Santiago Plan

Stage 1 of 13 · Camino de Madrid

Madrid → Tres Cantos

Madrid

Distance
25 km
Time
6 h 19 min
Ascent
+215 m
Descent
−129 m
Difficulty
Easy
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Sales de la capital dejando atrás El Pardo, un tramo suave para entrar en calor con calma.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+215 m

Descent

−129 m

Altitude

588–737 m

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Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 30 water fountains✚ 30 pharmacies🏧 30 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 1?
The stage from Madrid to Tres Cantos is about 25 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 6 h 19 min at a moderate pace (25 km and +215 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +215 m of ascent and −129 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as easy difficulty, with about 9 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 Tres Cantos?
We list 31 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Tres Cantos.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?
On the stage we found 30 water fountains, 30 pharmacies and 30 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

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