Explore sleepy villages at the foot of the mountains and enjoy views of the Pico de Europa.
Visit some of the oldest landmarks in Spain; the Cathedral of Oviedo and the 9th-century church of Priesca.
Indulge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon.

Printable file

Departures:

>Self-Guided
Any time, all year round!

>Guided
See Guided Departures page

This Walking Holiday explores the fourth section of the Camino Norte / Northern Way, following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela; the famous Way of Saint James.

Start from Ribadesella & finish in medieval Oviedo. The Camino leaves the coast at the foot of the looming Cantabrian Mountains to enter the more rural Asturias, with strong local traditions and sleepy villages...

At each stage of the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and fine food. This walk can be physically demanding and requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights.

Day 1 - Ribadesella
You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of Ribadesella. The rooms are en-suite.

DAY 2 – From Ribadesella to Colunga (24km 7h +200m -100m)
The Camino continues uphill towards the village of Vega, at the foot of the impressive Monte Redondu. Reaching Vega’s beach, we cross the Regatu del Acebu and climb to the charming village of Berbes. Then, the Camino goes downhill to the beach of El Are­nal de Mons, where the mouth of the River de los Romeros can be seen. After passing a Templar site and the Benedictine Monastery of Santiago (founded in the 11th century), we arrive in Colunga.

DAY 3 – From Colunga to Villaviciosa (30km 8h +130m -180m)
From Colunga, the Camino continues along the valley of the river Llovones, passing small villages. As we leave the valley the track leads uphill to the Cabanona pass, where we can get superb views of the coast. The Camino continues downhill to Priesca, past the Church of San Salvador, consecrated in the year 921. If the church is open, have a look at the paintings inside. Now on the left bank of the river Sebrayu, the Camino follows the Nabla river valley to reach Villaviciosa.

DAY 4 – From Villaviciosa to Pola de Siero (28km 7h30 +450m -200m)
From Villaviciosa, we follow the Camino until we reach the village of La Casquita. Here we leave the coast taking the southern way of the Camino Norte. This alternative way allows us to visit Oviedo, and also to connect with the “Camino Primitivo” the Original way. On the Camino, don’t miss: the Church of San Juan de Amandi (13th century), and the  marvelous Pre-Romanesque Church known as El Conventin (9th century). We cross the river Valdedio and continue to Camoca to the Alto La Campa, enjoying superb views over the Sariego Valley. We finally descend to Figares and continue walking towards La Carcabada until we come to Pola de Siero.

DAY 5 – From Pola de Siero to Oviedo (17km 3h45 +200m -250m)
The Camino passes El Rayu, famous in the 18th century for its ceramics, and we head towards Carbayal, Fonciello, Meres and Granda. This area has a semi-urban character. Passing the small village of El Llugarin, we come to the medieval bridge of Colloto, entering Oviedo via Cerdeno and Calles de la Tenderina Alta and Baja.

In the Middle Ages, Oviedo was the most important pilgrimage Camino, after Jerusalem and Rome. Don’t miss the Cathedral of San Salvador and the relics and treasures in the Holy Chamber.

DAY 6 – Oviedo
After breakfast, we bid you farewell.

• Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
• Rooms en-suite
• Half Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinner first and last nights
• Transfers from/to airport