Camino Francés · Stage 25 of 33Ponferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo

A gentle stage through the Bierzo, its vineyards and villages like Cacabelos, following the valley. You leave Ponferrada's Templar castle and reach Villafranca, known for its church of Santiago and Door of Forgiveness.

22.8km
↑274m ascent
↓281m descent
5–6 htime
181.1km to Santiago
Moderatedifficulty

Stage elevation profile

568 m474 m
km 0km 11.4km 22.8

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Where to sleep

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Albergue NarayaAlbergue · Private · Camponaraya · km 8.8
26 bedsDryerWiFiDinner
Albergue Municipal de Peregrinos Las AngustiasAlbergue · Public · Cacabelos · km 15.5
74 bedsWiFiAccessible
Albergue Hospedería San Nicolás el RealAlbergue · Private · Villafranca del Bierzo · km 22.8
50 €
100 bedsWiFiKitchenWashing machineBar

From their website: sannicolaselreal.com

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Did you know?

At Villafranca's church of Santiago, the Door of Forgiveness let sick pilgrims unable to reach Santiago earn the jubilee indulgence during holy years.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacyATMSupermarketHealth centre

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