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Thanks. Sounds like perfect directionsFollow the camino arrows through the city to the cathedral and then on to the Parador with the statue of a tired pilgrim in front. Cross the bridge and continue along the roughly marked camino 7 km to La Virgen del Camino and an extraordinary 20th century church. The town is named for a famous 15th century figure of the Virgin holding the dead body of Christ. Today the figure is in a splendid church designed in the 1960s by a Dominican monk, Francisco Coello, a follower of the Brutalist style of Le Corbusier. Located directly on the Camino Frances at Av Astorga, 87, in the midst of chaotic suburb the church is a superbly maintained architectural gem as well as a haven of peace. Be sure to enter it; the calm interior is splendidly lit with deep chrome yellow glass.
Opposite the church you can choose to either continue on the main camino which parallels the highway or pick up the peaceful alternative camino route going slightly southwest towards Villar de Mazarife. It is always very pleasant to escape the N120 highway noise and suburban sprawl while crossing wide flat plains up to V de M where there are several pilgrim albergues and regular accommodation. From V d M the alternative camino continues to Hospital de Órbigo to rejoin the main CF. You can read more about the alternative more rural route in this earlier Forum thread .
Hospital de Orbigo offers many accommodation options; my favorite is the Albergue Verde. They accept reservations and offer wonderful group meals each evening. Leaving HdO turn right to follow the camino towards Astorga via Santibanez de Valdeiglesias on a wonderful rolling rural path.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Well I made it to Leon where i start my Camino tomorrow
If I follow google maps will that put me on the Camino
Path to Villar de Mazarife?
I've been in Leon for six hours and haven't seen one
Yellow arrow lol
Hi Fleur, do you remember the name of this albergue? As a vegetarian, I will pounce on any place that serves veg meals.We stayed at the first albergue in Villar de Mazarife, yes the first on the right and had a very enjoyable stay. Good dinner and breakfast too, all vegetarian . I am not vegetarian but my friend is.
Just a note, out of an abundance of caution. At the statue of the pilgrim in front of the parador, there are arrows going in two directions. If you go around the right side of the parador (right side as you are facing the parador), you will find yourself on the Camino del Salvador -- this is an amazing camino, but probably not where you want to go!
Most possibly this one: https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/villar-mazarife/albergue-san-antonio-paduaHi Fleur, do you remember the name of this albergue? As a vegetarian, I will pounce on any place that serves veg meals.
WOW - exactly what I feel myself when walking less traveled Caminos. That's it. Nothing more to add!!!...It is fine to look lost and unsure...
I still remember this place for the good vegetarian dinner there!Most possibly this one: https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/villar-mazarife/albergue-san-antonio-padua
Enjoy!
Yes very simple if you are up at 7 am lolFinding the Camino in any village, town or city is simple. At 7 am walk to the largest church in town. Watch the parade of people walking past, headed west, with backpacks. Follow them.