Stage of the Camino
Saucagnacq-et-Muret - Labouheyre
From Saugnacq-et-Muret To Labouheyre
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Destination
Distance
20.00 km
Duration
6.67 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
280 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Leaving behind the monumental Astorga, this stage begins the ascent to the León Mountains. The route is a continuous climb through the Maragatería region, with its stone villages and heather landscape. It's a day of great beauty and physical demand. Arrival in Rabanal del Camino, a Jacobean town with a great tradition of hospitality, marks the end of the stage in the mountains. It's a day to enjoy nature and solitude on the trail.
The Astorga to Rabanal stage of the Camino is a 20km journey that begins the ascent into the León Mountains. The route starts in Astorga (870m) and follows an ascending profile, with continuous uphill climbing to Rabanal del Camino (1150m). The route traverses a beautiful landscape, with stone villages of the Maragatería region as its main incentive. It is an demanding hike that requires good physical preparation. Arrival at Rabanal del Camino, a Jacobean town with great hospitality traditions, is a stage end in the mountains. It's a stage combining a great physical challenge with mountain beauty and a final in a localised area offering rich cultural and gastronomic offerings.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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