Stage
Ponferrada → Las Médulas
Ease of walking: Generally easy to moderate with some short ascents to viewpoints and mainly well-marked paths or minor roads.
This short stage leads from Ponferrada into the dramatic ochre landscape of Las Médulas, allowing pilgrims to visit the UNESCO site and several viewpoints. It's often done as a day excursion from Ponferrada or as the first walking stage of the route.
Scenery
Striking red earthen pinnacles, chestnut and oak woodlands, and panoramic views shaped by ancient Roman mining.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Mirador de Orellán
- • Las Médulas Visitor Centre
Water along the Camino
Pilgrims will find drinking water fountains (fuentes), public taps and springs in most villages and at points along the way. In summer and on remote stretches, carry enough water between stops as gaps can be long.
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