Stage of the Camino
Valley of Lena to Mieres
From Pola de Lena To Mieres del Camino
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Destination
Distance
13.60 km
Duration
3.40 h
Difficulty
Baja
Descent
100 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is a short and gentle phase that enters the Miners' Basins of Asturias. The route is a transition from mountain landscape to an industrial and populated environment. The trail follows the Caudal River valley in a pleasant walk with hardly any inclines. The road passes by old mining installations and working-class neighborhoods, which testify to the importance of coal mining in the region's history. Arrival at Mieres, one of the leading mining villages, offers a view of industrial and working Asturias. This is a very culturally interesting phase.
The stage between Pola de Lena and Mieres is a short but very favorable leg that immerses the pilgrim in the heart of the Minera Basins of Asturias. The landscape changes, and high mountain gives way to a wider and more populated valley, marked by its industrial past. The route follows the course of the Caudal River on a mostly flat journey. The path alternates sections along fluvial paths with sectors that run through more urbanized zones. The pilgrim will be able to observe the remnants of the past mining: castles, old railway tracks and working-class neighborhoods, which contrast with the green Asturian landscape. Arrival in Mieres, or Mieres on the Way, is the end of the stage. This village is one of the epicenters of Spain's mining history. Its industrial heritage, monuments to miners and lively atmosphere make it an interesting and different final leg. It is a journey to understand the social and economic history of Asturias, a cultural complement to the natural experience of the mountain.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Albergue de peregrinos
Casa rural Rosario
Congregación de la Pasión de Jesucristo
Hogar insierto
H.Albar Mieres
Cifuentes y López
Hotel Cenera
Panizales
Hotel Mieres Del Camino
Hotel Rio Caudal
Alojamientos Del Caudal S A
Lupe, Casa
Pensión Astur
Área de Autocaravanas de Mieres
Hostal Pachín y el gordo
Apartamentos Turísticos Asturias
Centro De Dia . Residencia geriatrica
Copa Cabana
El Ñeru
El refugio de Noa
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