Villafranca del Bierzo

Camino Frances

To end of camino
180.9
Altitudine
519

Valtuille de Arriba

4.40

Villafranca del Bierzo

5.30

Pereje

Services
Bancomat
Yes
Bar
Yes
Fermata dell’autobus
Yes
Negozio di alimentari
Yes
Centro medico
Yes
Farmacia
Yes

Villafranca del Bierzo è una delle città più carine del tratto di cammino attraverso El Bierzo. È piena di strette e intricate stradine che vi sfidano a non perdervi.

Situata lungo i fiumi Burbia e Valcarce, potrebbe risultare difficile farvi strada attraverso di essa e, quale che sia la vostra destinazione, ripide salite sembrano essere inevitabili.

Attenzione

Gli albergues municipal e Ave Fenix si trovano all’inizio del paese. Il secondo è vicino alla Iglesia de Santiago, una delle uniche due chiese lungo il cammino ad avere la propria Porta Santa, per la gioia dei pellegrini che non ce la fanno ad arrivare fino alla cattedrale di Santiago.

Festività

Le Fiestas del Cristo si celebrano il 14 settembre.

Storia

San Francesco D’Assisi passò di qua 800 anni fa e si dice che abbia fondato la Iglesia de San Francisco. Fateci una capatina; funge anche da sala espositiva (inoltre, dal luogo elevato in cui si trova, si gode di un’ottima visuale del tramonto sulla valle).

Durante la guerra d’indipendenza spagnola Villafranca era utilizzata come quartier generale dell’esercito galiziano e venne saccheggiata non una, bensì tre volte dagli inglesi, prima di cadere infine in mano ai francesi. È un miracolo che alcune parti del paese siano rimaste intatte.

Il villafranchino più famoso in tempi recenti è Enrique Gil y Carrasco, autore molto amato e famoso viaggiatore.

Il cammino

Lasciate il paese oltrepassando il ponte sul Río Burbia. Alla fine del ponte, il cammino si divide. La maggior parte dei pellegrini continua lungo la strada che serpeggia per la valle seguendo la vecchia strada nazionale VI all’ombra del suo rimpiazzo, la strada nuova che troneggia sopra di essa. Il cammino in questo tratto è su asfalto, sulla vecchia strada appunto, ed è separato dalla carreggiata da una barriera divisoria. In diversi punti, però, la attraversa: state bene attenti a farlo, poiché pur non essendo una strada molto trafficata, i veicoli sfrecciano ad alta velocità. 

City Map

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

After walking 26 km do you dream about food? I do. That’s when I arrive at Viña Femita. At 2 pm. Juan is the person who host you. He is absolutely nice. Offered me a caña. Super! When I asked for food. He took me to the restaurant. It had a real comfort food. The best I had in 590 km.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Take ruta dragonte for a real challenge with beautiful views and solitude on the otherwise busy Camino trail.

Make sure to download a gps map to aid with the route as way marking is limited

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Maria and het mother are pelgrim angels.
The place is fantastic and they are doing everything they can to make everybody happy and comfortable.

I asked Maria if there might be a shop where they would sell toe socks.

Then a box came along leaving stuff under the counter and I was so lucky to get my toe socks 😀

For the beds, you get cotton sheets and they help you with the laundry.

Thanks to Maria and her family for this wonderful stay.

Don't skip this place 😉

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This albergue is really the best I have been during the camino. No bunkbeds, blankets, great shower, very friendly staff, good food and not expensive (16 euro for a bed, 15 euro dinner).

All Caminos App User (not verified)

By far the best albergue I’ve stayed at. Honestly, better than some of the hostales and pensiones I’ve stayed in as well. Comfortable beds (no bunk beds) all with their own light and outlet, large and clean showers, tasty food. Cannot recommend enough!

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We couldn’t believe we had the address correct when we limped into Villafranca and found ourselves in front of a massive and ornate stone building that looked like a palace. Inside there are painted murals and massive staircases and beautiful stone arches down the wide hallways. A beautiful interior courtyard to relax and enjoy a restful afternoon. Our room was great - twin beds and private bathroom and no more expensive than the usual private pensión or albergue rooms we’ve stayed in.
This was a highlight of the trip for us!

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Modern, new, and amazing views. Worthy of the walk.

Loli and her son are great.

Avda. de Paradaseca, 2

www.hostaltrescampanas.com

+34 670359692

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Maria and her mom. Made me feel at home. The albergue is pretty and cozy
I wish I can stay another day. Villafranca de bierzo is definitely in my list t to do the rest day next time

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Echoing the comments re Viña Femita. Such an excellent Albergue, thought i was in the wrong place for a second. There is also no curfew as long as you come in respectfully to the other guests.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

For some reason Albergue Viña Femita isn’t listed in the app at this time, but it does show up in booking.com. The owner,Juan, is wonderful & makes you feel like family. His mother cooks the meals & the wine is from his father’s vineyard. No bunk beds, clean sheets & blanket on every bed, spacious bathrooms (separate men’s/women’s), plenty of sinks, toilets & showers, good showers with large dry area outside shower door to change in privacy. Washer & dryer available (4 euros each). Good pilgrim meal available also.