Stage of the Camino
Jerez de la Frontera - The Crow of Seville
From Jerez de la Frontera To El Cuervo de Sevilla
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Destination
Distance
28.10 km
Duration
9.37 h
Difficulty
Baja
Descent
1000 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is the queen stage of the Forgotten Path, an spectacular high mountain traverse that crosses the Cantabrian Mountains through the Pajares Pass. After topping the pass, a long and vertiginous descent begins down the Asturian slope. The landscape is spectacular, a narrow valley with intense greenery. Arrival in Pola de Lena, an important town at the bottom of the valley, is relief and well-deserved rest after the titanic effort.
The stage that connects Arbas del Puerto with Pola de Lena is the heart of the Forgotten Path, the journey through the Cantabrian Mountains. The journey begins with an ascent to Pajares Pass. Once at the top, almost 1,400 meters above sea level, one enters Asturias. From here on, a long and pronounced descent of over 1,000 meters of drop-off begins. The path descends through the valley of the Pajares River in a spectacular landscape. The descent is very demanding for the knees, so it's recommended to take it calmly. It passes by several villages perched on the slope. Arrival at Pola de Lena, capital of the concejo, marks the end of the stage. This important village, located at the bottom of the valley, is a service center with a great range of accommodations and restaurants. It's an ideal stop to recover from the tough descent.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Casa Palacio Jerezana
Hotel Villa Jerez
Eurostars Asta Regia
Hipotels Sherry Park
Nuevo Hotel
Hotel Palacio Garvey
Hotel Jerez Centro
Hotel YIT Casa Grande
B&B HOTEL Jerez
Hotel Doña Blanca
Hotel Soho Boutique Jerez
ibis Jerez de La Frontera
Hotel NH Avenida Jerez
Hotel Exe Guadalete
Albergue Inturjoven Jerez de la Frontera
Itaca Hotel Jerez
Hotel Quitagolpe
Albergue Municipal de Jerez de la Frontera
La Albarizuela
Hotel Trafalgar
Hotel Medina Centro
Jeys Catedral Jérez
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