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Stage of the Camino

Villalpando to Benavente

From Villalpando To Benavente

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Origin

Villalpando

Destination

Benavente

Distance

25.00 km

Duration

6.00 h

Difficulty

Media

Ascent

150 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

This stage enters the Vinalopó valley. The profile is a continuous rise and fall through a landscape of vineyards and fields of cultivation. It's a beautiful day. The destination is the city of Elda, an important industrial center famous for its shoe production. The city offers all the necessary services for the pilgrim.
The stage that joins Orito with Elda is a wavy profile journey that traverses the Vinalopó valley. The landscape is dominated by vineyards of table grapes and fields of cultivation. It passes through localities such as Monforte del Cid. The arrival in Elda, one of the most important cities in the province, is the end of the stage. Elda, along with its neighboring Petrer, forms an important industrial nucleus, known as the capital of women's shoes. The city has an interesting Shoe Museum and a heritage that includes the remains of its castle. It is a functional stop with a complete range of services.

Last updated: 12/08/2025

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