Origin
Destination
Distance
30.00 km
Duration
7.50 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
380 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage of the Uclés Way is a long journey that takes the pilgrim out of the capital and brings him closer to the Sierra de Guadarrama. The route is a continuous ascent, becoming increasingly demanding as it approaches the mountain. The landscape changes from urban to natural. The destination is San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a monumental town dominated by its impressive Monastery, World Heritage Site. It's a stage of great difficulty and a cultural reward of first order.
The stage that unites Madrid with San Lorenzo of El Escorial is an demanding day that serves as a prologue to the Uclés Way or as a pilgrimage route in itself. The departure from the great city is the most tedious part, but once in open country, the path begins a continuous ascent towards the Sierra de Guadarrama. The landscape changes, and the heathlands and oak woodlands gain ground. The arrival at San Lorenzo of El Escorial is the day's climax. This mountain village houses one of the world's marvels: the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo of El Escorial. This imposing complex, commissioned by Philip II, is both a palace, monastery, basilica, and royal pantheon. A visit is indispensable and requires several hours. The village of San Lorenzo, with its cottages and mountain atmosphere, is the perfect place to rest after a hard day's journey.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Hotel El Pagadin
Hotel La Llosona
Hotel Rural La Lluriga
Hotel El Carmen
Hotel Rural Andrin
Hotel Rural Cuartamenteru
Hotel El Jardín de Eugenia
Hotel Foronda
Hotel Prau Riu
Indiana Boutique Hotel
Rural Apartments La Arquera
Albergue Hostel Llanes
Don Paco
Hotel Finca La Mansión Llanes
Hotel Ribadesella Playa
Hotel Tereñes Costa
Hotel Villa Rosario.
Hoteles Montemar szálloda Llanes központjában
Apartamento Los Naranjos
el canton
Hotel Don Pepe
Albergue La Estación
GRAN HOTEL PARAÍSO
Hotel Sablon
Hotel Silken Spa La Hacienda de Don Juan
Gran Hotel del Sella
Hotel Arena en Ribadesella
Hotel Rural La Curva (nueva gerencia 2021)
Hotel Villa Miramar
Youth Hostel - Roberto Frassinelli
La Piconera Hotel & SPA
Pensión Arbidel
Hotel La Quinta
Miraolas
Hotel La Paz
Hotel Marina Ribadesella
Hotel Alonso
Hotel Brisas del Sella
Hotel Verdemar
Hotel Covadonga
Hostal Europa
Hotel Las Rocas
Pensión Argüelles
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