Your progress on the Camino del Norte
Stage 17 of 32 · Llanes → Ribadesella · ~7 h 46 min walking
407 km / 103 h 53 min done · 359 km / 89 h 29 min to go
- 1↑ 700 m~6 h 30 minChallenging
- 2↑ 580 m~5 h 51 minChallenging
- 3↑ 750 m~6 h 8 minChallenging
- 4↑ 880 m~6 h 48 minChallenging
- 5↑ 750 m~6 h 48 minModerate
- 6↑ 670 m~5 h 47 minModerate
- 7↑ 240 m~2 h 51 minEasy
- 8↑ 100 m~4 h 23 minEasy
- 9↑ 540 m~6 h 54 minModerate
- 10↑ 500 m~7 h 3 minModerate
- 11↑ 350 m~6 h 48 minModerate
- 12↑ 130 m~3 h 20 minEasy
- 13↑ 320 m~8 h 45 minChallenging
- 14↑ 320 m~5 h 25 minModerate
- 15↑ 380 m~6 h 51 minModerate
- 16↑ 350 m~5 h 55 minModerate
- 17↑ 530 m~7 h 46 minChallenging
- 18↑ 580 m~8 h 18 minChallenging
- 19↑ 540 m~7 h 34 minChallenging
- 20↑ 240 m~5 h 57 minModerate
- 21↑ 480 m~6 h 8 minModerate
- 22↑ 530 m~4 h 53 minModerate
- 23↑ 280 m~4 h 1 minEasy
- 24↑ 540 m~7 h 34 minChallenging
- 25↑ 230 m~5 h 16 minEasy
- 26↑ 530 m~7 h 20 minModerate
- 27↑ 130 m~2 h 13 minEasy
- 28↑ 690 m~5 h 49 minChallenging
- 29↑ 220 m~4 h 49 minEasy
- 30↑ 130 m~4 h 26 minEasy
- 31↑ 470 m~9 h 54 minChallenging
- 32↑ 240 m~5 h 17 minModerate
Walking times assume a steady ~4.5 km/h pace plus 10 min per 100 m of ascent. They cover moving time only — add breaks, photo stops and coffee.
Highlights
- Playa de Cuevas del Mar
- Hórreos and apple orchards
- Ribadesella — start of the Sella canoe descent
Elevation
530 m of cumulative climb. A detailed elevation profile chart will appear here once the CMS is wired up.
Reading list for this stage
The best posts, sights, food, and tips we have for Llanes → Ribadesella.
Best posts
Churches & sights
Basilica of Santa María
Llanes ↗
Restaurants
El Almacén (cider house)
Llanes ↗Casa Canal
Llanes ↗Sidrería Tinín
Ribadesella ↗La Huertona
Ribadesella ↗
Related reading
Blog posts about this stage
Articles that mention Llanes, Ribadesella, or one of this stage's highlights — pulled from across the site.
Culture
Llanes Travel Guide (Camino del Norte Coastal Gem)
A medieval Asturian fishing town, dramatic cliffs, and one of the best beach detours on the entire Norte.
8 min read
Practical
The Honest Packing List: 7 Things Every Pilgrim Forgets
After three Caminos, here is the gear I would never leave home without — and the things I now refuse to carry.
11 min read
Practical
Best Time of Year to Walk the Camino de Santiago
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, albergue availability, and what to expect when on the Francés, Portugués, and Norte.
8 min read
Practical
How Long Does It Take to Walk the Camino? (Route Breakdown)
Realistic timelines for every major Camino route, with daily distance averages and tips for fitting it into a working life.
7 min read
Practical
What It Costs to Walk the Camino de Santiago (Full Budget Guide)
A real, line-by-line budget for the Camino — from albergue beds to pilgrim menus, gear, transport, and the things that surprise people.
9 min read
Gear
Ultimate Camino Packing List (What I Brought vs What I Needed)
An honest, weighed-out packing list from someone who has walked three Caminos — what made the cut, what got mailed home, and what I'll never carry again.
12 min read
Gear
Best Shoes for Walking the Camino de Santiago (2026 Guide)
Trail runners, hiking shoes, or boots? An honest review of the most common Camino footwear, with picks for wide feet, hot weather, and the rainy Norte.
11 min read
Gear
Backpacking the Camino with No Gear: What I Learned the Hard Way
When my luggage didn't arrive in Bilbao, I started the Camino del Norte with the clothes on my back. Here's what I bought, what I borrowed, and what I'd do differently.
8 min read
Gear
Top 10 Must-Have Items for the Camino (And What to Skip)
The ten things I'd never walk a Camino without — and the popular gear I now leave at home.
7 min read