From A Gudiña to Laza

We leave A Gudiña from the main square and see a milestone that shows us two possibilities: should we go via Verín or Laza? We continue via Laza, whose route runs through the mountains and skirts the Portas reservoir, in addition to shortening our journey by 30 kilometers. We head towards Laza on a local road, ascending, surpassing one thousand meters in altitude. We enter Serra Seca until we reach Campobecerros. Three kilometers later, we find A Venda do Espiño, and another three Venda da Teresa. We continue along a path that leads to a slightly wider trail. We can already see the As Portas reservoir. We cross the train tracks and arrive at Venda da Capela. We pass the small village, descend the slope steeply, and arrive at Campobecerros. At this point, we will find several services to replenish our strength. We leave Campobecerros and take the road towards Portocamba, climbing a stretch that separates the two villages.

We pass Portocamba and continue ascending along the road.

We arrive at the Cruz del Peregrino, in memory of the pilgrims who have passed away on the Camino. We walk following the undulations of the mountains, with wonderful views of the entire valley and the mountains. We reach As Eiras, where we find a rest area, with a fountain, benches, and wooden tables. For an hour, we continue along a local road, descending to the Cereixo river until we reach Laza, concluding our stage.

Things to consider

In this stage, it is also advisable to stock up in A Gudiña before starting to walk, as we will encounter many villages without services on the way to Laza. The stage does not pose additional difficulties for cyclists.

Places of interest

• As Portas reservoir
• Campobecerros
• Church of San Juan de Laza – Laza

Typical dishes

• Lacón with grelos
• Cachucha and Potatoes
• Bica Blanca
• Licor de Xastré