Camino Invierno
Walk the Camino Invierno, a tranquil route to Santiago, taking in terraced vineyards, impressive canyons and beautiful Romanesque chapels. The Camino Invierno (or Winter Way) was the route taken by pilgrims in the medieval ages to avoid the mountains of O Cebreiro on the Camino Frances. Nowadays, it offers an off-the-beaten-path option for pilgrims searching for some solitude. Start in Ponferrada and pass through the Las Médulas archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose striking red mountains were created by Romans excavating gold. Walk through the lush landscapes of the Ribeira Sacra region featuring impressive canyons and terraced vineyards, perhaps stopping to enjoy a glass or two of the wonderful wines produced in this region, before continuing through Galicia until you reach the revered Santiago de Compostela.
Leave the city this morning, crossing the medieval Mascarón bridge over the Sil river.
A short ascent dotted with vineyards soon brings you to the landscape of Las Médulas this morning, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Leaving the Castilla y León region behind, today you enter Galicia by the hand of the Sil River, who will accompany you for much of the following ...
Wine will continue to be a feature today, especially in Vilamartín de Valdeorras, with its large number of underground cellars. They can be easily ...
In the morning you will be collected at A Rúa and transferred to your starting point. Ascend along paths giving you outstanding views over the ...
In a stage marked by moderate ascents and descents, you will walk through mills, forests and cliffs towards the Lemos valley.
Today you will walk to meet the Miño, father of the Galician rivers. The route will take you very close to one of the most photographed images of ...
Today you will walk to meet the Miño, father of the Galician rivers. The route will take you very close to one of the most photographed images of ...
Today you will ascend to Monte Faro, declared a Special Conservation Area, where one of the highest peaks in Galicia is located at a height of 1 ...
Begin today by passing through small rural towns and several bridges over the Arnego river on its way to the Ulla river.
The Camino Invierno joins with the Via de la Plata today and is a short and easy stage, crossing through landscapes typical of rural Galicia.
Walk through farmland and small villages with a long descent down to the Ulla River valley, followed by an ascent to Outeiro (Galegos).
Start with a short, beautiful climb and then pass through forest, rural areas and small villages before entering the city of Santiago de Compostela.