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Winter Road

The alternative to Cebreiro
through the Ribeira Sacra

From Ponferrada avoid the snowy passes of the Cebreiro, following the Sil valley: Las Médulas, Valdeorras, the Ribeira Sacra, Chantada and Lalín, until joining the Sanabrés.

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Winter Trail Map

Travel the route, check the stages, the hostels and all the points of interest.

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Jacobean route

From Ponferrada to Santiago, in about 10 stages.

Landscape

Sil Canyons and terraced vineyards.

Heritage

Las Médulas and the monasteries of the Ribeira Sacra.

pilgrim community

Notices, advice and chat with whoever is on the route.

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  • Home: Ponferrada
  • End: The Marrows
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Hostels on the Winter Road

Sheets with places, services and contact, coming soon

  • From Ponferrada
  • Public and private
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • common area
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Notices and status in real time

Updated today at 07:38
closed bridge

3.2 km. Signposted detour.

Reported by 1 pilgrim · 2 days ago
Complete hostel

Cobreces. Full tonight.

Reported by 5 pilgrims · 2 days ago
dry fountain

At km 12. No water.

Reported by 3 pilgrims · 2 days ago
Meteorology in Ponferrada

Clear sky (max. 15°C).

Updated today, 07:23 · Open-Meteo
-1 °C
KJ , the pilgrim reporter

Your Winter Trail Guide

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