The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
From San Vicente de la Barquera on the Camino del Norte to the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana near Potes, a pilgrimage of its own that does not lead to Santiago.
Stages
A suggested split into 3 days of about 22 km (14 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 San Vicente de la Barquera to Cades 26 km · 26 km from the start
- Day 2 Cades to Cicera 15.8 km · 42 km from the start
- Day 3 Cicera to Congarna 25 km · 66 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria. 43.38322, -4.40077
Finish: near Congarna, Cantabria. 43.14997, -4.65452
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Cades, Cantabria · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Cicera, Cantabria · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Congarna, Cantabria · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
