The “winter way” (Camino de Invierno in Spanish) is a variant of the French way that pilgrims used to avoid the summit of O Cebreiro, which in winter is covered in snow and, together with the Sanabrese variant of the Via de la Plata, is the only uncrowded alternative to reach Santiago, even in popular months such as July and August.
In this video we will talk in detail about the route itself; its infrastructure; its landscapes; our experience of having done it in summer and our recommendations for those who want to do it in the future.
This video is dedicated to “Roger”, hospitalero of Ponferrada and bible of the Winter Way.