Soto de Luiña

Camino del Norte

To end of camino
278.5
Altitude
15

Mumayor

2.80

Soto de Luiña

19.90

Cadavedo

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.

Comments

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.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

I choose the mountain route and didn't regret as I experienced the most stunning views on the Camino since Irun. Nice to be away from roads and houses. I managed to get a little lost at one point where there was a discrepancy between the waymarker and the route in the app. I followed the app over a steep hill.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

We took the mountain route in June 2022 and it was fantastic. Very well marked and a relatively easy walk (whenever you look ahead and it seems as though you have a steep incline to a peak, the Camino goes around the mountain side - safely!!) Spectacular views of the sea and hills. There is a very short bit on the road during the route, during which a man in his car stopped and told us we should go down to the coastal path - nothing after this was particularly difficult, not sure why the encouragement of the road way when the mountain route is so beautiful and not too difficult!!

Camino de Sant…

Its exxeptionally well marked! All markings are NEW! Mountain route is NOT difficult, almost no Steel sections. But its very Beautiful and relaxing. I highly suggest to take it!!

Camino de Sant…

One of the best albergue to stay. Elena and her husband makes your day! Clean, very nice beds with linnen. Delicious food and wine. Nice showers. Call her in advance to check if there are places left for the night as she plans to reduce bed places. A bit of the toad, but it is worth it!

Camino de Sant…

The mountain route is not maintained and poorly marked. The shells point in weird directions, there’s tons of grass and plant overgrowth on the trail. We felt like the only people to do it in months. We made the mistake to go in the rain and had to bail part way through. Don’t do it!!!! (Unless it’s sunny and you are prepared to check the map constantly). The Ballota Route (after Ballota, the part we walked) was really pleasant with hidden beaches.

Camino de Sant…

So nice to be able to get off the road and in to slightly challenging terrain. The way marks are fewer and there is NO fountain or supplies so pack well. If you are reading this , you have the app . I checked it pretty regularly and really enjoyed this stage.

Camino de Sant…

One of the best albergue to stay. Elena and her husband makes your day! Clean, very nice beds with linnen. Delicious food and wine. Nice showers. Call her in advance to check if there are places left for the night as she plans to reduce bed places. A bit of the toad, but it is worth it!

Camino de Sant…

It’s not on the list, but it’s a brand new Albergue. Elena made us feel right at home. Delicious lentil soup and salad and wine for dinner. Really welcoming. Definitely recommend!!