Pola de Allande → La Mesa

The flagship stage of the Primitive Way. You climb to the mythical Puerto del Palo and then to Lago de La Cueva, a wild natural beauty spot. The path winds along ridges with views of deep valleys and endless mountains. You cross Berducedo, a tiny hamlet with a hostel. La Mesa is a small settlement at altitude with spectacular views. A long and very demanding stage, but the most memorable of the Primitivo.