Camino de Invierno
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The Camino de Invierno leaves the Francés at Ponferrada and avoids O Cebreiro by following the Sil valley: Las Médulas, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra and Monforte. The Xunta gives it 239.2 km in nine stages, medium-high difficulty, and at Lalín it joins the Vía de la Plata to Santiago.
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- Length 239.2 km, nine stages, medium-high difficulty; at Lalín it meets the Vía de la Plata. (Source: Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
- In 2024, 2,767 pilgrims had walked it by the date of the report, up 42%. (Source: Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
Season and difficulty
May–June and September–October avoid the Ribeira Sacra heat; there are steep climbs between terraced vineyards.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Camino de Invierno?
239.2 km according to the Xunta, in nine stages.
Where does it join another route?
At Lalín, with the Vía de la Plata, to Santiago.
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