Leon to Santiago

[Joe Nugent]

Hi
I am from Scotland, and I walked the "Camino" from Leon to Santiago in September last year ( 2004 ). An experience which will remain with me for the rest of my life, and one which I hope to repeat. If I can be of assistance to anyone planning this route , I am more than happy to help.
Buen Camino

Joe

 

[oldrockstar]

Leon to Santiago in September.

Hello Joe,
My name is Terry from N Ireland.
I will be doing the Camino from Leon to Santiago this September and would be interested in knowing how long the journey took you and any comments on refuges along the way.
Any other hints would be greatly appreciated.
Buen Camino

Terry.

 

[Paulus]

Terry,

Although I'm not Joe maybe is this info helpfull for you:

From León to Santiago de Compostela through the Camino de Santiago (306.5 km)
List of localities with accommodation facilities, indicating the sort of places where you can sleep, partial and accumulated distances and altitudes

1) León 0 0 838 m 2R, 3A, C, H
2) La Virgen del Camino 7.5 km 7.5 km 900 m H
3) Villadangos del Pįramo 13.5 km 21 km 890 m R
4) San Martķn del Camino 4 km 25 km 870 m R, H
5) Hospital de Órbigo 7.5 km 32.5 km 823 m 2R, C, H
6) Astorga 16 km 48.5 km 869 m R, P, H
7) Murias de Rechivaldo 4 km 52.5 km 882 m R
8) Santa Catalina de Somoza 5 km 57.5 km 997 m R
9) El Ganso 4 km 61.5 km 1013 m R
10) Rabanal del Camino 7.5 km 69 km 1149 m 2R, P
11) Foncebadón 4.5 km 73.5 km 1430 m P
12) Manjarķn 4.5 km 78 km 1458 m R
13) El Acebo 7 km 85 km 1145 m R, 2P
14) Riego de Ambrós 3.5 km 88.5 km 920 m R
15) Molinaseca 5 km 93.5 km 595 m R
16) Ponferrada 8 km 101.5 km 541 m R, H
17) Cacabelos 12.5 km 114 km 483 m R, H
18) Villafranca del Bierzo 8.5 km 122.5 km 504 m R, P, C, H
19) Pereje 4.5 km 127 km 542 m P
20) Trabadelo 4.5 km 131.5 km 599 m H
21) Portela 4 km 135.5 km 600 m H
22) Vega de Valcarce 2 km 137.5 km 630 m R, P
23) Ruitelįn 3 km 140.5 km 690 m P
24) La Faba 6 km 146.5 km 920 m R
25) Laguna de Castilla 2 km 148.5 km 1200 m R
26) O Cebreiro 2 km 150.5 km 1330 m R, H
27) Hospital de la Condesa 5.5 km 156 km 1262 m R
28) Triacastela 15.5 km 171.5 km 665 m R, P, H
29) Samos 10 km 181.5 km 532 m R
30) Calvor 7 km 188.5 km 520 m R
31) Sarria 6 km 194.5 km 453 m R, H
32) Barbadelo 4 km 198.5 km 580 m R
33) Ferreiros 8.5 km 207 km 663 m R
34) Portomarķn 9 km 216 km 324 m R, H
35) Gonzar 5.5 km 221.5 km 551 m R
36) Ventas de Narón 5 km 226.5 km 704 m R
37) Ligonde 3 km 229.5 km 580 m R
38) Eirexe 1 km 230.5 km 575 m R
39) Palas do Rei 8 km 238.5 km 565 m R, H
40) Casanova 6 km 244.5 km 480 m R
41) Leboreiro 2.5 km 247 km 453 m R
42) Melide 6 km 253 km 455 m R, H
43) Ribadiso da Baixo 11.5 km 264.5 km 300 m R
44) Arzśa 2.5 km 267 km 388 m R, H
45) Santa Irene 15.5 km 282.5 km 380 m R, P
46) Arca do Pino 4 km 286.5 km 305 m R
47) Lavacolla 9.5 km 296 km 320 m H
48) Monte del Gozo 5 km 301 km 350 m R, A, C
49) Santiago de Compostela 5.5 km 306.5 km 260 m R, P, C, H

R: pilgrims specific public accommodation.
P: private or private-driven public accommodation for pilgrims.
A: youth hostel.
C: campsite.
H: hotel, inn, boarding house...




I did walk this trail from Leon to SdC but did not only sleep in the refugio's but also in some hostal, hotels and private rooms.

Besides I would recommend all the info that Gant Spangler did collect and which he shares with us!
See http://groups.msn.com/ElCaminoSantiago/

Buen Camino
Paul

 

[oldrockstar]

Hello Paulus,
Many thanks for the details.
This will help me plan my route and determine where I should stay.
Regards...............Terry