Camino Francés - Day 18: Carrión de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios
Somehow, none of us set an alarm. We heard people getting ready but didn’t wake up until almost 7 a.m.! After having breakfast, we didn’t leave the albergue until nearly 8 a.m. We were warned that after leaving Carrión, it would be 17 km to the next town, with a possible food truck around the 10 km mark. So, we made sure to carry enough supplies.
One of our group members stayed behind to meet a friend leaving the Camino but planned to catch up later. We said our goodbyes and set off. Luckily, we did find the food truck and took a short break. Since I was walking slower than usual pace, my pack and feet started feeling heavy. I mentioned it to the group, and we decided that another member and I would go ahead at my usual pace and reconvene at the albergue. Walking faster helped me avoid spending extra time in the heat, which I struggle with.
As we left Ledigos, we chatted with a local couple out for a walk. Despite the language barrier, we had a fun 10-minute conversation. Once at the albergue, we relaxed on the lawn before dinner in the dining hall.
Route Overview
Distance: 26.75 km (Albergue Espíritu Santo → Hostel Jacques De Molay)
Total elevation gain: 106 m
Duration: 4 hr 59 min (with breaks 6 hr 36 min)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Hostel Jacques De Molay (Reserved via WhatsApp) — €12
Food: €26.5
