Camino Primitivo Stage 1-1

The Primitive Route enters Galicia via the mountain pass at O Acevo (1,030 m). It is a lovely spot covered in snow during the harsh seasons and lush vegetation with sharp contrasts during the milder months. From here it is 171 km to Santiago. Fonfría and its freshwater spring are our first destination. This was home to a major pilgrim hospital located on land held by San Xoán de Paradanova, which was still operating at the start of the 20th century. We pass through Barbeitos and then Paradanova, where there are two alternatives: one running through San Xoán de Padrón and the other via A Proba de Burón. In Paradanova, next to the Santa Cruz chapel, the Jacobean route divides into two routes. One heads north, along the original route that goes to the Burón valley, and one heads straight, going up towards the municipal capital of A Fonsagrada. [Stage details] Start: Alto do Acevo · End: Paradavella 25.7 km · about 5h 10min · difficulty low