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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Barceló Emperatriz
Barceló Imagine
Barceló Torre de Madrid
BLESS Hotel Madrid - The Leading Hotels of the World
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Hotel Fenix Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection By Hilton
Hotel Puerta America
Hotel Urban, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Hotel Villa Real, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid
Melia Madrid Princesa
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
The Madrid EDITION
UMusic Hotel Madrid
VP Plaza España Design
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
Axel Hotel Madrid - Adults Only
Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
Catalonia Atocha
Catalonia Gran Vía Madrid
Claridge Madrid
Clement Barajas
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Dear Hotel Madrid
Emperador
Eurostars Casa de la Lírica
Eurostars Madrid Foro
Eurostars Plaza Mayor
Exe Plaza
Exe Tres Cantos
Gran Versalles
Gran View Apartments
Grupotel Mayorazgo
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hilton Madrid Airport
Hotel Atlántico
Hotel Indigo Madrid - Gran Vía by IHG
Hotel Liabeny
Hotel Madrid Plaza de España, Affiliated by Meliá
Hotel Maydrit Airport
Hotel Nuevo Boston
Hotel Opera
Hotel Regina
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Ilunion Alcalá Norte
Ilunion Atrium
Ilunion Pio XII
Ilunion Suites Madrid
Intelier Palacio San Martin
Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center
Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza
Melia Avenida de America
Melia Barajas
Melia Madrid Serrano
NH Collection Madrid Colón
NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding
NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía
NH Madrid Balboa
NH Madrid Nacional
NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares
NH Madrid Zurbano
Novotel Madrid Center
NYX Hotel Madrid by Leonardo Hotels
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Petit Palace Santa Bárbara
Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Quatro Puerta del Sol
Radisson RED Madrid
Room Mate Collection Alba, Madrid
Senator Barajas
Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto
Vincci Capitol
Vincci Centrum
Vincci Soho
Vincci Soma
Vincci The Mint
Vincci Vía - 66
B&B HOTEL Madrid Tres Cantos
Holiday Inn Express - Madrid - Airport by IHG
Hostal Tres Cantos
Hotel Acta Madfor
Hotel Madrid Centro, Affiliated by Meliá
Hotel Madrid Chamartín, Affiliated by Meliá
Hotel Madrid Gran Via 25, Affiliated by Meliá
Hotel Puerta de Toledo
Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center
Petit Palace Triball
Porcel Ganivet
Principe Pio
Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Tres Cantos
Regente Hotel
Room Mate Macarena, Madrid Gran Vía
room Select Sol
Urban A+++ Hotel
Vértice Roomspace
VP Jardín de Tres Cantos
Zleep Madrid Airport
Hotel Mediodia
Ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas
SLEEP'N Atocha - B Corp Certified
Travelodge Madrid Metropolitano
Cómodo apartamento en Tres Cantos by beBalmy
Cozy Loft in Tres Cantos, 20 min to Madrid
Letoh Letoh Gran Vía
The Flexy Living Tres Cantos
The Social Hub Madrid
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