Stage 26: Villafranca del Bierzo → O Cebreiro
Very Hard
28.6 km ~8.5 hours ↑1300m ↓100m
About This Stage
A steep and demanding climb into Galicia — the final region of the Camino. O Cebreiro marks a profound emotional milestone.
Terrain
Steep mountain ascent, Galician border
Highlights
✦
La Faba climb
✦
dramatic entry into Galicia
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Celtic palloza huts at O Cebreiro
Stage Details
28.6 km
Distance
~8.5h
Est. Time
1300m
Elevation Gain
100m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✗ ATM
✓ Pharmacy
Stage Map
Weather Forecast
Villafranca del Bierzo
☁️
28°C
Overcast
✅ Ideal
16°–28°C 0mm 13km/h
Today
☁️
28°
16°
Sat
🌫️
29°
15°
Sun
🌫️
28°
14°
Mon
🌫️
32°
14°
Tue
⛅
32°
16°
O Cebreiro
☁️
21°C
Overcast
✅ Ideal
12°–21°C 0.1mm 16km/h
Today
☁️
21°
12°
Sat
☁️
22°
12°
Sun
🌫️
20°
10°
Mon
🌫️
25°
10°
Tue
🌫️
22°
11°