STAGE 23: Astorga to Foncebadon
Stage overview
- Distance: 25.9 km (16.1 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-7 hours
- Gradient: Hilly
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About this stage
A steady climb from the plains of Astorga into the Montes de León. The ascent becomes more pronounced as you approach the mountain hamlet of Foncebadón.
Stage details
| Town | Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astorga | - | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2.5 km | ||||||||||||
| Valdeviejas | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2.4 km | ||||||||||||
| Murias de Rechivaldo | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2.4 km | ||||||||||||
| Castrillo de los Polvazares | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3.3 km | ||||||||||||
| Santa Catalina de Somoza | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4.1 km | ||||||||||||
| El Ganso | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Rabanal del Camino | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | ✔ | - |
| 5.6 km | ||||||||||||
| Foncebadon | - | ✔ | - | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |