16 Days from OVIEDO to LUGO
23 May - 7 June
Optional extra 1: + 6 days - 23 May to 13 June, walk the Camino Verde from Lugo to Santiago
Optional extra 2: + 2 days - 23 May to 9 June. Taxi Lugo to Pedrouzo, walk to Santiago de Compostela
23 May - 7 June
Optional extra 1: + 6 days - 23 May to 13 June, walk the Camino Verde from Lugo to Santiago
Optional extra 2: + 2 days - 23 May to 9 June. Taxi Lugo to Pedrouzo, walk to Santiago de Compostela
We are offering this stunning walk from Oviedo to Lugo. We can only offer 10 places in this group. The route travels through majestic landscapes and historic villages from the ancient Cathedral town of Oviedo, start of legendary, original pilgrimage route first taken by King Alfonso II in the 9th century. As many experienced pilgrims consider the Oviedo – Lugo section the highlight of the Primitivo, and recommend saving your energy for the mountain stages rather than pushing long distances early on, we have reduced the daily stages so that the walk is accessible to all, not only the ultra-fit. On days 2, 8, 11,13 and 15 the group will be shuttled to and from the trail. IMPORTANT DATES: 22 May: Dojema and other early birds can arrive in Oviedo to relax and get over jet-lag. Day one - 23 May: Dojema will officially meet the group in Oviedo. Day two - 24 May: Oviedo - Escamplero Distance: 12 km Elevation: Moderate rolling hills, mostly ascent out of Oviedo Difficulty: Easy–Moderate Day three - 25 May: Escamplero - Grado Distance: 13 km Elevation: Gentle countryside walking Difficulty: Easy Day four - 26 May: Grado - Salas Distance: 22 km Elevation: Rolling terrain, steady climbing late in day Difficulty: Moderate Day five - 27 May: Salas - Tineo Distance: 20 km Elevation: Continuous ascent Difficulty: Moderate Day six - 28 May: Tineo - Campiello Distance: 15 km Elevation: Mountain terrain begins Difficulty: Moderate Day seven - 29 May: Campiello - Pola de Allande (2 nights) Distance: 16 km Elevation: Significant ascent and descent Difficulty: Moderate-Hard Day eight - 30 May: Pola de Allande - Montefurado Distance: 12 km Elevation: Major climb to Puerto del Palo (one of the toughest sections) Difficulty: Hard Day nine - 31 May: Montefurado - Berducedo (Shuttle to Grandas de Salime) Distance: 10 km Elevation: High mountain terrain, mostly descent Difficulty: Moderate Day ten - 1 June: Berducedo - Grandas de Salime Distance: 20 km Elevation: Major descent to reservoir, then climb out Difficulty: Hard Day 11 - 2 June: Grandas de Salime - Castro Distance: 13 km Elevation: Long climb into Galicia Difficulty: Moderate-Hard Day twelve - 3 June: Castro - A Fonsagrada Distance: 13 km Elevation: Rolling mountain terrain Difficulty: Moderate Day thirteen - 4 June: A Fonsagrada - Paradavella Distance: 12 km Elevation: Gentle descent and ridge walking Difficulty: Moderate Day fourteen - 5 June: Paradavella - O Cádavo Distance: 12 km Elevation: Mixed terrain Difficulty: Moderate Day fifteen - 6 June: O Cádavo - Vilabade Distance: 15 km Elevation: Easier walking, lower hills Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Day sixteen - 7 June: Vilabade - Lugo Distance: 16 km Elevation: Gentle countryside walking Difficulty: Easy |
CAMINO VERDE
Day seventeen - 8 June: O Veral → Friol Distance: 20 km Elevation: Moderate rolling terrain Difficulty: Moderate Day eighteen - 9 June: Friol → A Roxica Distance: 15 km Elevation: Gentle rolling terrain Difficulty: Easy–moderate Day nineteen - 10 June: A Roxica → Sobrado Distance: 13 km Elevation: Some climbing, particularly approaching Sobrado Difficulty: Moderate Day twenty - 11 June: Sobrado → A Gándara Distance: 26 km* Elevation: Moderate rolling terrain Difficulty: Challenging due to distance Day twenty-one 12 June: A Gándara → O Pedrouz Distance: 19 km Elevation: Mostly gentle rolling terrain Difficulty: Moderate Day twenty-two 13 June: O Pedrouzo → Santiago Distance: 20 km Elevation: Gradual undulations with a descent into Santiago Difficulty: Moderate * While 26 km is the longest day on this itinerary, the terrain between Sobrado dos Monxes and Gándara is largely flat, rolling agricultural terrain with some asphalt between villages, making it much easier on the feet than the mountain climbs found earlier on the Primitivo. Getting there: Fly Madrid to Oviedo. The airport is located about 47 km from the city center and your main transportation options are the ALSA airport bus or a taxi. The trip takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes depending on your choice of transport. The ALSA bus line connects the airport directly to the Oviedo Bus Station (Estación de Autobuses - Pepe Cosmen).
Cost: from €1 950 sharing from Oviedo to Lugo. ** If you want a single room [where they are available] a single supplement of €495 will be charged. The package includes: 16 nights accommodation in private, en suite rooms some are B&B: Luggage transfers: One item is included and extra items will be charged at ± €11 per day Group Leader The group will be accompanied by Dojema Theron for the duration of the walk. The walk starts with a welcome and orientation get together in Oviedo where you will receive a pilgrim pack. Not included: Flights to Europe: Your flights to Spain. Getting to the start, travel insurance (essential), food and drinks. Daily spending: You can budget on €40 - €60 per day for food, drinks, snacks, and entrance to museums.
Option 1: ± €140 TAXI to O Pedrouzo . Pension in Pedrouzo and the Hospederia in Santiago.: From €320
If you would like to earn your Compostela certificate, we will arrange for you to take a taxi to O Pedrouzo so that you walk the last stage of the Camino Frances into Santiago. This will qualify for the certificate. Option 11: Camino Verde to Santiago 8 - 12 June : from €560 Walk for 5 more days on the 'green route' Camino Verde to Santiago |
