Stage 20. Mansilla de las Mulas – León (18.5 km)

The 18 kilometres that separate Mansilla de las Mulas from the town of León will be a walk in which the most important thing for the pilgrim will be to reach the finish line to make the most of the day in the city. The day will have little scenic interest, with trails close to roads, industrial areas and heavy traffic typical of large cities.

Without a doubt, this is one of the most eagerly awaited stage ends. The great city of León has wonderful monuments and attractions, such as the Cathedral of Santa María and the Basilica of San Isidoro, which are deservedly world famous.

This stage is part of the French Way. Would you like to walk it with your accommodation already booked? These organised trips include it: French Way from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela, French Way from Leon to O Cebreiro and French Way from Burgos to León.

León is one of the great cities of the Camino. Its Gothic cathedral, with 1,800 square metres of stained glass, leaves everyone speechless; nearby stand the Basílica de San Isidoro with its Romanesque frescoes, and Gaudí's Casa Botines. As evening falls, it's time for the Barrio Húmedo, where every glass of wine still comes with a free tapa.