Vía de la Plata from Xunqueira de Ambía: 4 days by bike, shorter stages
- km in total133 km
- days4
- →Santiago de Compostela
A 4-day itinerary on the Vía de la Plata from Xunqueira de Ambía to Santiago de Compostela: 133 km by bike, shorter stages, with a map of every stage and every arrival town.
Approximate distances, from our stages and the OpenStreetMap trail.
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Day 1 Xunqueira de Ambía → Ourense 22.0 km · +120 m / -540 m
Today’s stage takes you through a mix of tranquil countryside and charming villages, with a total distance of 22 km. The route is mostly downhill, making it a relatively easy trek with a few gentle climbs. A practical tip is to fill your water bottles in the villages along the way, as services can be sparse.
Did you know that Ourense is famous for its thermal springs? The city boasts numerous hot springs, some of which have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic properties.
Map of Ourense: sleep, eat, pharmacy → Places to stay in Ourense →
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Day 2 Ourense → A Laxe 50.5 km · +800 m / -530 m
Map of A Laxe: sleep, eat, pharmacy → Places to stay in A Laxe →
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Day 3 A Laxe → Ponte Ulla 44.0 km · +450 m / -690 m
Map of Ponte Ulla: sleep, eat, pharmacy → Places to stay in Ponte Ulla →
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Day 4 Ponte Ulla → Santiago de Compostela 16.5 km · +220 m / -120 m
Map of Santiago de Compostela: sleep, eat, pharmacy → Places to stay in Santiago de Compostela →
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