Astorga to Foncebadon

From Astorga To Foncebadón

Origin

Astorga

Destination

Foncebadón

Distance

25.80 km

Duration

6.00 horas

Difficulty

Alta

Ascent

560 m

Stage Description

Leaving Astorga, this 25.8 km stage marks the beginning of the ascent to the León Mountains, a drastic change in landscape and a new challenge for the pilgrim. The path enters the Maragatería region, famous for its stone villages and traditional architecture, such as Castrillo de los Polvazares (although it requires a small detour). The route is a continuous but generally gentle ascent, passing through villages like Murias de Rechivaldo, Santa Catalina de Somoza, and Rabanal del Camino, the latter an important Jacobean enclave with great hospitality traditions. The stage ends in the village of Foncebadón, recovered from abandonment thanks to the Camino, a mystical and rest place at 1,430 meters altitude, just before the Iron Cross.

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