Camino Francés · Stage 21
San Martín del Camino to Astorga
San Martín del Camino to Astorga on the Camino Francés: 22.9 km, 172 m up and 166 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 22.9
- ascent
- 172 m
- descent
- 166 m
- highest point
- 915 m
- lowest point
- 817 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 26 % asphalt, 63 % track and 12 % footpath.
The highlight is the bridge at Hospital de Órbigo, one of the longest of the Middle Ages, where the knightly Passage of Honour was held. Then you cross low hills with holm oaks to the cross of Santo Toribio, with Astorga in view. Astorga has a cathedral, a palace by Gaudí, chocolate and the hearty cocido maragato.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | San Martín del Camino | 4 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 2.8 | Villavante | 1 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 6.8 | Puente de Órbigo | 1 | bar · fountain |
| 7.2 | Hospital de Órbigo | 5 | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 11.9 | Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias | 3 | bar · fountain |
| 18.9 | San Justo de la Vega | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 22.9 | Astorga | 6 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from San Martín del Camino to Astorga?
About 22.9 km along the Camino, with 172 m of total ascent and 166 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the San Martín del Camino to Astorga stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.5 and 6.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Astorga?
There are 6 albergues in Astorga, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.