- From Oviedo
- a Lugo
The Way of Saint James from Oviedo to Lugo in 9 stages
Since you are thinking of doing the Primitive Way, why not start at the beginning? Discover the Way of St. James from Oviedo, the first pilgrimage route to Compostela along the paths that King Alfonso II walked in the 9th century: the first pilgrim to a Compostela that did not yet exist and that would come to be from the discovery of the apostolic sepulchre. One of the most authentic routes, completely surrounded by nature in the highlands of Asturias and Galicia. Shall we do the Way of St. James from Oviedo?
Do you want to do the complete Primitive Way?
Here you have the programme of the entire journey, from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela.
Services
11-day trip along the Primitive Way from Oviedo to Lugo.
10 nights in accommodation according to the chosen category. Configure it to suit your needs.
Full documentation about the travel.
GPS tracks in your smartphone
Pilgrim's passport
Travel insurance with special coverage for sports activities.
24/7 telephone assistance during your trip.
VAT and other taxes
Extras in hotels and restaurants.
Other transfers requested by you, not specified in the contract.
Any other service not specifically defined as included.
Optional Services
Breakfasts, half-board
Luggage transportation on route (up to 15 kg / package).
Transfers to and from Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela airports and stations.
Complementary activities
Cancellation insurance
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Itinerary
Day 1. Welcome to Oviedo, the capital of Asturias
Welcome to our proposal to walk the Camino de Santiago from Oviedo to Lugo in 9 stages. On this first day you should arrive in Oviedo from your place of origin. We recommend you do it as soon as possible to enjoy the city or, if it is not possible, book an extra night to get to know it at your leisure. It deserves no less.
Oviedo - in Asturian Uviéu - is one of the most impressive cities in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, and it is also a perfect place from which to visit some of the nearby points of interest, such as the temples of Naranco and Lillo or the mythical sanctuary of Covadonga.
Hostel: HiHome Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Fruela or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Zentral Oviedo or similar
Day 2. Stage Oviedo - Grado
Distance: 27 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: Grado / Grau
Oviedo was the capital of the only Christian kingdom on the peninsula that was not conquered by the Arab expansion that gave rise to the Umayyad Caliphate, and from there, in the 9th century, King Alfonso II set out for Compostela when he received the news from the bishop of Iria Flavia of the discovery of the tomb of the favourite of the apostles. That journey made him the first pilgrim, and the route he followed is what is known today as the Primitive Way. The destination of the journey, which runs through the impressive central Asturian landscape, is Grado - a small town that is a crossroads of roads and also of medieval and Indian architectural references.
Hostel: La Quintana Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Areces or similar
Charming accommodation: The Lackey of Sestiello or similar
Day 3. Stage Grado - Salas
Distance: 21 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Accommodation: Salas
The third day of your adventure on the Way of St. James from Oviedo to Lugo offers the passage through Cornellana, where the magnificent monastery of San Salvador is located. From there, through the valley of the river Nonaya and between small villages, you will reach the beautiful historic centre of Salas, where you will find remains that bear witness to the great importance of this town in the past: the Santa María la Mayor Collegiate Church, the Tower and the Palace of Valdés. Don't miss a visit to the Pre-Romanesque Museum.
Hostel: Nonaya Valley Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Dream House or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Castillo de Valdés or similar
Day 4. Stage Salas - Tineo
Distance: 22.3 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: Tineo / Tinéu
A day's ascent to La Espina, between meadows and forests of oak and chestnut trees which, on this route, will become your most faithful companions. You can also enjoy the rural architecture through examples such as the church of Santa María and its transept in Porciles, or the chapel of Cristo de los Afligidos in La Espina. The end of the stage in Tineo (in Asturian, Tinéu) will not disappoint you.
Hostel: Merás Palace Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Merás or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Merás or similar
Day 5. Stage Tineo - Pola de Allande
Distance: 30.2 km
Difficulty: ●●●●○
Accommodation: Pola de Allande / La Puela
As the walker enters the western part of Asturias, he will notice how the ecological and scenic richness that characterises this Primitive Way increases. The day will end in the charming village of Pola de Allande (La Puela), the perfect place for a well-deserved rest after one of the hardest days on this route, with many changes in level.
Hostel: La Casita de Aba Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Lozano or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel La Nueva Allandesa or similar
Day 6. Stage Pola de Allande - Berducedo
Distance: 20.5 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: Berducedo
Another day of this Camino de Santiago from Oviedo to Lugo through the impressive mountains of western Asturias. It will be time to climb the Palo pass (1,147 metres above sea level), from where you can enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding area. The day ends in Berducedo, the perfect place to try its famous corn "tortos" and, of course, to continue enjoying the unbeatable Asturian gastronomy.
Hostel: N/A (night in private accommodation)
Charming accommodation: Araceli Village House or similar
Day 7. Stage Berducedo - Grandas de Salime
Distance: 22 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: Grandas de Salime
The last fully Asturian stage of the Primitive Way, which will take you from Berducedo to Grandas de Salime, bordering the beautiful reservoir of this town. The views from the Ballena viewpoint are simply unforgettable. And in Grandas be sure to visit some of its interesting monuments, such as the collegiate church of El Salvador.
Hostel: Porta de Grandas Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel La Barra or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Las Grandas or similar
Day 8. Stage Grandes de Salime - A Fonsagrada
Distance: 27.4 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: A Fonsagrada
On this day you will cross the border between Asturias and Galicia to see how little - very little - changes. The route will take you to the O Acebo pass, in the Os Ancares mountain range, more than 1,110 metres above sea level. Small churches, hermitages and chapels dot the road, arranging the territory covered with small villages dedicated to agriculture and livestock farming.
Hostel: Cantábrico Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Pension Cantábrico or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Portico or similar
Day 9. Stage A Fonsagrada - O Cádavo
Distance: 25.1 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: O Cádavo
The penultimate day of this section between Oviedo and Lugo, which will take you to O Cádavo. The route passes by the ruins of the Hospital de Montouto, founded in the 14th century to provide shelter for the pilgrims who made the journey in those days. Next to it, the prehistoric remains of Pedras Dereitas travel much further back in time and allow us to imagine other cultures and religiosities.
Hostel: Porta Santa Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Moneda or similar
Charming accommodation: Pension A Marronda or similar
Day 10. Stage O Cádavo - Lugo
Distance: 31.3 km
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Accommodation: Lugo
Last stage of your adventure on the Camino de Santiago from Oviedo to Lugo, to arrive from O Cádavo to the capital of Lugo, the first city after leaving Oviedo. Another day of rural scenery that becomes more densely populated as you approach Lugo, one of the great historic cities of Galicia since Roman times.
Hostel: Hostel Viatori or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Darío or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel East West or similar
Day 11. Discover Lugo
After breakfast, our services associated with this programme come to an end. But Lugo has a lot to offer. And you are going to love it. Whether your interest is more religious (its cathedral has the privilege of the permanent exhibition of the sacred form) or more historical (the abundant remains of the Roman Lucus Augusti and its imposing wall await you there), or more gastronomic. In Galicia, everyone knows: "to eat, Lugo".
Endless horizons
This trip allows you to walk the first half of the Camino Primitivo. It is perfect if you plan to do the entire Camino Primitivo in sections. If you want, you can continue from Lugo to Santiagoor do so full from Oviedo to Santiago.
Choose dates, type of accommodation, what services you want to hire and method of payment. You are in full control.