STAGE 21A: Leon to San Martin del Camino
Stage overview
- Distance: 24.4 km (15.2 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Flat
- Surface types: Roadside walking, gravel tracks, flat terrain
- Waymarking status: Consistent arrows; easy navigation
- Alternative routes: 21B Leon to Villar de Mazarife
About this stage
A mix of urban walking and roadside paths leaving León behind. The terrain is easy and open as you approach San Martín del Camino.
Accommodation and Services on this stage
| Town |
Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Trobajo del Camino | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ |
| 3.3 km | ||||||||||||
| La Virgen del Camino | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 3.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Valverde de la Virgen | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 9.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Villadangos del Paramo | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 4.4 km | ||||||||||||
| San Martin del Camino | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
Need help planning? See our gear guide and download the free Camino Francés albergue list PDF, and if you prefer everything organised for you, compare the main Camino Francés tour operators on our tour guide comparison page.
Stage notes
Roadside walking dominates much of the stage; expect persistent vehicle noise along the main route.