Camino del Norte · Stage 28 of 36
Stage 28: Ribadeo to Gondán
- From
- Ribadeo
- To
- Gondán
- Distance
- 20.9 km
- Climb
- ↑ 602 m
- Descent
- ↓ 457 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
The Camino turns inland and climbs into the hills of Galicia.
Practical tips
The climb after A Ponte de Arante gains 260 m in 5 km. Vilamartín Grande's bar closes in winter. Few beds in Gondán: you can continue to Lourenzá.
Along the way

Vilela
A small village with a pilgrim albergue at the start of the inland climb.
More photos of Vilela →
Gondán
A rural hamlet in the hills; Vilanova de Lourenzá is 6.6 km further on.
More photos of Gondán →Where to sleep in Gondán
Few or no pilgrim albergues here; look for guesthouses and hotels below.
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.