Camino Francés - Day 26: Molinaseca to Villafranca del Bierzo
The weather forecast wasn’t great, with rain expected throughout the day. I left early to get ahead of the rain, but it started soon after I set out. Today's route was mostly through towns and cities on pavement, which was much harder on my feet than previous days.
I considered visiting the castle in Ponferrada but decided a quick look from the outside was enough and kept moving. With a long distance to cover and cloudy skies, I hurried along. I stopped for lunch in Camponaraya and ran into someone I met yesterday! We walked together for a while before parting ways near Villafranca del Bierzo.
The albergue I chose was on the outskirts of Villafranca del Bierzo, close to the camino route. I arrived with only my shoes soaked. Thankfully, the albergue had a fireplace going, making for a warm and relaxing evening.
Route Overview
Distance: 31.22 km (Casa Rural La Torre de Babel → Albergue Leo)
Total elevation gain: 374 m
Duration: 6 hr 20 min (with breaks 7 hr 27 min)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Albergue Leo (Reserved via WhatsApp) — €14
Food: €24.81
