Camino Primitivo Carte _verified_ Jun 2026
On historical maps, this route connects the capital of the Asturian Kingdom (Oviedo) to Santiago. King Alfonso II of Asturias walked this path in the 9th century to visit the newly discovered tomb of St. James, making it the "Original" or "Primitive" way.
The (The Original Way) is the oldest pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, starting in Oviedo and crossing the rugged interior of Asturias before joining the Camino Francés in Melide. camino primitivo carte