Camino de Santiago day 30, Villafranca to Vega de Valcarce

This was a hard day but very satisfying scenery and overall day. It's a rigorous hike as we take the alternative route out of Villafranca. I think it's probably the original route but there is an easier route along the highway. However and a big however you will be greatly rewarded with expansive views through the rolling country side. There are few pilgrims on this section of the trail.

[@harrykey2448]

I would have been more impressed if you had taken the Dragonte from Villafranca del Bierzo.
Ive taken all three trails and the Dragonte is the real mountain trail.

[@meli66ajg]

Hi guys, what map app are you using? Does it show the Camino and all these small alternate routes you are choosing? Are you more than halfway through now?

[@RayZaplatar]

Combination of Maps Me , Camino Ninja, google maps. We are currently in Santiago for 4 days recovering. Although we decided to go and do the Portuguese way from Porto. The trail is really very well marked by Friends of the Camino. You can almost do it with no other map apps. In the smaller towns WiFi is very spotty so I haven't been able to post much till we arrived in Santiago

[@RayZaplatar]

Oh I just realized it's Melissa G !!