Which are the hardest stages of the English Way?

In all the routes and stages of the Camino de Santiago there is a lot of beauty, nature and heritage. Of course, all this, among dozens of kilometres, with sections and stages easier to walk and others more complicated. The latter are characterized, above all, by having large slopes and sometimes accumulate many kilometres of ascent.

Here we want to inform you of the stages and climbs most commented by their physical demand of the English Way. Some of them, for many, are part of the hardest stages of the Camino de Santiago.

• Pontedeume – Betanzos
  This stage, although shorter in distance, includes several stretches of ups and downs that make it one of the hardest of the English Way. The steep slopes, especially when leaving Pontedeume and approaching Betanzos, require considerable effort. The mountainous terrain and constant elevation changes make this stage physically demanding, but also very rewarding in terms of views and scenery.
• Betanzos – Hospital de Bruma
  Considered by many pilgrims to be the toughest stage of the English Way, this section combines considerable distance with terrain that includes several long and steep slopes. Along the way, you will pass through rural areas with few services, which adds an additional challenge in terms of preparation and provisioning. The ascent to the Alto de Vizo is one of the most demanding points of this stage, testing the walkers’ endurance.