STAGE 22A: San Martin del Camino to Astorga
Stage overview
- Distance: 24.4 km (15.2 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Rolling
- Surface types: Roadside paths, gravel tracks, gentle rolling terrain
- Waymarking status: Strong signage; easy to follow
- Alternative routes: 22B Villar de Mazarife to Astorga
About this stage
A gentle stage through open fields and small towns. A steady climb leads into the historic centre of Astorga.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Martin del Camino | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ |
| 7.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Hospital de Orbigo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 2.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Villares de Orbigo | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 2.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Santibanez de Valdeiglesias | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 8.1 km | ||||||||||||
| San Justo de la Vega | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 3.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Astorga | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Stage notes
Service points are concentrated in the larger villages; the final kilometres into Astorga are exposed.