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El Camino Primitivo - from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
Association / Club / Walk leader
192.47 mi
+25,814 ft
-25,751 ft
14 days
Moderate
Departure from Oviedo (Asturias)
The Camino Primitivo is the Camino de Santiago that goes from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela through the regions of Asturias and Galicia. It owes its origin to the pilgrimage of King Alfonso II of Asturias in the 9th century, the first of the routes to Santiago de Compostela (hence the name "Primitivo"). Other routes have developed over the centuries but this one holds a certain timeless magic.
First Stage Camino Primitivo - Oviedo to Grado
15.44 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,893 ft
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Oviedo (Asturias)
Apart from the section going out from Oviedo, the route for the most part goes along paths and roads that lead through pleasant rural scenery, with frequent ups and downs, tracks through woods, meadows and small villages.
Second Stage Camino Primitivo - Grado to Salas
13.95 mi
+2,129 ft
-1,526 ft
8h 15
Moderate
Departure from Grau / Grado (Asturias)
This stage follows the motorway and a couple of rivers. There's plenty rural scenery, some ups and downs, tracks through woods, small villages, past ancient monasteries and plenty of hórreos.
Third Stage Camino Primitivo - Salas to Tineo
12.24 mi
+2,605 ft
-1,207 ft
7h 55
Moderate
Departure from Salas (Asturias)
This stage is a bit shorter than the two previous stages and only has a gentle climb at the start. At the beginning, the route follows the river Nonaya and borders the Sierra de Bodenaya. After crossing the river Casandrasín, our journey takes us along the valley with the Sierra de Tineo up to our right. Plenty to see and a few villages to explore, just hope the rain stays off.