Santiago Plan

Stage 2 of 12 · Camino de Invierno

Las Médulas → O Barco de Valdeorras

León · Ourense

Distance
25 km
Time
7 h 11 min
Ascent
+739 m
Descent
−1058 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Se entra en Galicia por el puerto de Pedrices; viñedos de la Valdeorras junto al Sil.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+739 m

Descent

−1058 m

Altitude

316–893 m

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Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 5 water fountains✚ 5 pharmacies🏧 6 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 2?
The stage from Las Médulas to O Barco de Valdeorras is about 25 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 7 h 11 min at a moderate pace (25 km and +739 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +739 m of ascent and −1058 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 30 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in O Barco de Valdeorras?
We list 1 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in O Barco de Valdeorras.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?
On the stage we found 5 water fountains, 5 pharmacies and 6 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

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