Camino de Santiago
Primitivo Route
The Camino is more than a hike, it’s a pilgrimage. On August 24th I started walking the Primitivo, the hardest and oldest route, stretching 321 km from Oviedo to Santiago in 11 days. This guide combines my personal experience with practical tips so you can prepare for your own Camino.
- Spain
- 14 Days
- Moderate
- May to September
This wasn’t just a trek; it was a pilgrimage. Long, quiet days through green mountains, reflecting on the climbs, and simple kindness of other pilgrims I met along the way. I’m sharing my actual stages, distances, and hard-earned tips so you can prepare well, and hopefully have your own journey filled Camino.
Primitivo Route: My Itinerary
11 Days • 321 km • 9,000 m elevation gain
This route usually takes about 14 days. I pushed harder on a few stages, walking 40 km some days and even 50 km one day, which can be challenging. I recommend using my guide as a reference but ultimately finding your own pace and enjoying the journey. There are plenty of villages and towns along the way where you can stop if you don’t feel up to pushing the kilometers.
This guide is based on the exact route I walked, stages, distances, and conditions included.
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