Finca Anduriñas
Camino de Invierno · Winter WayThe Winter Way
through A Estrada
The route born to dodge the snows of O Cebreiro. It follows the river Sil through the Ribeira Sacra, is the only Camino to cross all four Galician provinces and, on its final stretch, passes Km 24.448 — Finca Anduriñas.
The most
Galician Camino
Less crowded, deeply rural, with a landscape that changes at every valley.
The Winter Way begins in Ponferrada, where it splits from the French Way to avoid the climb to O Cebreiro and the Montes de León, impassable in snow for centuries. Instead of the mountains, pilgrims followed the course of the river Sil.
It is one of the least crowded routes into Galicia and the only one to cross its four provinces: the vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra, Monforte de Lemos and the Deza, before joining the Sanabrés Way near Lalín. From there, a shared path to Km 24.448 and Santiago.
From Ponferrada
to Santiago
The main landmarks of the route, from El Bierzo to the Obradoiro, passing Anduriñas.
In El Bierzo, where the Winter Way leaves the French Way to avoid the mountains.
The Sil sets the course between the Roman mines of Las Médulas and the vineyards of O Barco de Valdeorras.
Canyons of the Sil, monasteries and terraced vineyards to Monforte de Lemos.
Crossing into Pontevedra through the Deza; from here begin the last 100 km to Santiago.
The Winter Way joins the Sanabrés Way. From here, a shared path towards Santiago.
Finca Anduriñas: a donation-based rest stop, wax stamp and coffee before Santiago.
The goal: the Praza do Obradoiro and the Pilgrim's Office.
Anduriñas on the
final stretch
When the Winter Way already shares its path with the Sanabrés, a day from Santiago.
After joining at Lalín, the way descends through the Deza towards the valley of the Ulla. At Camino Real, A Estrada, at Km 24.448 (about 24 km from Santiago), stands Finca Anduriñas: a stop, not a hostel.
Here you will find a handmade wax stamp for your credential, coffee, homemade lemonade, Galician food and a place to rest. All by donation.
The Winter Way in brief
Does the Winter Way pass through A Estrada?
On its final stretch the Winter Way joins the Sanabrés Way in the Deza and shares the approach to Santiago. Finca Anduriñas lies on that shared stretch, at Camino Real, A Estrada, Km 24.448 — about 24 km from Santiago.
Why is it called the Winter Way?
It was born as a medieval alternative to avoid the snow and ice of O Cebreiro and the Montes de León in winter. Instead of the mountains, pilgrims followed the lower valley of the river Sil.
How many Galician provinces does it cross?
It is the only Jacobean route to cross all four provinces of Galicia: Ourense along the Sil, Lugo through the Ribeira Sacra and Monforte, Pontevedra in the Deza, and A Coruña at Santiago.
Where does it join the Sanabrés Way?
Near Lalín (A Laxe), in Pontevedra. From there both Caminos share the path to Santiago, through Bandeira, Ponte Ulla and Km 24.448 in A Estrada.
Can I get my credential stamped near Santiago on this route?
Yes. At Km 24.448, Finca Anduriñas stamps your credential with a unique artisan wax seal, plus coffee, Galician food and a place to rest, all by donation. Usually open 11:00–15:00.
How many km of the Winter Way count towards the Compostela?
You must walk at least the last 100 km to Santiago. On the Winter Way that stretch starts roughly around Chantada–Rodeiro.
When you pass by
don't forget to stop
Finca Anduriñas, a rest area for pilgrims in A Estrada, Pontevedra. Drinks, Galician food and a wax stamp for your credential.