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Hostel El Pilar is a true bike-pilgrim sanctuary, in its superb facilities and with the enthusiastic attention of Isabel and her mother you can feel like at home. A unique setting and an intimate atmosphere that you will not forget in a long time.

The hostel is laid out around a large courtyard of a manor house in the area and just crossing the entrance gate you will feel immediately welcome and comfortable as if you were in your own home.

Of course the facilities are more than up to what we can ask for keeping our bicycles and get a deserved rest. Hostel El Pilar of Rabanal del Camino is also a selling point of the famous bicigrino cycling gear.

Rabanal del Camino is a great place to stop so we can face early in the morning and with intact forces intact the ascension to the top of the Iron Cross.

Prices

• Hostel: 5 €.

Services

• Living room.
• Bathrooms.
• Showers.
• Terraces.
• Patio to wash your bicycle.

Surroundgins

In Rabanal del Camino you can immerse yourself in a genuine and well-preserved maragato village with its emblazoned houses and cobbled streets. It is without a doubt one of the most charming towns from the whole Camino de Santiago.

You are at the foot of the mountains of Leon and more specifically at the foot of the climb to the legendary IRON CROSS, without a doubt a unique and unrepeatable place to climb a mountain pass on Camino.

In the inns of this town you can taste the famous cocido maragato.

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Extraordinary hostel, located in a very central and convenient area.

It is a XVIIth century palace restored. Indoor parking for bicycles. Buffet breakfast service (3 Euros). Automatic dryer, first aid kit, supply of treated water for the feet.

Staying here, you will be in the center of Astorga, right next to the cathedral and the episcopal palace of Gaudí.

In Astorga and also very close to the hostel there is an excellent bicycle shop where you can make the necessary adjustments to your bicycle. For those who are coming from the beginning of Camino (eg Roncesvalles), it is advisable that you check your brakes before the long, steep and laid descent going from CRUZ DE HIERRO (Iron Cross) to MOLINASECA.

Prices

• Hostel: 7 €.

Services

All services you may need in a hostel that has been renovated and fitted to the current demands of pilgrims and bicigrinos.

Bicycle parking, terraces, large common areas..

The hostel has 110 well distributed beds, which is more than enough capacity to ensure a bed in this strategic stage of Camino de Santiago.

BICICLETAS ROBERTO (bicycle shop):
Plaza Obispo Alcolea, 14 24700 Astorga, León, Tel. number: +34 987 615 882

Surroundings

Astorga has been a city with a significant historical role for 2000 years, in many areas of the city one can find remnants of the past.

It is worth visiting the of the old city, composed of Roman walls, the Gothic cathedral and the episcopal palace, designed by the famous Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí.

The various museums (on Romans, Cathedrals and Camino de Santiago) have art exhibitions of all times.

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In the small town of Hospital de Orbigo, located on the stretch of Camino de Santiago between Leon and Astorga, we have made the reconstruction and adaptation to hostel of a beautiful farmhouse with thick walls.

Stage marked by the calistus code for genuine pilgrims.

Do not forget to see the longest bridge in Camino de Santiago, 19 ojos, and remember the battle of Don Suero breaking 300 lances for the love of a woman, all living history of the Camino.

In the hostel there is a paint shop and a permanent exhibition of paintings by the pilgrims who are doing the Camino.

Prices

• Hostel: 7 €.

Services

• Information and tourism office.
• Grocery store with bakery.
• Bars and restaurants
• Bicycle repair workshop.
• ATMs, pharmacy, medical center, etc.

Surroundings

Hospital de Órbigo is known for its famous medieval bridge (Puente del paso honroso).

It is a medieval bridge from the thirteenth century built over the river Órbigo. It seems too big for what the river is but before the construction of the dam of Barrios de Luna, the river carried a large flow. It has 19 arches and is quite well preserved. Restorations were made at different times. It is a national monument since 1939.

It is set in the ancient Roman road that ran from Leon (Legio Septima Gemina) to Astorga which was in Roman times the capital of the province of Asturica Augusta.

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** We will find this hostel in our journey if we continue through dirt tracks towards Villar de Mazarife after exiting León **

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Halfway between the moor of León and the riverbank of Órbigo, the pilgrim will find a resting place in the small town of Villavante. A place where you can relax and regain strength to continue the journey.

Hostel Santa Lucia has been designed having in mind the comfort of the travelers, pilgrims and Bicigrinos.

Prices

• Hostel: 6 €.
• Double room: 20 €.

