Stage 17 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Ribadesella to Colunga
The stage from Ribadesella to Colunga is 20.2 km, about 5 h 30 min on foot, with 350 m of total ascent and 320 m of descent.
| Distance | 20.2 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 5 h 30 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +350 m / −320 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Villages with services | 6 |
| Updated |
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Elevation profile
100 m200 m ▲ 102 m RibadesellaColunga
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History and what to see
Ribadesella has the Tito Bustillo cave, with Palaeolithic rock paintings and World Heritage status. The stage follows the Dinosaur Coast, where fossil footprints survive on some rocks. At Colunga, the Jurassic Museum of Asturias is shaped like a giant dinosaur footprint.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribadesella · Places to stay | 0 | 1 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| San Esteban de Leces | 4.7 | 88 m | |
| Berbes | 9.3 | 88 m | Bar |
| La Cantiella | 12.3 | 36 m | BarShop |
| La Isla | 16.6 | 11 m | BarShop |
| Colunga · Places to stay | 20.2 | 21 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
Where to stay in Colunga?
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