Camino Francés · Stage 23 of 33Astorga → Foncebadón

You enter the Maragatería and begin climbing into the Montes de León. Past Murias, Santa Catalina and Rabanal del Camino, the ascent reaches Foncebadón, a near-abandoned mountain hamlet revived by the Camino.

25km
↑582m ascent
↓47m descent
6–7 htime
232.1km to Santiago
Moderatedifficulty

Stage elevation profile

1390 m855 m
km 0km 12.5km 25

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Where to sleep

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Albergue Las ÁguedasAlbergue · Private · Murias de Rechivaldo · km 4.9
15,00 €Dorm
28 bedsWiFiAccessibleHeatingWashing machineDryerBar

From their website: lasaguedas.com

Albergue La SendaAlbergue · Rabanal del Camino · km 19.8
15 €Dorm
24 bedsDryerWiFiKitchenWashing machineHeatingBikes

From their website: alberguelasenda.com

Albergue El Convento de FoncebadónAlbergue · Parish · Foncebadón · km 25
24 bedsDryerWiFiBreakfastDinner
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Did you know?

Near the route, Castrillo de los Polvazares keeps its cobbled streets and reddish stone houses intact, one of the best-preserved Maragato villages and famous for its hearty cocido stew.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacyATMSupermarketHealth centre

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