Camino Francés Day 23: León - Hospital de Órbigo
I started early to avoid walking in the heat. Leaving León through an industrial area with a slight uphill. I wanted to visit the basilica in La Virgen del Camino, but it wasn’t open yet, so I just looked around and moved on. There was an option to take a longer alternative route that adds extra 3km, but since my planned walk was already 32km, I stuck to the main path. The route passed through towns every few kilometers, offering plenty of rest spots, but it mostly ran alongside a busy road so I pushed on instead of taking much of a break.
Reaching Hospital de Órbigo was a relief after walking next to traffic all day. The highlight was the medieval bridge, once used for jousting—I had fun imagining the matches as I crossed it. After checking into my albergue, I went to a nearby supermarket, got lunch, and relaxed in the large yard.
Route Detail
Distance: 33.76km from Hostel Quartier León Jabalquinto to Albergue Verde
Total elevation gain: 199m
Time: 6h 20m (total time with breaks 6h 51m)
Accommodation & Food
Albergue Verde (Reserved via WhatsApp) €16
Food €25.7
