Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Start point

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8.76 km

Ruins of the Fonfaraón Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

This is probably the best preserved hospital on the alternative route of the Camino Primitivo. It is located at an altitude of 1,190 meters, at the foot of the 1,292-meter …

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11.0 km

Ruins of Paradiella Hospital

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If you are doing the Camino Primitivo, this is the first of the three hospitals that you will see on this alternative itinerary. Although very little remains of this ancient building, part of the structure can still be seen.

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13.7 km

Spring at the Start of the Route of the Hospitals

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Fresh and rich spring source at the beginning of the Hospitals stage, you have to lean out to see the stream because being high up you can't see it and …

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20.0 km

Hermitage of La Magdalena

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Small chapel on the wayside of the Camino Primitivo

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28.6 km

Alto de Porciles o San Roque

Mountain Pass

31.6 km

Alto de Lavadoira

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This is a well known local road port for local cyclists. If you are following the Camino Primitivo, you will be happy to know that from here you have a good descent towards Pola de Allande.

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47.0 km

El Palu

Mountain Pass

48.5 km

Puerto del Palo Viewpoint

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Halfway down we find this viewpoint in which the concrete structure makes the framing of the landscape stand out even more. worth the stop

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72.7 km

Boca de la Ballena Viewpoint (Salime Dam Viewpoint)

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This viewpoint is located at the foot of the road, making it very easy to access. It has a corridor carved into the rock that leads to a platform with views of the Salime reservoir. The views are exceptional.

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77.2 km

Beautiful views over the reservoir

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From here you have spectacular views over the Navia river reservoir. If you are walking the Camino Primitivo you will find yourself on the climb you just made from the dam. Enjoy the views!

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103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

23.7 km

12.8 km

1.11 km

130 m

Surfaces

84.8 km

13.0 km

5.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 2 May

13°C

7°C

72 %

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Ruins of the Fonfaraón Hospital

Ruins of Paradiella Hospital

Spring at the Start of the Route of the Hospitals

Hermitage of La Magdalena

Alto de Lavadoira

Puerto del Palo Viewpoint

Boca de la Ballena Viewpoint (Salime Dam Viewpoint)

Beautiful views over the reservoir

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