Statue of a pilgrim
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sassainfl
N 42° 53.240 W 008° 29.876
29T E 540997 N 4748426
Monte de Gozo location outside Santiago de Compostela on the Camino de Santiago.
Waymark Code: WM9Q7N
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 09/18/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member StagsRoar
Views: 14

Monte de Gozo is the last hill to climb on the Camino de Santiago. In medieval times, the pilgrims were able to see the city and the steeples of the cathedral they were trying to reach. You can no longer see the cathedral from this point but you can stop and rest, perhaps get a room, or leave your horse if you are doing the Camino on horseback since horses are no longer allowed in the city and the riders have to do the last 4 Kms on foot to finish their pilgrimage.
Nice simple hotel, hostal, stables, restaurant, shops etc. make the stay at this location enjoyable. The statue stands in the middle of the complex.
Recommended number of days to complete: 30.00

Distance in miles or kilometres: 650 miles

Shelters?: Yes

Designated campsites?: Yes

Number of designated campsites: 1

Permit Required?: No

Best Season to Hike?: year round but it gets crowded in the summer and on holy years

Overnight parking fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Permit Fees?: 1.00 (listed in local currency)

Overnight parking coordinates: N 42° 53.240 W 008° 29.876

Intermediate Trailhead 2: N 42° 42.932 W 007° 02.082

Intermediate Trailhead 3: N 42° 42.384 W 007° 01.930

Intermediate Trailhead 4: N 42° 36.091 W 005° 34.911

Intermediate Trailhead 5: N 42° 47.296 W 001° 40.612

Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed

Trail Website: Not listed

Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed

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