Camino del Norte · Stage 17
Sebrayu to Gijón
Sebrayu to Gijón on the Camino del Norte: 35.9 km, 773 m up and 777 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 35.9
- ascent
- 773 m
- descent
- 777 m
- highest point
- 442 m
- lowest point
- 3 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 76 % asphalt, 17 % track and 7 % footpath.
After Villaviciosa, at Casquita, the Camino Primitivo branches off towards Oviedo. The Norte carries on to Gijón with a long climb to the Alto de La Cruz and a descent into the city through its eastern districts.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Sebrayu | 2 | fountain |
| 6.1 | Villaviciosa | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 8.2 | San Xuan | 1 | bar · fountain |
| 8.8 | La Parra | — | bar · fountain |
| 21.9 | Peón | — | bar · fountain |
| 24.4 | El Curviellu | — | bar |
| 24.9 | Castañera | — | bar |
| 35.9 | Gijón / Xixón | 4 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Sebrayu to Gijón?
About 35.9 km along the Camino, with 773 m of total ascent and 777 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Sebrayu to Gijón stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 9.5 and 11.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Gijón?
There are 4 albergues in Gijón, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.