Distance
24.1km
Ascent
40m
Walking time
5 h 45 min
Stage 25 / 33 · Camino Francés
Ponferrada Villafranca del Bierzo
Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo: 24.1 km, 40 m of ascent and 70 m of descent, about 5 h 45 min on foot. Stage 25 of 33 on the Camino Francés. All stages · Camino Francés
km
24.1Ascent
40mDescent
70mWalking time
5 h 45 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile24.1 km · ↑40 m · ↓70 m · max 560 m
Distances and elevations are approximate; being checked against GPS tracks. · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
El Bierzo, a land of Mencía vineyards and chestnut trees. Columbrianos, Camponaraya (a cooperative with wine tasting) and Cacabelos, with the Quinta Angustia sanctuary and its hostel in the cloister cells. Pieros and Villafranca del Bierzo, “little Compostela”: at the Puerta del Perdón of the church of Santiago, sick pilgrims earned the jubilee without reaching Santiago.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponferrada | 0 | 540 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Columbrianos | 4 | 540 m | Bar |
| Camponaraya | 10 | 490 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergue |
| Cacabelos | 16 | 480 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Pieros | 18 | 530 m | BarAlbergue |
| Villafranca del Bierzo | 24.1 | 510 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Where to stay in Villafranca del Bierzo
No verified accommodation in this village yet. We are completing the directory.
FAQ
How long from Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo?
About 5 h 45 min at a normal pace, over 24.1 km with 40 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Villafranca del Bierzo?
We are completing the directory for Villafranca del Bierzo.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 40 m up and 70 m down; the highest point is 560 m.
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