Soto de Luiña

Camino del Norte

To end of camino
278.5
Altitude
15

Mumayor

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2.80

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Soto de Luiña

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19.90

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Cadavedo

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Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Train
Yes

La Iglesia de Santa María fue en su día un hospital para peregrinos. Aquellos peregrinos, como los de hoy, tenían que elegir entre dos rutas hacia el oeste. No disponían de mapas, ni de GPS, ni de Pepe, que todas las noches, a las 19.00 h. en el albergue municipal, les describe el camino a seguir.

Ten en cuenta que Pepe formó parte del grupo que trazó la Ruta de la Ballota, por lo que sus opiniones son algo parciales. Elige la opción que más te convenga.

Si llegas pronto, considera un extra de 2 km hasta la playa, firmado.

The Road

Desde Soto de Luiña se pueden tomar dos rutas diferentes. Ambas están bien señalizadas y la división es evidente. Se produce a lo largo de la carretera y hay un marcador con dos conchas que indica qué dirección tomar.

Opción 1: Ruta de montaña - 19,9

Esta ruta es totalmente de montaña y es, de lejos, la opción más pintoresca. Como su nombre indica, te lleva hasta la cresta de la montaña y a lo largo de ella. Si eliges esta ruta, asegúrate de llevar suficiente comida y agua, ya que no hay servicios por el camino. En el punto donde el camino se bifurca, la Ruta de Montaña gira a la izquierda y comienza a subir.

Opción 2: Ruta por Carretera / Ballota - 19,5

Aunque esta ruta no alcanza grandes alturas, sí realiza una considerable cantidad de ascensos y descensos; se trata esencialmente de una larga serie de atajos en zigzag paralelos a la carretera. Conviene hacer una advertencia. Dado que esta ruta se une con frecuencia a la carretera, es necesario estar atento a todas las flechas que te alejan de ella. Aunque llegarás a tu destino si sigues por la carretera, caminarás mucho más y harás muchas más subidas y bajadas. Hay bastantes más servicios a lo largo de esta ruta. Para seguirla, simplemente mantente en la carretera donde se produce la división.

City Map
Accommodation in Soto de Luiña.
Municipal
Albergue de peregrinos de Soto de Luiña
10€
64 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de peregrinos de Soto de Luiña
Private
La Reguera
Donativo€
11
Hotel
Hotel Casa Vieja del Sastre ⭑⭑⭑
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Hotel Casa Vieja del Sastre ⭑⭑⭑

Comments

6. January 2025 - 17:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

After having read the other recent comments about the mountain path, I was hesitant to take it, but after having completed it, I can say that I believe it to be worth the trek.
Many people have described poor experiences with this section, but the only unpleasantness I experienced was something present in the rest of El Camino Del Norte, mud. Theres a decent bit of mud on the second half of this hike, but it's fine.
For the difficulty, I would compare it to many hikes I've done in the Appalachians of Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. If you like ridgeline hikes with great views, this is a hike for you. I would even mention that it is probably easier on your feet than the other paved sections have been. If your feet have been bothering you because of the pavement like mine have, this gives them a break and definitely works your upper legs more.
Overall, it's up to you, but if you use some common sense, it's not bad at all, and has given me some of my favorite pictures of the trip.

6. October 2024 - 19:50

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I took the mountain route. I am a solo hiker, very capable and confident. Today was a sunny day, no rain in the forecast. However, the mountain route climbed up and up and up. The higher I climbed, the more I went into the fog and grey skies, ultimately ending in rain when I reached the peak. Also, the farther I went into the route, the more signs were missing where the route splits up, so it was a guessing game if I was choosing the right path. I had my offline map, but it was STILL difficult to tell where to go. Absolutely TERRIFYING to be miles and miles from civilization, extremely unclear signage, overgrown paths covered in mud streams in the pouring rain on the side of a mountain with poor visibility. AND SNAKES. I saw 2. After weeks on the Norte, today was the first time I genuinely felt unsafe. I would never do this hike again. No to mountain route!

28. September 2024 - 10:12

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After a long stage on the way we saw the cat in the window, Limon guesthouse (Limon was one of theirs cats).
The town is small but you have everything you could need. Relaxing in the garden listening to the river is priceless. The owners helped us with everything and we were even able to make lemonade with the lemons from the garden. Outstanding price quality. Thank you Gonzalo and Iratxe for your hospitality

15. September 2024 - 20:48

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i just did the coastal route and it was a great experience with stunning views, beautiful nature paths in fairytale forests, pitoresque countrysides..very colorful mixed landscapesituations. it is often up and down a bit, but not steep and so very pleasant to walk. some parts are on serpentine roads, but there was not a lot (almost none) traffic the 2 days i was walking the coastal route.
i was happy that i had my walking sticks, cause in the forests were about 3 situations i had to balance over a small and not really dangerous river/trickle on stones.

i don't know about any pilgrim in my timeframe who did the mountain route. one elderly pilgrim started walking it by mistake but turned around after he felt like he's the only pilgrim and after a spanish passenger told him he shouldn't walk it, cause too dangerous.

14. September 2024 - 20:02

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Limón guest house gives you a room for yourself when the price is 25euros. And with a clean shared bathroom, kitchen, living room, it’s really cozy and highly recommend. Llater that night, grab some really good hamburger at the bar call La tasca de Rosa. Just so good.

21. August 2024 - 15:16

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Mountain route is extremely overgrown. You do have an option to go around the waist high grass. After rain the day before, the very narrow and poorly maintained path was a river. If there is any risk of rain, fog, or just clouds, there are no views. Not worth the extra time and slow going to navigate with the lack of markers and low trail visibility, only to have to walk on a highway at the end of it all.

25. July 2024 - 11:21

All Caminos App User (not verified)

It’s so worth it!! Only a few steeper hills, but not very long ones. Go for it, you are not gonna regret it. Just be aware there are quite a few ticks on the second half of the path, so stay away from higher grass maybe, and check your skin.

23. July 2024 - 20:01

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The coastal route is as described- MANY steep ups and downs, several sections of very dangerous road walking, and mud, rocky downhills and stream crossings. I didn’t do the mountain route, but I almost wonder if that would have been better because the coastal route was quite exhausting with the constant up and downs- longest 19km hike I’ve done so far. There are some stunning coastal views in the second half of the day, but it did feel like this section would never end, and I was glad when it did.

15. July 2024 - 14:56

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Beautiful space right on the Camino! Has 2 bedrooms, one with double bed and another with a pull out bed. Full shared kitchen, washing machine, garden with line for drying clothes. 35 euro for 2 people in double bed. Fast internet, good shower/hot water. Very nice hosts. Overall highly recommend staying here!

9. May 2024 - 10:44

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Beautiful views! A large number of the tiles have fallen off the way markers. However it is normally quite clear which way to go. Quite overgrown in places. Watch out for ticks - we were wearing shorts and had to remove several.