Camino de San Salvador
120,1 km – 5 stages
The Camino de San Salvador starts in León (birthplace of the father of Luisa) and passing through La Robla, Poladura de la Tercia, Pajares, and Pola de Lena, you will arrive in Oviedo – where you can opt to continue to Santiago via The Primitive Way. An old Spanish saying describes the importance of this Camino: “Quien va a Santiago y no va al Salvador, honra al criado y deja al Señor”: “He who visits Santiago and not Salvador, honors the servant and ignores the Lord”.
Avoid hiking the Camino de San Salvador in winter unless you are a mountain expert.
Train well, carry enough water and food with you on the Camino de San Salvador!
The Camino de San Salvador is relatively short compared to other Camino routes. Take it slow but train well!
What to see on the Camino de San Salvador?
1. Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo
This is the final stop of the route and an important pilgrimage site. The cathedral houses the Holy Chamber (Cámara Santa), which holds precious Christian relics.
2. Stunning Mountain Landscapes
The route winds through the Cantabrian Mountains, offering breathtaking views and peaceful nature. The climb to Puerto de Pajares is particularly spectacular.
3. Historic Villages and Churches
You’ll pass through medieval villages like Pola de Gordón and Campomanes, where you can admire ancient churches and traditional Spanish architecture.
Stage 1
Km 0: León (All services) Book your accommodation here
Km 8,5: Carbajal de la Legua (Bar, restaurant, shop, pharmacy)
Km 18,3: Cabanillas (Albergue de peregrinos de Cabanillas, Donativo)
Km 20,5: La Seca: (Bar, shop)
Km 22,6: Cascantes (Bar)
Km 27,3: La Robla (All services, trainstation)
Stage 2
Km 0: La Robla (All services, Train station)
Km 2,1: Puente de Alba
Km 3,3: Peredilla
Km 4,7: Ermita del Buen Suceso (Bar, Restaurant)
Km 5,3: Nocedo de Gordón
Km 9,3: La Pola de Gordón (All services, Train station)
Km 10,9: Beberino
Km 14,9: Buiza (Bar, Albergue)
Stage 3
Km 0: Buiza (Albergue, Bar)
Km 3,1: Alto Forcadas de San Antón (1462 m)
Km 4,5: option: direction change via Rodiezmo (2,6 km, bar, shop)
Km 8,7: Poladura de la Tercia (Albergue, Bar, Restaurant)
Km 12: Collado del Canto de la Tusa (1568 m)
Km 16,4: Arbás del Puerto
Km 17,6: Puerto de Pajares (1378 m) – Bar
Km 18,8: splits for option to San Miguel del Río (km 23,2)
Km 22,6: Pajares (Albergue, Pensions, Apartments, Bar, Restaurant, Shop)
Stage 4
Km 0: Pajares (Albergue, Pensions, Apartments, Bar, Restaurant, Shop)
Km 1,6: San Miguel del Río
Km 5,1: Llanos de Somerón
Km 9,3: Puente de los Fierros (Train station)
Km 10,1: Fresnedo
Km 15: Herías (close to Camino is La Frecha with a train station)
At 1,5 km from the Camino: Bendueños (Albergue de peregrinos Santuario de Bendueños, Donativo)
Km 16,8: Campomanes (All services, Pensions, Hotel, Train station)
At 0.8 km from Camino: Palacio (Hotel Santa Cristina)
Km 19,5: Iglesia de Santa Cristina de Lena (church)
At 0.7 km from Camino: Columbiello (Albergue de Columbiello)
Km 23,9: Pola de Lena (All services, Albergue, Hotels, Apartments, Bus station, Train station)
Stage 5
Km 0: Pola de Lena (All services, Albergue, Hotels, Apartments, Bus station, Train station)
Km 3,2: Villallana (Bar, Restaurant, Shop, Train station)
Km 7: Ujo (Bar, Restaurant, Shop, Pharmacy, Train station)
Km 13,5: Mieres del Camino (All services, Bus station, Train station)
Km 19,8: El Padrún (Bar)
Km 22,6: Olloniego (Bar, Restaurant, Shop, Pharmacy, Train station)
Km 31,4: Oviedo (All services, Albergues, Hostals, Hotels, Train station, Bus station, Airport)
