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Stage of the Camino

Villafranca del Bierzo - Herrerías de Valcarce

From Villafranca del Bierzo To Herrerías de Valcarce

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Distance

21.00 km

Duration

7.00 h

Difficulty

Media

Descent

160 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

The first stage of the Fisterra and Muxía Way is a pleasant walk that moves away from monumental Santiago. The route is a continuous up-and-down through rural Galicia. It's a day to enjoy the tranquility of Galician countryside. Arrival in Negreira, a village with a pazo and a medieval bridge, is an end-of-stage finale with charm. It's a transition day, marking the beginning of the epilogue of the Way.
The first stage of the Fisterra and Muxía Way is a 21 km journey that moves away from monumental Santiago. The path starts in Santiago de Compostela (260 m) and follows a mainly descending profile, with some undulations, until the town of Negreira (100 m). The route passes through a beautiful landscape, with forests and meadows. It's a quiet and easy walk, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and arrive on time to explore the destination town. Negreira, a village with a pazo and a medieval bridge, is a charming final stage.

Last updated: 18/08/2025

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