Camino Francés · Stage 24 of 33
Stage 24: Foncebadón to Ponferrada
- From
- Foncebadón
- To
- Ponferrada
- Distance
- 26.8 km
- Climb
- ↑ 232 m
- Descent
- ↓ 1122 m
- Difficulty
- Hard
The highest point of the Camino Francés, then a descent of more than 1,000 m that is hard on the knees.
Fog, snow and wind are possible on the high ground in winter. The descent near El Acebo is steep and the ground is stony towards Molinaseca. Molinaseca is a lovely place to stop and shorten the day.
Along the way
Cruz de Ferro
At about 1,500 m, an iron cross on a tall wooden pole stands on a mound of stones. Pilgrims leave a stone brought from home, symbolising a burden left behind.
More photos of Cruz de Ferro →
Manjarín and El Acebo
Manjarín is a refuge with a handful of inhabitants. El Acebo is a pretty village of slate roofs and wooden balconies.
More photos of Manjarín and El Acebo →
Molinaseca
You enter over the Puente de los Peregrinos; in summer the river beach next to it is perfect for tired feet.
More photos of Molinaseca →
Ponferrada
Dominated by its 12th-century Templar castle, one of the most striking on the Camino.
More photos of Ponferrada →Where to sleep in Ponferrada
- Albergue parroquial San Nicolás de FlüeParish
- Albergue AleaPrivate
- Albergue GuianaPrivate