This day starts with a 7km trek to the town of Hospital de Órbigo through some 7 kilometres of flatland, with agricultural fields and waterways, still close to the N-120 motorway.
Over the river Órbigo you will find the bridge of El Paso Honroso, a place once appointed for knightly duels. You have two options here: the historic route, going straight and parallel to the N-120; or the alternative route, to your right, through the agricultural fields towards Villares de Órbigo and Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias.
Both routes join again at the cross of Santo Toribio, close to San Justo de la Vega, where you will have walked 20 kilometres. The last stride takes you to Astorga, a beautiful town of Roman origin, where you must not miss the Cathedral of Santa María, the Palacio Episcopal or the town hall building. Nor should you miss the local sweets: hojadres and mantecados.
Tips from our postmen and women
What to see and do in Astorga?
"In Astorga you have to visit the Episcopal Palace, by Gaudí, which together with the Botines de León house and El Capricho in Cantabria are the only buildings he made outside of Catalonia. Of course, you also have to try our famous shortbreads".
Accommodations San Martín del Camino - Astorga
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Puente de Hospital de Órbigo, en el Camino Francés
Peregrino entrando en Astorga, en el Camino Francés
Calles de Astorga, pueblo del Camino Francés
Detalle de la Catedral de Astorga
Plaza Mayor de Astorga, en el Camino Francés
Ayuntamiento de Astorga, en el Camino de Santiago Francés
Palacio Episcopal de Astorga, obra de Antonio Gaudí
