Santiago Plan

Stage 2 of 10 · Camino Vadiniense y Lebaniego

Cades → Cicera

Cantabria

Distance
16 km
Time
5 h 16 min
Ascent
+870 m
Descent
−481 m
Difficulty
Hard

Corta etapa por bosques de Liébana, aproximándose ya a los Picos de Europa.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+870 m

Descent

481 m

Altitude

190729 m

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Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 5 water fountains0 pharmacies🏧 1 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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Hostels on this stage

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Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 2?
The stage from Cades to Cicera is about 16 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 16 min at a moderate pace (16 km and +870 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +870 m of ascent and −481 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 54 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 Cicera?
We list 2 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Cicera.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?
On the stage we found 5 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 1 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

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