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Stage 824.5 km · up 230 mModerate

La Bañeza to Astorga

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Distance
24.5 km
Walking time
4-6 hours
Ascent
230 m
Descent
150 m
High point
873 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Along the route6 towns and 0 highlights on 24.5 km

The day, stop by stop

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    La Bañeza

    town

    A market town in Leon province with full services, a lively main square, and a traditional carnival. The last significant town before reaching Astorga on the Via de la Plata.

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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Pharmacy
    ATM
    Bus
    Clinic
    Post Office
  2. 2.1km

    San Mamés de la Vega

    hamlet
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  3. 2.5km

    Santiago de la Valduerna

    hamlet
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  4. 5.7km

    Palacios de la Valduerna

    village
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  5. 20.4km

    Celada

    hamlet
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  6. 24.6km

    Astorga

    city

    Astorga is an ancient city in Leon, founded by Augustus as Asturica Augusta. Famous for Gaudi's neo-Gothic Episcopal Palace, the Gothic cathedral, Roman walls, and Maragato cuisine. Junction of the Camino Frances and the Via de la Plata.

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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
    Pharmacy
    ATM
    Bus
    Clinic
    Post Office

    Koala notes · Astorga

    2 notes

    • Must visit

      Visit Gaudi's Episcopal Palace and try cocido maragato (courses served in reverse order, meat first).

    • Good accommodation options

      Book ahead

      There are many good accommodation options. The city fills up quickly in the summer months so plan to book ahead.

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