Santiago Plan

Stage 31 of 33 · Camino del Norte

Sobrado dos Monxes → Arzúa

Galicia (A Coruña)

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
19 km
Time
4 h 59 min
Ascent
+274 m
Descent
−385 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Where to sleep in Arzúa
3032

Elevation profile

Ascent

+274 m

Descent

−385 m

Altitude

328–557 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

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Boimorto to Arzúa, where the Norte joins the Camino Francés.

🧭 How to get there

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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

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Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 31?
The stage from Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzúa is about 19 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 4 h 59 min at a moderate pace (19 km and +274 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +274 m of ascent and −385 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 14 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.

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