Origin
Destination
Distance
25.20 km
Duration
6.30 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
110 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
The first stage of the Madrid Way is a long urban and periurban journey that takes the pilgrim out of the great capital. The route, mainly on asphalt, crosses the north of the city and enters the El Pardo Mount, a natural space of great value. It's a transition stage that requires patience to leave behind the bustle. Arrival in Tres Cantos, a modern and planned city, offers an end-of-stage arrival with all services and a more tranquil atmosphere than the center of Madrid.
The Camino de Madrid begins in the heart of the capital, at Santiago Church. The first stage is a challenge, not because of the slope, but due to the need to cross the great city. The route seeks out the greenest and quietest possible areas, such as the Park of Dehesa of Villa. The most important milestone of the day is passing through El Pardo Mountain, an extensive Mediterranean forest at the gates of Madrid, with great ecological value. The path crosses a dirt road, offering an unexpected breath of nature. After leaving the mountain, the route approaches Tres Cantos. The entry into this modern city with wide green zones marks the end of the stage. Tres Cantos offers the pilgrim all the necessary services for a good rest and a much more relaxed atmosphere than that of the city center. It is an episode of contrasts, which combines the grandeur of the capital with the surprising nature of its surroundings.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Finca Navajarillas
Sector Oficios 22BIS
Warner
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
CityDog Madrid
Hotel NH Collection Madrid Colón
Hotel Regina Madrid
Hotel Urban
Hotel Urban A+++ Efficient Hotel Tres Cantos
Petit Palace Triball
Eurostars Madrid Foro
Hotel Europa
ME Madrid Reina Victoria
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Vincci Capitol Hotel
AC Hotel Atocha
AC Hotel Carlton Madrid
Hotel Infantas by Mij
Hotel Puerta de Toledo
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Gran Vía
TOC Hostel Madrid
VP Jardín de Tres Cantos
B&B HOTEL Madrid Tres Cantos
Hotel NH Madrid Atocha
Mediodía Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Tres Cantos
Eurostars Madrid Gran Vía
Exe Tres Cantos
Hotel Victoria 4
Hotel Quatro Puerta Del Sol
Safestay Madrid Central
Hostal Tres Cantos
HostelEstrella20
Duplex Av. Indústria
Relocation Inmobiliaria
ZUiLi Europe SL
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