Headed for Ponferrada

From Foncebadón To Ponferrada

Destination

Ponferrada

Distance

26.80 km

Duration

6.00 horas

Difficulty

Media

Descent

890 m

Stage Description

This 26.8-kilometer stage is one of the most symbolic and spectacular parts of the French Way. It begins with a short ascent from Foncebadón to Iron Cross, the highest point on the Camino (1,500 m), where pilgrims fulfill the tradition of placing a stone brought from their place of origin. After this mystical moment, it passes through the small village of Manjarín. From here, a steep and technically demanding descent of almost 20 kilometers begins, testing the knees and skill of walkers. The mountain landscape gives way to the fertile El Bierzo region. The route passes picturesque villages such as El Acebo and Molinaseca, with its beautiful Roman bridge, before arriving in Ponferrada, capital of Bierzo, dominated by its imposing Templar Castle.

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Accommodations in this Stage

Find the perfect place for your rest in Foncebadón o Ponferrada.

Hostal-Restaurante y tienda El Trasgu de Foncebadón

4.6

Hostal-Restaurante-Tienda El Trasgu de, C. Real, s/n, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

Reserve

Albergue Alea

4.5

C. Teleno, 33, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Albergue Domus Dei Foncebadon

4.5

C. Real, 70, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flue

4.4

C. Obispo Camilo Lorenzo, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Hostal Nirvana

4.4

C. Lago de Carucedo, 12, 24402 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

AC Hotel Ponferrada

4.3

Av. Astorga, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Albergue Casa Chelo

4.3

C. Real, 63, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

Reserve

Albergue El Convento de Foncebadón

4.2

C. Real, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

Hostal Restaurante "Convento de Foncebadon"

4.2

C/ Real s/n, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

Hostal Rio Selmo

4.2

C. Río Selmo, 22, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Hotel Ponferrada Plaza

4.2

Av. de los Escritores, 6, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Restaurante El Ancla

4.2

Av. Galicia, 57, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Albergue Monte Irago

4.1

C. Real, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

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El Castillo

4.1

Av. el Castillo, 115, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Virgen De La Encina

4.1

C. Comendador, 4, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza

4.1

Pl. Ayuntamiento, 4, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection

4.1

Calle Rda. Nte., 5, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Albergue La Posada del Druida

4.0

C. Real, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

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Hostal Restaurante Monteclaro

4.0

Av. Antonio Cortés, 24, 24411 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Aroi Ponferrada

4.0

C. Marcelo Macías, 4, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Albergue de peregrino Cruz de fierro

3.9

C. Real, 24722 Foncebadón, León, Spain

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Hostal Restaurante San Miguel

3.9

C. Juan de Lama, 14, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Alda Centro Ponferrada

3.8

Av. de la Puebla, 44, 24402 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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AS HOTEL Ponferrada

3.7

Dirección Coruña, A-6, Km 390, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Hotel Novo

3.6

Cv Ponferrada, KM 386, KM 386, 24404 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Hotel Temple Ponferrada

3.4

Av. Portugal, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Reserve

Jaen Apartment

2.8

24403, C. Jaen, 1, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

La Pelegrina

Otro Alojamiento

Av. Valdés, 45, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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