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Stage of the Camino

Stage 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

Moderate

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.

Last updated: 22/08/2026

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