Fuenterroble de Salvatierra to San Pedro de Rozados
A long, solitary stage with no intermediate villages, dominated by the Pico de la Dueña and its Cross of Santiago, the highest point on the entire Vía de la Plata.
Best season: Spring and autumn; with no shelter anywhere on the stage, it's best to avoid summer during midday hours
Map
- Fuenterroble de Salvatierra
- San Pedro de Rozados
FEAACS track published by IGN. Follow current trail signs.
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From Fuenterroble de Salvatierra to San Pedro de Rozados is 27.9 km along the Vía de la Plata. It's stage 18, with 383 m of ascent and 367 m of descent, completed in about 7 h. Difficulty: Moderate.
The highest point on the entire Vía de la Plata
This is a long, solitary stage, with no intermediate villages or services along the entire route, that can be divided into three parts: a long, comfortable approach to the Pico de la Dueña, the ascent and descent of that mountain, and finally a flat, somewhat monotonous stretch alongside a local road.
The undoubted star of the day is the Pico de la Dueña, crowned by a Cross of Santiago, at just over 1,100 meters above sea level. It's the highest summit since Seville and, in fact, the highest point on the entire Vía de la Plata, at 1,170 meters.
There's a little-used variant that passes through Pedrosillo de los Aires and shortens the route by 2.3 km; the fork is signposted, and Pedrosillo has services and a pilgrim hostel. Since there are no services on the main route, it's essential to plan your water and food carefully before setting out.
What the terrain is like, section by section
Terrain
A long, comfortable approach, the ascent and descent of the Pico de la Dueña (1,170 m), and a flat final stretch alongside a road.
Landscape
From the Pico de la Dueña, the highest point on the entire route, the views take in much of the Salamanca plateau.
Path type
Dirt tracks for most of the route, with a final stretch alongside a local road.
Villages
No intermediate settlements on the main route; the variant through Pedrosillo de los Aires does have services.
Water points
None on the main route: leave Fuenterroble with an adequate supply.
Shade
Scarce throughout the stage, especially near the Pico de la Dueña.
Traffic
Very low, except on the final stretch alongside the local road.
Key fact
It's a long stage with no services: planning water and food is essential, and there's no shelter from the sun anywhere along the route.
Staying in San Pedro de Rozados
San Pedro de Rozados has a limited offering, tied to the village's own management.
Albergue Mari Carmen
12 beds, booking required 24-48h in advance, March-October. The same manager runs the bar-restaurant and the Hotel Rural VII Carreras.
Hotel Rural VII Carreras
Run by the same family as the Mari Carmen hostel. Book through the village bar-restaurant.
Eating in San Pedro de Rozados
The village bar-restaurant, linked to the hostel and the rural hotel, is the local dining reference.
Village bar-restaurant
Simple Castilian cuisine, run by the same family that offers lodging in the village.
Historic stops on this stage
Pico de la Dueña and its Cross of Santiago
At 1,170 meters of altitude, it's the highest point on the entire Vía de la Plata from Seville, crowned by a Jacobean cross.
Pace your effort and your water well: it's a long, solitary stage, but the reward of cresting the highest point on the entire route, with views over the Salamanca plateau, is worth it.
How to get there and back
If you're starting here: Fuenterroble de Salvatierra has no transport of its own; the most practical option is to approach from Salamanca.
If you need to return from San Pedro de Rozados: the most practical option is to continue on to Salamanca, with full transport connections.
What you should know before this stage
Carry enough water and food
There's no service on the main route between Fuenterroble and San Pedro de Rozados.
Avoid the middle of the day in summer
There's no shelter from the sun throughout the stage, especially demanding near the Pico de la Dueña.
Consider the variant through Pedrosillo de los Aires
It shortens the route by 2.3 km and offers services and a hostel if you prefer a route with more support.
Don't ruin this stage
Setting out without water reserves
It's one of the most solitary stages on the entire Vía de la Plata, with no service on the main route.
Not booking ahead in San Pedro de Rozados
The Albergue Mari Carmen requires 24-48h advance booking; don't leave this for the last minute.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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Everything you want to know before this stage
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Ideas for after you finish the Camino
A café waiting for you in Santiago
You still have many kilometres ahead, but once you finish the Camino in Santiago, Bonsai Café is a great spot for breakfast: right in the city centre, with Berraco by Bou specialty coffee and weekend brunch.
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