Ponferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo
A stage of the Camino Francés
A gentle 22-kilometre stage on the Camino Francés through the fertile El Bierzo valley, connecting the castle town of Ponferrada to the welcoming market town of Villafranca del Bierzo. The route rolls through vineyards and orchards with minimal elevation change, offering a restorative day's walk before the long mountain climb that follows. Villafranca sits at the foot of the O Cebreiro ascent and has a pleasing medieval quarter.
- 22.3 kmDistance
- ↑131 m ↓150 mElevation
- ModerateDifficulty
- 553 kmfrom route start
Highlights
- Bierzo valley vineyards
- Orchard and farmland scenery
- Medieval Villafranca del Bierzo
- Easy valley walking
Towns on this stage
Find accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo →Distances and elevation come from real OpenStreetMap footpath geometry. In the planner you can split or merge any stage to match your pace.