Distance
18.5km
Ascent
80m
Walking time
4 h 30 min
Stage 20 / 33 · Camino Francés
Mansilla de las Mulas León
Mansilla de las Mulas to León: 18.5 km, 80 m of ascent and 40 m of descent, about 4 h 30 min on foot. Stage 20 of 33 on the Camino Francés. All stages · Camino Francés
km
18.5Ascent
80mDescent
40mWalking time
4 h 30 minDifficulty
Easyhighest point
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Elevation profile18.5 km · ↑80 m · ↓40 m · max 880 m
Distances and elevations are approximate; being checked against GPS tracks. · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Puente Villarente, with its twenty-arch bridge, and the climb to Arcahueja and the Alto del Portillo announce León. You enter via Puente Castro to reach the Gothic cathedral of stained glass, San Isidoro with the Royal Pantheon (“the Sistine Chapel of Romanesque”), Gaudí’s Casa Botines and the Barrio Húmedo of wine bars.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansilla de las Mulas · Places to stay | 0 | 800 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Villamoros de Mansilla | 4.5 | 800 m | Bar |
| Puente Villarente | 6 | 800 m | BarShopPharmacyAlbergue |
| Arcahueja | 10 | 850 m | BarAlbergue |
| Valdelafuente | 12 | 860 m | Bar |
| León | 18.5 | 840 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Mansilla de las Mulaskm 0 · 4
Las Delicias
Hotel
Turismo Rural El Puente
GuesthouseWhere to stay in León
No verified accommodation in this village yet. We are completing the directory.
FAQ
How long from Mansilla de las Mulas to León?
About 4 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 18.5 km with 80 m of ascent.
Where to stay in León?
We are completing the directory for León.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty easy: 80 m up and 40 m down; the highest point is 880 m.
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