{"id":133605,"date":"2025-07-29T10:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/?p=133605"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:22:59","slug":"jt-james-way-from-ponferrada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/en\/jt-james-way-from-ponferrada\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint James Way from Ponferrada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"entry-content__introduction\">\n\n    <p>In northern Spain, after Roncesvalles and Sarria, <strong>Ponferrada is one of the most common starting\n            points<\/strong> for those walking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/camino-de-santiago\/\">Camino de Santiago<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <h5>YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/camino-de-santiago-desde-sarria\/\">FRENCH WAY FROM SARRIA<\/a><\/h5>\n\n    <p>TAmong the advantages of starting your Camino in Ponferrada is having the possibility to choose between two\n        routes, the\n        French Way and the Winter Way. Moreover, being 200 kilometres away from Santiago makes it the perfect start for\n        those\n        who undertake this pilgrimage by bicycle.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>At Pilgrim, <strong>we&#8217;ll tell you everything you need to know<\/strong> about this city so you can decide to\n        begin your adventure here and follow the route that best suites you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"single-bar\">\n<ul>\n    <span>Index<\/span>\n    <li>Index<\/li>\n    <li>\n        <a href=\"#camino-frances\">Stages<\/a>\n        <ul>\n            <li><a href=\"#camino-frances\">French Way<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"#camino-invierno\">Winter Way<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dormir\">Where to sleep<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#comer\">What to eat<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#credencial\">The Pilgrim Credential<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#pois\">Places of interest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"single-bar\">\n\n<div id=\"porque-desde-ponferrada\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>Why from Ponferrada<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Ponferrada is a medieval city linked to Santiago de Compostela since the earliest days of the Camino. Its 200 km\n        distance makes it an ideal starting point for both walkers and cyclists, as it is the minimum distance required\n        to obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/planificar\/la-compostela\/\">Compostela<\/a> by bike.<\/p>\n\n    <p>This city of over 66,000 inhabitants also benefits from excellent connections via the A-6 motorway between A\n        Coru\u00f1a and Madrid, as well as its bus and train stations. The nearest airport is Le\u00f3n, about two hours away.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Furthermore, depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/mejor-epoca-del-ano-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/\">time of year<\/a> or your preferences, you have <strong>two main\n            options<\/strong>: the busy French Way or the alternative Winter Way, which links with the Sanabr\u00e9s route at\n        Lal\u00edn before reaching Santiago.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Below we provide more details on the stages for each route.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"camino-frances\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>French Way<\/h2>\n\n    <p>If it is your first time on the Camino de Santiago,you are probably considering the\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/camino-frances\/\">French Way<\/a>it is the best-known route with the most hostels and\n        services.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>You can be sure that on the French Way you will never be alone, as it is the busiest route, especially from\n        Sarria and between mid-Spring and the end of Summer.In fact, if you are planning to embarkon this adventure In\n        August it can get very crowded, so you may want to consider an alternative or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/planificar\/\">book\n            your accommodations in advance<\/a> to guarantee your bed each night.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 id=\"camino-frances\">Walking Stages<\/h3>\n\n    <p>On foot, you will encounter manageable daily stages suitable for all levels of fitness, and you will walk\n        alongside feloow pilgrims throughout the entire journey.<\/p>\n\n    <table class=\"wp-block-table table text-left my-4\">\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>STAGE<\/th>\n                <th>START<\/th>\n                <th>END<\/th>\n                <th>DISTANCE<\/th>\n                <th>DIFFICULTY<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 1<\/td>\n                <td>Ponferrada<\/td>\n                <td>Villafranca<\/td>\n                <td>24.2 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 2<\/td>\n                <td>Villafranca<\/td>\n                <td>O Cebreiro<\/td>\n                <td>27.8 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 3<\/td>\n                <td>O Cebreiro<\/td>\n                <td>Triacastela<\/td>\n                <td>20.8 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 4<\/td>\n                <td>Triacastela<\/td>\n                <td>Sarria<\/td>\n                <td>18.4 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 5<\/td>\n                <td>Sarria<\/td>\n                <td>Portomar\u00edn<\/td>\n                <td>22.2 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 6<\/td>\n                <td>Portomar\u00edn<\/td>\n                <td>Palas de Rei<\/td>\n                <td>24.8 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 7<\/td>\n                <td>Palas de Rei<\/td>\n                <td>Arz\u00faa<\/td>\n                <td>28.5 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 8<\/td>\n                <td>Arz\u00faa<\/td>\n                <td>Pedrouzo<\/td>\n                <td>19.3 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 9<\/td>\n                <td>Pedrouzo<\/td>\n                <td>Santiago<\/td>\n                <td>19.4 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <h3>Bicycle Stages<\/h3>\n\n    <p>The French Way is also well-suited for cycling. If you prefer to ride, here are the bike stages from Ponferrada:\n    <\/p>\n\n    <table class=\"wp-block-table table text-left my-4\">\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>STAGE<\/th>\n                <th>START<\/th>\n                <th>END<\/th>\n                <th>DISTANCE<\/th>\n                <th>DIFFICULTY<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 1<\/td>\n                <td>Ponferrada<\/td>\n                <td>O Cebreiro<\/td>\n                <td>55 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 2<\/td>\n                <td>O Cebreiro<\/td>\n                <td>Portomar\u00edn<\/td>\n                <td>62 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 3<\/td>\n                <td>Portomar\u00edn<\/td>\n                <td>Arz\u00faa<\/td>\n                <td>54 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 4<\/td>\n                <td>Arz\u00faa<\/td>\n                <td>Santiago<\/td>\n                <td>39 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"camino-invierno\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>Winter and Sanabr\u00e9s way<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrim.es\/camino-invierno\/\">Winter Way<\/a> is a perfect alternative if you&#8217;ve already done the French Way or\n        want a less crowded route, especially in summer. It is <strong>about 55 km longer than the French Way<\/strong>\n        (263 km total), but 10 days are enough to complete it.