Camino Finisterre and Muxía: Full Route Breakdown & Day-by-Day Stages

Here’s a detailed summary of my Camino Finisterre and Camino Muxía route, with the actual walking distances, elevation gain, terrain difficulty, and nightly stays. This path feels different from the main Camino routes—quieter, greener, and more reflective—and this overview helps show how each stage unfolds. If you’re planning to continue on to the “end of the world,” this breakdown gives you a quick sense of what to expect each day.

For details on packing and general planning, see the packing list and guide or see the Accommodation & Expenses Report here.

Interested in doing both the Camino and Kumano Kodo? Check out my Dual Pilgrim Program Blog Post.

Day 1 — Santiago de Compostela → Negreira

Distance: 22.26 km

Elevation gain: 512 m

Duration: 4 hr 24 min (4 hr 53 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Albergue San José

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Day 2 — Negreira → Lago

Distance: 28.34 km

Elevation gain: 651 m

Duration: 5 hr 40 min (6 hr 20 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Challenging

Accommodation: Albergue Monte Aro

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Day 3 — Lago → Cee

Distance: 25.88 km

Elevation gain: 340 m

Duration: 4 hr 57 min (5 hr 40 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Albergue “A Casa da Fonte”

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Day 4 — Cee → Finisterre

Distance: 15.58 km

Elevation gain: 405 m

Duration: 3 hr 4 min (3 hr 28 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Accommodation: Thostel Albergue

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Camino Muxía — Dumbría → Muxía

Distance: 22.74 km

Elevation gain: 434 m

Duration: 4 hr 15 min (5 hr 4 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Albergue Bela Muxía

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