Unknown Camino routes: Lebaniego, Olvidado or Winter Way

Do you know the most unknown routes of the Camino de Santiago? Live a different and adventure-filled experience

If you’re looking for a different Camino de Santiago, less crowded and full of authenticity, there are routes that will surprise you. The Lebaniego Way, the Olvidado Way and the Winter Way are ideal options for those who want to move away from the crowds and experience the Camino in a more solitary and reflective way. Although at caminodesantiagoreservas.com we do not currently offer these routes, we encourage you to learn about them and explore new perspectives of the Camino.

The Lebaniego Way starts in San Vicente de la Barquera and leads to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. This route is ideal for those seeking a mountainous environment and an experience full of tradition and spirituality.

• Distance: about 70 km in Cantabria.
• Highlight: the relic of the Lignum Crucis.

The Olvidado Way crosses the north of Castilla y León following little-known valleys and hills. It is one of the oldest historical routes, today almost deserted of pilgrims.

• Distance: more than 500 km from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo.
• Highlight: charming villages and absolute tranquillity.

The Winter Way begins in Ponferrada and crosses the Sil valley, avoiding the snowy peaks of O Cebreiro. Ideal for those who enjoy river landscapes and vineyards.

• Distance: 260 km to Santiago.
• Highlight: Ribeira Sacra and its spectacular canyons.

These routes are perfect for those seeking silence, nature and a more personal experience. Remember that at caminodesantiagoreservas.com we offer other routes such as the French, Portuguese, Northern and English Ways, with all services organised for you.

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