Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is the final stage of the Via de la Plata as an independent route. The profile is a gentle but continuous ascent that takes the pilgrim from the plain to the city of Astorga. The landscape becomes increasingly undulating, anticipating the proximity of the León Mountains. Arrival in Astorga is a moment of great symbolism, as here the Via de la Plata converges with the Camino Francés. The city, with its impressive Cathedral and Gaudí's Episcopal Palace, is one of the major monumental jewels along the Way of St James.
The stage that connects La Bañeza with Astorga is the crowning glory of the Via de la Plata. It's a day of great significance, as it marks the union with the Camino Francés, the Jacobean route par excellence. The profile of the stage is a gentle but constant ascent, which prepares the pilgrim for the change in landscape that lies ahead. The road winds its way through undulating terrain, traversing a landscape of transition between the plain and the mountains. Arrival in Astorga is a climax moment. This bimillennial city, ancient Asturica Augusta, is a monumental treasure. The pilgrim is received by the imposing Cathedral of Santa María and, just beside it, the magical Episcopal Palace, one of the few works by Antoni Gaudí outside Catalonia. The ensemble is breathtakingly beautiful. Additionally, Astorga boasts a rich Roman heritage, walls, a chocolate museum, and exceptional cuisine, with the maragato stew as its star dish. It's an obligatory stop, a place to celebrate the end of the Via de la Plata and the start of the shared adventure on the Camino Francés.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in La Bañeza o Astorga.
Casa Manuela Astorga
Hotel El Descanso de Wendy Apartamentos turísticos
La Rosa de los Tiempos
CASA RURAL EL TI POBLADURA
Hotel Astorga
Hotel Casa de Tepa
Albergue Casa Rural Las Águedas
La Casa de Murias
Hostería Casa Flor
Hotel Restaurante La Peseta
Casa rural Molino Chopin
Hotel Rural LA VELETA
Hotel Vía De La Plata Spa
Hotel Astur Plaza
Hotel Gaudí Astorga
Albergue de peregrinos de Astorga
Hotel Spa Ciudad de Astorga by PortBlue Boutique
Albergue San Javier
Vivienda Turística Los Sitios
Hostal Coruña
Hostal Restaurante Delfin
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