280 km
Total Distance
~12 days
Duration
Ponferrada
Start
Santiago de Compostela
Finish
About This Route
The Winter Way — a quieter southern alternative to the final stretch of the Camino Francés, created to avoid the snow-prone O Cebreiro pass. Follows the Sil River canyon through the stunning Ribeira Sacra wine region, passing Monforte de Lemos and the Galician interior before reaching Santiago.
Key Highlights
Las Médulas Roman gold mines, Sil River gorges, Ribeira Sacra vineyards, Monforte de Lemos, Chantada, Lalín
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