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The ground behind you: what the walk into Ruitelán crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Ruitelán
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Herrerías | 1.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| La Faba | 4.9 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Laguna de Castilla | 7.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| O Cebreiro | 9.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to O Cebreiro |
| Linares | 12.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Linares |
| Hospital de la Condesa | 15.1 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Ruitelán to Hospital de la Condesa |
| Alto do Poio | 18.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Alto do Poio |
| Fonfría | 21.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Fonfría |
| Biduedo | 23.9 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Biduedo |
| Filloval | 26.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Filloval |
| Triacastela | 30.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Ruitelán to Triacastela |
| A Balsa | 32.6 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| San Cristovo do Real | 34.2 | ✓ Yes | — No |
A tiny hamlet between Vega de Valcarce and Las Herrerías. A small albergue has operated here intermittently. The valley continues to narrow.
A Benedictine monastery once operated here, providing hospitality to pilgrims preparing for the mountain crossing. Nothing visible remains.
27. September 2026 - 13:03
Great place before hard walk up to o cebreiba hasgluten free and oat milk speaks good English aswell . Doesn’t have beds yet. Really helpful and cool place😊
21. June 2025 - 16:56
Booked ahead for a place - no walk ins. Room small but enough for an afternoon sleep. Shared bathroom. No need to hunt and gather, dinner included a rare treat along the path. A chance to soak our feet in the river only a stone’s throw away.
18. April 2025 - 21:34
I was the only guest. Why? The food was good and plentiful. The place is nice? The hosts friendly and welcoming.
A good place to rest before the ascent tomorrow.
16. December 2024 - 21:07
I concur with the other reviewers that this is a wonderful place to stay. Congenial, wonderful food, great hosts- what more can I say. They treat you well and given that your €25 gets you a comfortable bed, a huge home cooked dinner and a decent breakfast to prepare you for the day’s climb why wouldn’t you stay here!
12. September 2024 - 21:10
Luis is a wonderful host and Carlos is an amazing cook. Old home charm and fabulous meals. No frills, just the genuine experience one hopes for on their Camino.
4. June 2024 - 21:34
A great albergue, fabulous home made dinner, one of the best we’ve had. Very relaxing afternoon, feel ready for the climb tomorrow. Highly recommended.
10. June 2023 - 12:36
Just a great place with a lot of soul, great food & even gluten-free options ❤️ And good taste for music as well ✨
18. May 2022 - 14:29
A wonderful stop along the way.A lovely courtyard with flowers and shade to sit a while. Cool drinks and special tea, followed by amazing homemade soup!
A delightful couple with a charming cafe! 😍
21. April 2022 - 18:09
Café Omega is a wonderful stop. Beautifully prepared vegetarian soup. The owner and his friend have come from Hungary, purchasing the bar from retired locals. Everything about the place is lovely. They hope to expand into a small albergue as well
3. April 2019 - 21:21
The best food and hospitality and the music makes you feel like your at the high end restaurant! Fantastico!
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
