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Villafranca del Bierzo – Church of Santiago loop from Villadepalos

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Church of Santiago loop from Villadepalos

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Church of Santiago loop from Villadepalos

03:06

47.2km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.80 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.7 km

Corullón Castle and Church of St. Stephen

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Corullón is a small town on top of a hill near the Burbia River. The most outstanding monuments are the castle of Corullón from the 15th century and the Church of San Esteban.

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32.3 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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Water

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32.8 km

Villafranca del Bierzo

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Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stop on the Camino. In later …

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32.9 km

San Nicolás El Real Monastery and Hostel

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This private hostel is designed for pilgrims on the French Camino de Santiago, but also welcomes tourists and travelers. It is located in the center of Villafranca, a city declared …

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33.9 km

Church of Santiago

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If you do the Camino de Santiago, you must stop to stamp your compostelana in each of the churches with your name. unwritten rule

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34.0 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

Highlight • Castle

Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stage of the Camino. In later …

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34.2 km

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

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Villafranca del Bierzo is a beautiful town on the banks of the Burbia river on the Camino de Santiago between Ponferrada and O Cebreiro and at the southern gate of …

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37.0 km

Campsite in Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

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Showers are trash, can regulate the temperature, 1 person, bicycle and tent = 10 euro
Not really recommended

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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

5.39 km

4.55 km

717 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

4.88 km

692 m

216 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Villafranca del Bierzo – Church of Santiago loop from Villadepalos

Corullón Castle and Church of St. Stephen

Drinking Water Fountain

Villafranca del Bierzo

San Nicolás El Real Monastery and Hostel

Church of Santiago

Villafranca del Bierzo Castle

Villafranca del Bierzo Historic Center

Campsite in Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

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