Services

It has 32 beds in common rooms and double rooms. Some of the serices offered are living room with TV, kitchen, open courtyards to relax with a book or sharing impressions with other travelers, internet, laundry and massage room with professional staff.

Este albergue dispone de servicio de masajista en sus instalaciones.

Surroundings

Villavante is accessed by the moor. A landscape that many may find monotonous, to many other cyclists it suggests pedalling through a sea on earth, sail a pedal sailboat ...

Another quiet place, away from the madding crowd where will be free of worries.

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Open all year, it has 32 beds.

We have modern facilities adapted to the needs of the traveler, making your stay at the villa as pleasant as possible. It is a cozy, quiet and calm place with family atmosphere.

Services

• Reservations accepted.
• Open from 12:00 to 22:00.
• Washing place, washer and dryer
• Kitchen, living room
• Terrace and closed place to keep bicycles.

Prices

• Hostel: 8 €.

Surroundings

This municipality is located in the center of the province, on the outskirts of town of Leon, just 5 km from it. It is located on Camino de Santiago, one of the main roads nuclei of the province, having links with the Campomanes motorway towards Asturias, with the León-Astorga motorway towards Galicia and the León-Benavente motorway, towards Madrid.

Santuario de la Virgen

In 1914, Virgen del Camino obtained the statement of patron of the Leon region from Rome. And on June 7, 1917, Pope Benedict XI authorized the canonical coronation of the image of Virgen del Camino, starting a new overwhelming and sincere devotion that filled the shrine as before and crowded the esplanade in pilgrimages, returning thus to the memory of Christian people the name of the Mother as Our Lady of the way.

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	Tel. number	+34 637 439 848 / +34 987 215 060
	Address	C/ Alcalde Miguel Castaño 4, 24005 León (León)
	Website	www.alberguescapuchinos.org
	E-mail	reservas.leon@alberguescapuchinos.org
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In the heart of León, this residence restructured to a hostel opens its doors to serve pilgrims traveling through Camino de Santiago and of course bicigrinos.

Facilities corresponding to a student residence have been conditioned to support particularly those traveling along the Camino and willing to stop at the city of León.

Leon is an end of stage almost obligatory and on the other hand it is an essential place for those who want to begin the route with an estimate of about 7 stages.

Additionally, near this hostel you can find one of the best repair shops around the French Way (BICICLETAS BLANCO +34 987 209 610), which is also affiliated to Bicigrino service network.

For those who want to send their bicycle in transport through the services we offer in collaboration with SEUR, it is possible to use their facilities as a place of delivery.

Prices

• Hostel: From 10 €.
• Double room: 15 € per person.

Services

Shared rooms with bathroom. Internet, Wi-Fi, and free washer and dryer service.

Surroundings

Leon is a place of forced passage and for many an obligatory stop beacause of its important historic area. Among its most representative monuments are the Cathedral, the best example of French style classic Gothic in Spain, the Basilica of San Isidoro, one of the most important Romanesque churches in Spain, Tombs of the medieval Kings of León, considered as the Chapel Sistine of Romanesque art, the Monastery of San Marcos, the first example of Spanish Renaissance and Plateresque architecture, and Casa Botines, a modernist style building designed by the great Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.

Visiting the pubs and taverns of the "wet area" will also delight many people.

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	Tel. number	+34 987 392 626
	Address	Calle Avda de La Lastra 53, 24005 León (León)
	Website	http://www.alberguesantotomas.com/
	E-mail	info@alberguesantotomas.com
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This is a newly built private hostel, comfortable, with excellent facilities and located at the entrance of León, in a residential area with all amenities (supermarket, pharmacy, public bus stop, etc).

We aim to provide the best facilities and services to pilgrims, and most importantly, a close tratment to our visitors.

Prices

• Bunk bed: 8 €.
• Ask for these options:
  • Private rooms with bathroom.
  • Rooms for groups with bathroom.
  • Rooms with bathroom, adapted for disabled people.

Services

• We have a minimum of 60 beds (expandable to a total of 120), distributed in 2 bunk bed rooms, 3 private rooms with bathroom and 4 rooms for groups. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
• We have a large living room with fireplace; kitchen with utensils, microwave and refrigerator; laundry and utility room; computer room and a special room for bicycles.
• We also have lockers for backpacks, large first-aid kit, coffee machines, soda and food, washing and heating in all rooms.

