Cruz de Ferro

Camino Frances

To end of camino
229.4
Altitude
1499

Foncebadón

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2.30

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Cruz de Ferro

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2.30

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Manjarín

The Iron Cross marks the highest part of the mountain pass and has become the place where pilgrims the world over leave behind a stone brought with them from home or elsewhere on the camino.

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Comments

26. September 2023 - 21:03

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Foncebadon is much closer, but if you stay in Rabanal, you get the benefit of the coral service done by the Benedictine monks there. In the US we call that a double hitter.

It takes two hours to get to the Cruz Ferro. For me, in September, I got up and was on the road by six and made it there in plenty of time. Your weather app will tell you when first light is and win, sunrise is

If you can do it, I highly recommend you arrive by sunrise where it is simply gorgeous, and of course, there are no crowds 

12. October 2022 - 9:38

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Staying in Foncebadon makes it easier to get to the cross early. Leave your burdens at the base of the cross. No facilities. Be extra careful going down to town from there. Beautiful route!

15. April 2022 - 20:28

Camino de Sant…

Recommend bringing a rock from home and leaving it here to release whatever it represents. There was a lineup of pilgrims wanting pictures, just wait your turn and take your moment.

16. August 2021 - 7:50

Camino de Sant…

If you want to walk to Cruz de Ferro to watch the sunrise from there, sleep in Foncebadon. If you sleep in Rabanal, you will take 2h to reach Cruz de Ferro and the way is through the forest which isn’t easy and nice in the dark.

25. November 2021 - 22:55

Camino de Sant…

If you want to see the sunrise the ideal spot is on the trail to Cruz de Ferro and not at the cross itself