Villadangos del Páramo walks

The sixty-fifth stage of the Camino de Santiago. On this stage, you reach the very photogenic Orbigo Bridge before passing through several picturesque villages to arrive in Astorga, a Roman town with an imposing city wall, whose many monuments serve as a reminder of its historic past.

León is a city steeped in history and full of monuments to discover. Without a doubt, the cathedral is the number one sight to see in León. A colossal monument that dominates the city from above and captivates simply by its presence. In addition to this monumental building, you can explore the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, Casa Botines, the Palacio de los Guzmanes, the Roman and medieval walls, and the Convent of San Marcos. And if you have time, do take a stroll through the Húmedo and Romántico districts to soak up the atmosphere around the tapas bars. I visited this city at the end of the sixty-third stage of my Camino de Santiago.

Sixty-fourth stage of the Camino de Santiago. On this stage, you will pass through the old part of the city of León, taking in the famous tapas bars, restaurants and iconic landmarks such as the Trajan’s Column. The walk out of León is gruelling, involving several hours’ walking along the N-120, all the way to Villadangos del Páramo.

Sixty-sixth stage of the Camino de Santiago. On this stage, you climb gently up the eastern slope of the León mountains through magnificent scenery. The route passes through picturesque little villages saved from abandonment. After passing through Rabanal del Camino on a path through oak forests, you begin the ascent to the Cruz de Ferro (the Iron Cross), through a landscape of almost deserted moorland, before descending to the hamlet of Manjarin to spend the night in, or next to, a quaint refuge.

Stage 63 of the Camino de Santiago. On this stage, you leave behind the arid high plateau of the Meseta to reach León, one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities on the Camino de Santiago. This is a fairly short stage, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city.