STAGE 23: Astorga to Foncebadon
Stage overview
- Distance: 25.9 km (16.1 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-7 hours
- Gradient: Hilly
- Surface types: Hill climbs, rocky paths, mountain tracks
- Waymarking status: Strong arrows; clear even in ascent
- Alternative routes: None
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
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Stage notes
Services become sparse after Astorga, with Rabanal del Camino the last reliable stop before the final ascent. Accommodation in Foncebadón can be limited in peak periods.