SPLIT: Scenic Route or Road Route

Camino Frances

To end of camino
298.4

La Virgen del Camino

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SPLIT: Scenic Route or Road Route

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3.80

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Valverde de la Virgen

When you get to the Basilica de la Virgen del Camino you will cross the busy road and continue on a small access road. In 300m you are presented with the choice between two routes. The painting of yellow arrows here is confusing, and there is zero official signage to indicate your options. Distances are indicated from La Virgen del Camino to Puente de Órbigo where they converge.

‌The SCENIC ROUTE - 27 KM

This variation is called the Scenic Route, and it adds < 3km to your journey. It is considerably more pleasant and there are now plenty of services and albergues along the way. To follow this route turn left onto a dirt track.

‌The ROAD ROUTE - 24.6 KM

The official camino route is often called the Road Route due to its proximity to the road. It is the shorter of the two and offers little to no peace from the traffic. To take this route continue straight.

Comments

3. October 2021 - 17:20

Camino de Sant…

I agree with the previous comment. The fountains were plentiful, and there was something open in most towns if you need it. There isn’t a lot of shade, but I liked not walking on the busier road for so much of the day. The open thing might not be quite what you want, so do have some provisions is you get worried about when you’ll eat, particularly when coming through on a Sunday.