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Its name comes from the detour pilgrims used to take in order avoid the heavy snow around O Cebreiro. Nowadays it\n        is <strong>recommended all year round due to its scenic beauty<\/strong>, so if you are looking for something\n        different, it is an ideal choice.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <h3>Walking Stages<\/h3>\n\n    <p>Ten days suffice to cover the <strong>10 walking stages<\/strong> from Ponferrada all the way to Santiago:<\/p>\n\n    <table class=\"wp-block-table table text-left my-4\">\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>STAGE<\/th>\n                <th>START<\/th>\n                <th>END<\/th>\n                <th>DISTANCE<\/th>\n                <th>DIFFICULTY<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 1<\/td>\n                <td>Ponferrada<\/td>\n                <td>Las M\u00e9dulas<\/td>\n                <td>27.2 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 2<\/td>\n                <td>Las M\u00e9dulas<\/td>\n                <td>El Barco de Valdeorras<\/td>\n                <td>26.4 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 3<\/td>\n                <td>El Barco de Valdeorras<\/td>\n                <td>A R\u00faa de Valdeorras<\/td>\n                <td>14.2 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 4<\/td>\n                <td>A R\u00faa de Valdeorras<\/td>\n                <td>Quiroga<\/td>\n                <td>26.3 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 5<\/td>\n                <td>Quiroga<\/td>\n                <td>Monforte de Lemos<\/td>\n                <td>35.4 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 6<\/td>\n                <td>Monforte de Lemos<\/td>\n                <td>Chantada<\/td>\n                <td>29.7 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 7<\/td>\n                <td>Chantada<\/td>\n                <td>Rodeiro<\/td>\n                <td>25.8 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 8<\/td>\n                <td>Rodeiro<\/td>\n                <td>A Laxe<\/td>\n                <td>27.2 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 9<\/td>\n                <td>A Laxe<\/td>\n                <td>Outeiro<\/td>\n                <td>34.1 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Stage 10<\/td>\n                <td>Outeiro<\/td>\n                <td>Santiago<\/td>\n                <td>16.7 km<\/td>\n                <td>\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"dormir\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>Where to sleep in Ponferrada<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Given its significance in the Camino, Ponferrada offers a wide range of accommodation, from pilgrim hostels to\n        hotels.<\/p>\n\n    <p>During certain times of the year, accommodation may get booked up quickly, so in order to guarantee your stay in\n        Ponferrada, and the next ones along the Camino, you can contact us and we will make all the arrangements for\n        you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"comer\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>What to eat in Ponferrada<\/h2>\n\n    <p>IThe most typical thing to do in Ponferrada is to wander across the old town and have some tapas. Furthermore,\n        you may\n        try some of the best dishes of the Bierzo region before setting off towards Santiago.<\/p>\n\n    <p>This area is famous for its cured meats, especially cecina and chorizo, but also botillo and stuffed\n        pastries.<\/strong>:\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"credencial\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>Where to obtein your pilgrim credential<\/h2>\n\n    <p>You may contact the Amigos del Camino de Santiago en el Bierzo association. However, at Pilgrim we give it to you\n        if you book your experience with us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"puntosde-interes-en-ponferrada\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>Places of interest in Ponferrada<\/h2>\n\n    <p>As a medieval and Templar city, Ponferrada has many attractions worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Templar Castle of Ponferrada<\/h3>\n\n    <p>Undoubtedly, the Templar Castle is the main attraction, located between the rivers Sil and Boeza, on a hill from\n        where you can enjoy some fantastic views of the town. Depending on when you visit Ponferrada, you may visit its\n        walled area, of 8,000 m\u00b2. Its restoration allows visitors to appreciate its majesty, and cultural activities are\n        occasionally held in its rooms.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The castle&#8217;s restoration allows visitors to appreciate its majesty, and cultural events are often held in its\n        halls.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Basilica of La Encina<\/h3>\n\n    <p>Our Lady of La Encina, also known as &#8216;La Morenica&#8217;, is the patron saint of the Bierzo region. This basilica was\n        built in her honour after, according to legend, a carving of the Virgin Mary from the Holy Land was found in an\n        oak tree. The highlight of the interior of this basilica is the wooden altarpiece.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Royal Prison (Bierzo Museum)<\/h3>\n\n    <p>The Royal Prison, located on Calle del Reloj, is no longer a prison but now houses the Bierzo Museum. This means\n        that, in addition to enjoying the architecture of this building, you can now learn about the history of the city\n        of Ponferrada and the Bierzo region since the Palaeolithic era.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"pois\" class=\"section-post\">\n    <h2>From Santiago to the End of the World<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Once you make it to Santiago and hug the Apostle, literally, you may not want your adventure to finish.<\/p>\n\n    <p>If this is your case, we have the perfect solution: a one-day trip to Fisterra that will take you to what Romans\n        considered the end of the world, as well as other places such as the \u00c9zaro waterfall, the only river in Europe\n        that flows directly into the sea via a waterfall.<\/p>\n\n    <p>More and more pilgrims choose to continue their trip to this place, so if you are thinking about it, leave us\n        your contact details and we will call you free.<\/p>\n\n    <p><strong><em>Buen camino!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In northern Spain, after Roncesvalles and Sarria, Ponferrada is one of the most common starting points for those walking the Camino de Santiago. 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