convento de la Anunciada · Plaza de la Anunciada 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo Etnographic Complex of O Cebreiro · Opening times reported by the source: Jun 15-Sep 15: Tu-Sa 08:30-14:30; Sep 16-Jun 14: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; PH closed · Contact reported by the source: +34 982 367 053 · Website reported by the source |
| 3 | O Cebreiro — Triacastela High physical effort (4/5) · about 6,5 h of walking | 20,7 km | Elevation + 302 m / - 925 m (estimated) | Chiesa di Santiago Etnographic Complex of O Cebreiro Graal do Cebreiro Santuario de Santa María a Real do Cebreiro Alto do Cebreiro Castro de Triacastela Igrexa de Santiago de Triacastela Igrexa de San Breixo da Balsa Monument ao Peregrino (Ano Santo 1965) Etnographic Complex of O Cebreiro · Opening times reported by the source: Jun 15-Sep 15: Tu-Sa 08:30-14:30; Sep 16-Jun 14: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; PH closed · Contact reported by the source: +34 982 367 053 · Website reported by the source |
| 4 | Triacastela — Sarria Moderate physical effort (3/5) · about 5,25 h of walking | 17,3 km | Elevation + 323 m / - 539 m (estimated) | Torre da Fortaleza Castro de Triacastela Igrexa de Santiago de Triacastela Igrexa de San Breixo da Balsa Monument ao Peregrino (Ano Santo 1965) |
| 5 | Sarria — Portomarin | 21.99 km | Iglesia de San Juan Museum da Historia da Automoción en Miniatura O Castro Igrexa de San Nicolao de Portomarín Igrexa de San Pedro de Portomarín Museum da Historia da Automoción en Miniatura · Website reported by the source |
| 6 | Portomarin — Palas de Rei | 25.0 km | Iglesia de San Salvador Museum da Historia da Automoción en Miniatura O Castro Igrexa de San Nicolao de Portomarín Igrexa de San Pedro de Portomarín Igrexa de San Tirso de Palas de Rei Museum da Historia da Automoción en Miniatura · Website reported by the source Igrexa de San Tirso de Palas de Rei · Opening times reported by the source: 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00 |
| 7 | Palas de Rei — Melide Moderate physical effort (3/5) · about 4,25 h of walking | 14,4 km | Elevation + 240 m / - 341 m (estimated) | Colegiata de Castañeda Igrexa de San Tirso de Palas de Rei Igrexa de San Tirso de Palas de Rei · Opening times reported by the source: 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00 |
| 8 | Melide — Arzúa Moderate physical effort (3/5) · about 4,25 h of walking | 14,2 km | Elevation + 294 m / - 368 m (estimated) | Cappella della Madalena Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa Capela da Madalena Capela de San Lázaro das Barrosas Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel · Website reported by the source Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa · Rúa do Carme 15810 Arzúa Capela da Madalena · Rúa da Cima do Lugar 15810 Arzúa |
| 9 | Arzúa — Pedrouzo (Arca-O Pino) | 18.43 km | Chiesa di Santa Eulalia di Arca Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa Capela da Madalena Capela de San Lázaro das Barrosas Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel · Website reported by the source Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa · Rúa do Carme 15810 Arzúa Capela da Madalena · Rúa da Cima do Lugar 15810 Arzúa |
| 10 | Pedrouzo (Arca-O Pino) — Santiago de Compostela | 20.2 km | Arco de Mazarelos Casa do Cabildo Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Santiago Cathedral Museum Museum das Peregrinacións e de Santiago Afundación Casa da Troia Santiago Cathedral Museum · Opening times reported by the source: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · Website reported by the source Museum das Peregrinacións e de Santiago · Praza das Praterías 2 Santiago de Compostela · Opening times reported by the source: Tu-Fr 09:30-20:30; Sa 11:00-19:30; Su 10:15-14:45 · Contact reported by the source: +34 881 867 401 · Website reported by the source Casa da Troia · Rúa da Troia 5 15704 Santiago de Compostela · Website reported by the source |
The stages shown represent a planning trace, not a mandatory schedule. Some days are long: split them according to training and accommodations.
Source · www.caminodesantiago.gal
Source · www.caminosantiago.org
Source · www.caminosantiago.org
From Roncesvalles and Somport in the main season; for the Sarria-Santiago section winter coverage is also advertised. Does not automatically include Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
The credential records your stamps and journey. It does not reserve a bed or guarantee free accommodation. Check the current rules with the route operator or the Pilgrim Office before departure.
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