STAGE 27: O Cebreiro to Triacastela
Stage overview
- Distance: 22.0 km (13.7 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-7 hours
- Gradient: Hilly
- Surface types: Mountain ridge paths, forest tracks, village pavements
- Waymarking status: Strong signage; easy to follow
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A scenic ridge walk with sweeping views before a long descent into the valley. The downhill sections can be steep and rocky in places.
Accommodation and Services on this stage
| Town |
Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Cebreiro | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 3.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Linares | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 2.4 km | ||||||||||||
| Hospital da Condesa | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 3.3 km | ||||||||||||
| Alto do Poio | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 3.4 km | ||||||||||||
| Fonfria | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 2.4 km | ||||||||||||
| O Biduedo | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 3.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Fillobal | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 1.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Pasantes | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 2.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Triacastela | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
Need help planning? See our gear guide and download the free Camino Francés albergue list PDF, and if you prefer everything organised for you, compare the main Camino Francés tour operators on our tour guide comparison page.
Stage notes
The descent includes long shaded sections that remain damp and uneven, especially after rain. Services are limited until the lower villages near Triacastela.