At Ganja de Moreruela the path branches off: the Via de la Plata leads via Astorga to the Camino Frances, while the Camino Sanabres is the southern route to the west.
The path offers a change of scenery, shows the effects of the forest fires and leads to Santa Marta de Tera with its remarkable church and modern hostel.
La Via de la Plata – And once again Lord of the Rings
At today's destination Granja de Moreruela the path splits. The historic Roman route continues north to Astorga, where the via then joins the Camino Frances. From now on the path to the west is called Camino de Sanabrés.