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Lorca to Zarcilla de Ramos

From Lorca To Zarcilla de Ramos

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Origin

Lorca

Destination

Zarcilla de Ramos

Distance

30.50 km

Duration

10.17 h

Difficulty

Media

Descent

830 m

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Stage Description

First stage of the Argar Route, which starts in Lorca, a monumental city presided over by its medieval castle and heir to an important Argaric settlement (Bronze Age). The route leaves the Guadalentín valley and climbs progressively towards the highlands of the northwest of Murcia, crossing a steppe landscape of almond trees, esparto grass and limestone mountains. After about 30 km, with a moderate accumulated gradient, we reach Zarcilla de Ramos, a small hamlet of Lorquina known for the site of Las Cabezuelas, occupied since the Bronze Age. The austere landscape and the solitude of the route invite you to meditate on the roots of the Argar Culture.
The stage that unites Fonfría with Sarria is a day of contrasts. The first part continues in the high mountain zone, before starting a long and pronounced descent into the valley. The descent, although demanding for the joints, runs through a beautiful landscape, through native forests and "corridors". It passes by Triacastela, where the road bifurcates. This route follows the Samos variant. The big prize of the day is the arrival at this town, which hosts the Real Monastery of San Julián de Samos, one of the most important monasteries in Spain. A guided visit to the monastery is a first-order cultural and spiritual experience. From Samos, an enjoyable river walk leads the pilgrim to Sarria. This village is the chosen starting point for the majority of pilgrims who want to cover the last 100 kilometers to obtain the Compostela.

Last updated: 15/05/2026

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