St. James Primitive Way, Stage 04: Tineo - Pola de Allande (Camino Primitivo)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 17.68 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,464 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,841 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,989 ft
- TrailRank
- 40
- Min elevation
- 1,768 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- 6 hours 8 minutes
- Time
- 8 hours 37 minutes
- Coordinates
- 4941
- Uploaded
- August 3, 2021
- Recorded
- August 2021
near Tineo, Asturias (España)
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Itinerary description
Today the toughest stage of the Primitivo so far. Toughest because of tiredness, pain in the body, largest distance covered (over 28 km) and steep ascents and descents. However, the fantastic view over the Asturian countryside, hills and mountains compensated for the challenges, at least in the first few hours.
In the morning, the fog surrounded me from time to time, while I was ascending to Obona. Luckily, the path was shaded and I really enjoyed the views and quiet atmosphere. We took a break in Campiello, with a few nice bars versus hostels versus supermarkets. This is mainly meant for the pilgrims who are planning on taking the 'hospitales' detour a few kilometers further down the road, starting in Borres. Since this is a remote route that should only be accessed under good weather conditions, it is adviced to take plenty of food and drinks with you.
We decided already to walk to Pola de Allande. A great route, with some parts along the (quiet) motorway, but mostly over shaded forests paths next to pastures with grazing cattle.
The last few kilometers were really tough for me because of pain in my knee, hopefully, tomorrow's day of rest will help me to recover. This also means that the people that we have been meeting every day since the beginning, we will most likely not see anymore, since they continue tomorrow. This is a pity, because even after just a few days, you start recognizing and encouraging each other. But of course, we'll meet new pilgrims when we start our 5th day again. For now, we take a rest day tomorrow exploring Pola de Allande and surroundings under (predicted) rainy conditions (and do the laundry ;)).
In the morning, the fog surrounded me from time to time, while I was ascending to Obona. Luckily, the path was shaded and I really enjoyed the views and quiet atmosphere. We took a break in Campiello, with a few nice bars versus hostels versus supermarkets. This is mainly meant for the pilgrims who are planning on taking the 'hospitales' detour a few kilometers further down the road, starting in Borres. Since this is a remote route that should only be accessed under good weather conditions, it is adviced to take plenty of food and drinks with you.
We decided already to walk to Pola de Allande. A great route, with some parts along the (quiet) motorway, but mostly over shaded forests paths next to pastures with grazing cattle.
The last few kilometers were really tough for me because of pain in my knee, hopefully, tomorrow's day of rest will help me to recover. This also means that the people that we have been meeting every day since the beginning, we will most likely not see anymore, since they continue tomorrow. This is a pity, because even after just a few days, you start recognizing and encouraging each other. But of course, we'll meet new pilgrims when we start our 5th day again. For now, we take a rest day tomorrow exploring Pola de Allande and surroundings under (predicted) rainy conditions (and do the laundry ;)).
Waypoints
Waypoint
2,149 ft
Panorama
Flora
Summit
Fountain
Intersection
Mountain pass
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