Going from Sebrayo to Gijón is perhaps the most difficult stage of Camino del Norte. Prepare to walk almost 39 km which will take you about 9 hours. The landscapes are beautiful though and you will pass through enough places, most of them villages or small towns. Villaviciosa will be the biggest town on the way and you’ll pass through it at the beginning of the day.
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