Stage of the Camino
Villafranca del Bierzo - Herrerías de Valcarce
From Villafranca del Bierzo To Herrerías de Valcarce
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Destination
Distance
21.00 km
Duration
7.00 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
160 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage takes us into the Valcarce valley, a prelude to the passage to Galicia. The 22 km run parallel to the river Valcarce, with a gentle ascent through traditional villages of the Bierzo Alto. The route crosses Vega de Valcarce and Ruitelán before reaching Las Herrerías, a small historic village where horseshoes were traditionally made for pilgrims' horses.
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: 15/05/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Villafranca del Bierzo o Herrerías de Valcarce.
Las Doñas del Portazgo
Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo
Hostal Restaurante La Charola
Hotel Las Doñas
Plaza Mayor
Hostal Burbia
Hostal Restaurante Méndez "El Guardia"
Hostal Tres Campanas
Hotel San Francisco
Albergue el Castillo
Apartamento Jardines de la Alameda
Apartamentos el Camino
Casa Sapita
El Cruce 1 y 2
El Volante Alojamiento Turístico
Hostal Cruce
Hostel El Campano
Hotel & Restaurante El Casino
La Puerta del Valle
Micro-Hostal La Puerta del Perdón
Precioso PISO en Villafranca del Bierzo
Tu&Mi Villafranca
Venecia Bed&Breakfast
Viña Femita
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