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León

837 m Altitude

Former capital of the Kingdom of León and a jewel of the Camino Francés. It dazzles with its Gothic cathedral, the Basílica de San Isidoro, and the lively Barrio Húmedo, ideal for tapas.

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Altitude

837 m

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5

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20

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León, the former capital of the Kingdom of León and one of the most significant cities on the Iberian Peninsula, is a dazzling and essential stop on the Camino Francés. Its greatest treasure is the Catedral de Santa María de Regla, known as the "Pulchra Leonina," a Gothic masterpiece whose spectacular stained glass floods the interior with magical light, creating a heavenly atmosphere that moves every pilgrim. No less important is the Basílica de San Isidoro, home to the Panteón Real, considered the "Sistine Chapel of Romanesque art" for its exceptionally well-preserved frescoes. For a well-earned rest, the Barrio Húmedo is the perfect place, a maze of streets buzzing with life where the tradition of going out for tapas is a feast for the senses. Works such as Gaudí's Casa Botines round out an architectural legacy with few equals. For pilgrims, León is an oasis of culture and creature comforts, with excellent albergues and a welcome that invites them to stay. It is a key place to build up strength before taking on the Montes de León, the last great mountain challenge before Galicia.

Last updated: 28/08/2026

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Camino Francés

Mansilla de las Mulas a León

18.50 km 5.00 h Baja

From: Mansilla de las Mulas

To: León

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León a San Martín del Camino

24.30 km 6.00 h Baja

From: León

To: San Martín del Camino

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Cycle Route of St. Salvador

León a Pajares (Bicicleta)

12.00 km 0.80 h Alta

From: León

To: Pajares

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