Stage Montamarta to Granja de Moreruela

The journey between Montamarta and Granja de Moreruela is a flat stage that traverses the Terra del Pan region. The road advances on dirt tracks through fields of cereal, in a landscape of great amplitude. The main attraction of the stage is its destination. A few kilometers from the town of Granja de Moreruela, are found the imposing ruins of the Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela. It was one of the first Cistercian monasteries in Spain and one of the most powerful of the Middle Ages. Walking among the walls of its church, with its seven apses, is a journey through time. The visit is indispensable. Arrival at Granja de Moreruela is a crucial turning point for the pilgrim. In this small town, the Via de la Plata forks. One can continue northwards towards Astorga to join the Camino Francés or take the detour westwards by the Camino Sanabrés towards Santiago through Ourense. It's a point of reflection and an milestone in the pilgrimage.