Stage 23 of 33
Astorga → Rabanal del Camino
20.8 km
5.5 hours
Hilly
Start of the climb into the León Mountains. Pass through Maragato villages like Castrillo de los Polvazares and Santa Catalina de Somoza. Rabanal is a village restored by pilgrims, with evening Gregorian vespers in its church.
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Points of interest
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Gaucelmo Hostel (Rabanal del Camino)
HostelConfraternity of Saint James hostel with 36 beds. Run by British volunteers. Donation-based.
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El Ganso Fountain
FountainFountain in the tiny village of El Ganso. Bar with pilgrim atmosphere and fireplace.
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Ecce Homo Hermitage (Santa Catalina de Somoza)
MonumentSmall hermitage on the Maragato route. Area of villages with traditional Maragato architecture.
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Church of the Assumption (Rabanal del Camino)
Church12th-century Romanesque church. Benedictine monks celebrate mass with Gregorian chant at 9:00 PM.
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