Distance
25.8km
Ascent
580m
Walking time
7 h 15 min
Stage 23 / 33 · Camino Francés
Astorga Foncebadón
Astorga to Foncebadón: 25.8 km, 580 m of ascent and 22 m of descent, about 7 h 15 min on foot. Stage 23 of 33 on the Camino Francés. All stages · Camino Francés · Where to stay in Foncebadón
km
25.8Ascent
580mDescent
22mWalking time
7 h 15 minDifficulty
Demandinghighest point
1430mYour Camino, with nothing to worry about
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Elevation profile25.8 km · ↑580 m · ↓22 m · max 1430 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
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History and what to see
Into the Maragatería: Murias de Rechivaldo, Santa Catalina de Somoza and El Ganso, with stone houses and thatched roofs, precede Rabanal del Camino, where Benedictine monks sing Gregorian vespers. The climb continues to Foncebadón, a hamlet abandoned and revived by the Camino, at the gates of Monte Irago.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astorga · Places to stay | 0 | 870 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Murias de Rechivaldo | 5 | 880 m | BarAlbergue |
| Santa Catalina de Somoza | 9 | 990 m | BarAlbergue |
| El Ganso | 13 | 1010 m | BarAlbergue |
| Rabanal del Camino | 20 | 1150 m | BarShopAlbergue |
| Foncebadón · Places to stay | 25.8 | 1430 m | BarAlbergue |
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Hostal La Peseta
Hotel
Hotel Spa Vía de la Plata
HotelWhere to stay in Foncebadón
Hostal Restaurante "Convento de Foncebadon"
HotelEl Trasgu de Foncebadón
Guesthouse · 4 bedsFAQ
How long from Astorga to Foncebadón?
About 7 h 15 min at a normal pace, over 25.8 km with 560 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Foncebadón?
Our guide lists 2 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty demanding: 560 m up and 0 m down; the highest point is 1430 m.
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