For anyone, of any age and background, who holds the Pilgrim Credential and/or the Mìnera Card of the Santa Barbara Mining Trail and intends to walk the trail on foot.
To participate, you must have the Pilgrim Credential (the walker’s passport) and/or the Mìnera Card (available from February 2026), issued by the Foundation at a cost of €10. Once you have the credential/card, you can choose one of the itineraries on the initiative page and request the vouchers for the selected itinerary. You will receive the requested vouchers (up to three), which entitle you to stay at no additional cost at the partner accommodations participating in the initiative (as indicated in the details of the chosen itinerary).
No. You must request new vouchers linked to the new “Leg’s go 10” initiative.
No. The offer is not valid for organized hiking proposals by guides and tour operators.
You can use a maximum of three vouchers, by choosing one of the itineraries offered on the initiative page (for one, two, or three nights).
On our website, in the “Leg’s go 10” section, within each proposal, you can consult the list of partner accommodations participating in the initiative.
The Santa Barbara Mining Trail is demanding, so please carefully consider whether it is suitable for children. In any case, at the Foundation’s Posadas, children under 5 stay for free. For private accommodations, we recommend checking in advance, as conditions may differ.
No. Vouchers for the two- or three-night offers must be used consecutively.
No. Remember vouchers can be used only in these periods: 10/02/2026–10/06/2026 and 10/09/2026–10/12/2026 and will be not valid 5 and 6 april, 26 and 26 april, 30 april and 1 may.
No. Throughout the promotion, you can join only one itinerary option (one, two, or three nights). Additional overnight stays can be booked at the agreed partner rate.
Yes.
At the moment, dogs are not allowed in the Trail’s Posadas. For private accommodations, you must check in advance.
No. Before making your donation/purchase, remember to check availability for the stages you intend to walk by contacting the accommodation managers directly. Once you book using our vouchers, you will no longer be able to change your reservation.
It’s always best to book well in advance to secure a place. Remember that once the booking is made, it cannot be refunded or modified.
They are accommodation facilities (B&Bs, hostels, holiday homes, hotels, agritourisms, guesthouses, etc.) that have signed an agreement with the Santa Barbara Mining Trail Foundation. Please note that in some accommodations you may sleep in shared dormitories with other hikers and bathrooms are often shared. Check all details carefully by contacting the accommodation directly.
On the page for each proposed itinerary, you will find the list of accommodations that have joined “Leg’s go 10.” Please note that these facilities may offer shared dormitories and shared bathrooms.
They are accommodations managed directly by the Santa Barbara Mining Trail Foundation. All Posadas participate in “LEG’S GO 10,” which includes a basic breakfast and linen. Please note that you may sleep in shared dormitories and bathrooms are often shared. For full details, contact the CMSB Foundation offices.
All of the Foundation’s Posadas take part in this promotion.
The trail is 550 km long and is divided into 30 stages, with an average of 16 km per stage. The stages are planned to reach places that offer accommodation and to leave time to visit points of interest.
The trail can be walked independently, it is waymarked, and on this website you can find all the tracks available for download.
A free app is also available: “Cammino di Santa Barbara” for Android and iOS, which can guide you along the trail.
If you prefer, you can find a list of certified hiking guides on this page.
To start walking the trail, you must request the credential through our website or directly at our office. The credential costs €5 (€10 from 1st february 2026) and, in addition to collecting stamps at each stage, it entitles you to discounts along the trail (for example, stays at our facilities and partner accommodations at reduced rates) and to telephone assistance from the Foundation.
On our website you’ll find a list of accommodations arranged by stage. Some are managed by the CMSB Foundation and listed as “Posada,” accessible only to pilgrims with a credential; some are partnered with us and offer a reduced price for credential holders; and there are also private accommodations such as B&Bs, hotels, etc. Please note you may sleep in shared dormitories and bathrooms are often shared.
They are accommodations managed directly by the Santa Barbara Mining Trail Foundation. You can stay there (with prior booking) for €25 per person (if not participating in “Leg’s go 10”) and you will have a basic breakfast included, plus bed linen and towels. Please note that you may sleep in shared dormitories and bathrooms are often shared. Check all details by contacting the CMSB Foundation offices.
For any further information, please contact us.
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