Stage 24. Rabanal del Camino – Molinaseca (24.7 km)

The highlight of the stage between Rabanal del Camino and Molinaseca is the ascent to the Montes de León, a natural barrier between the Maragata region and the region of El Bierzo. A long ascent in which we will climb 280 metres in altitude all at once until we reach the Cruz de Ferro (1,400 metres). And as everything that goes up, then comes down, we will descend through El Acebo and Riego de Ambrós to finally reach Molinaseca, a beautiful town that will remain in our memory.

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 Astorga to Santiago de Compostela, French Way from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela and French Way from Leon to O Cebreiro.

A high-mountain stage with an unforgettable landmark: the Cruz de Ferro, where tradition calls for leaving a stone brought from home. You pass through Foncebadón and the solitary Manjarín, amid stunning views of the Bierzo mountains. Then, be careful: one of the steepest descents of the entire Camino arrives, stony and unbroken, through El Acebo and chestnut woods down to Molinaseca. Take your time.