Additional services:

• Collection service with car, for pilgrims or backpack transportation.
• Bike rental for exploring the city or touring.
• Mattresses on all bunk beds.
• Blankets.
• Sheets and towels in private rooms with bath.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Massages.
• We prepare picnic bags for the next stage for 6 €.
• We have credentials.
• Nearby: supermarket, pharmacy, ATMs, physiotherapists, restaurants, local bus stop to explore the city, etc.

Surroundings

The Roman enclave of AdLegionem VII Geminam is located about 2.5 km. southeast of the city of León, near the left bank of the river Torío and 500 m from its confluence with Bernesga river. It is located in a flat area, with an average altitude of 822 m, which corresponds to the first stream terrace. It is located south of the town of Puente Castro, not knowing its original boundaries. The area of the site that's located east is crossed by Avda. San Froilan, which connects Puente Castro with the municipal cemetery.

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Opened in 2010. New hostel in Mansilla de las Mulas. This hostel has been born adapted to changing times and providing all the necessary amenities for those making their Camino de Santiago. Evidently, this new hostel is fully prepared to receive bicigrinos and their bicycles.

Prices

• Hostel: 10 €.

Services

It has heating and is open all year. There is a garden area to the entrance of the hostel, a bar and cafe.

Surroundings

Mansilla de las Mulas is a strategic place to stop on the Camino. Just before reaching León we find this village with all the necessary services and with the tranquility we need and seek. Ideal for those who do not want to venture into the big city.

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	Tel. number	+34 987 780 975 / +34 679 977 828 (Tano)
	Address	Calle Arco Travesía 25, 24320 Sahagún (León)
	Website	http://www.viatoris.es/
	E-mail	aaocho@hotmail.com
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Viatoris, which means the rest of the walker, is a establishment dedicated to the patron saint of Sahagun, Virgen Peregrina.

Our hostel has a policy of honesty in the broadest sense and dedication to the people, so that in their walk to Santiago they get a good impression and memory of Sahagun and its people.

For this we have created three rules, which are sacred to us:

• Close deal with our customers
• Honesty and good arts
• Allocate revenue to constantly improve the hostel and donate a portion of it to a Disabled Association.

Prices

• Hostel: 5 €.
  Individual rooms

Services

Beautiful hostel with 1.000 m², fully adapted for people with disabilities. Room for snorers and special room for nursing and recovery.

Surroundings

Sahagun's monumental town. You can visit:

• The patron saint of the city (La Peregrina).
• La Virgen del Arco.
• The churches of San Lorenzo and San Tirso.
• The famous and photogenic Arco.

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Located in a typical farmhouse of Tierra de Campos, built of adobe and mud with wooden roof, materials used in traditional constructions of this region. The house was restored trying to respect its traditional architecture and to provide the services required for Pilgrims, giving a cozy and familiar atmosphere.

It has 20 beds distributed in rooms for 4 and 6 people, a spacious bathroom, garden, terrace, lounges and bar-restaurant that offers breakfast, sandwiches and Menu del Peregrino, with totally homemade traditional cuisine.

Since 2009 we have the distinction of Albergue Superior de los Caminos de Santiago.

Prices

• Bunk bed: 9 €.
• Breakfast: 2,50 €.
• Lunch: 10 €.
• Dinner: 10 €.

Services

• Washer.
• Dryer.
• Washing place.
• Clothes line.
• Heating.
• First-aid kit.
• Place for bicycles.
• Free Internet access.
• Telephone.
• Bar-Restaurant.
• Taxi.
• We also have sheets and towels.

Surroundings

The first knowledge of the existence of St. Nicholas date from the late twelfth century, the village probably existed well before, but the only data currently available place us exactly in 1195 when a document attests that a leper hospital existed in our town.

This hospital was founded by D. Tello Pérez de Meneses, very influential at the time, who entrusted the Augustinian monks of St. Mary of Trianos wit its control.

The hospital took care of 13 lepers and pilgrims of Camino de Santiago, was a priory of Trianos monastery, but became so important as the monastery, as it owned much land in the county and several mills in the area, had charters of King Alfonso VI and its economy was sustained by donations and properties of very influential people in the society of Castilla at that time.

Currently there is no building in town to remember the existence of this hospital, although it is said that a column that is in the village cemetery could be a vestige of the building.

There was also a Templar church unfortunately disappeared, the current one dates from the XIIIth century and you can admire in it a nice Baroque altarpiece.

Documents justifying this story are found in the National Library, section Clergy, folders 1737-1739.

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