Camino del Norte · Stage 20 of 36
Stage 20: Villaviciosa to Gijón
- From
- Villaviciosa
- To
- Gijón
- Distance
- 29.8 km
- Climb
- ↑ 655 m
- Descent
- ↓ 654 m
- Difficulty
- Hard
Two climbs and the fork where the Camino Primitivo begins, then down to Gijón.
Practical tips
Climbs to the Alto de la Cruz (340 m gain) and the gentler Collado del Infanzón. The approach to Gijón is poorly signed; the Peñafrancia green path is an alternative.
Along the way
Casquita fork
Here the Camino splits: straight on to Gijón on the Norte, or left to Oviedo to join the Camino Primitivo.
More photos of Casquita fork →
Gijón
The old fishermen's quarter of Cimadevilla sits on a headland crowned by Eduardo Chillida's sculpture Elogio del Horizonte.
More photos of Gijón →Where to sleep in Gijón
- Residencia Universitaria CimadevillaPublic
- Gijón Surf HostelPrivate
Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.