Santiago Plan

Stage 6 of 10 · Camino Vadiniense y Lebaniego

Portilla de la Reina → Riaño

León

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
36 km
Time
10 h 23 min
Ascent
+1089 m
Descent
−1235 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Riaño
57

Elevation profile

Ascent

+1089 m

Descent

−1235 m

Altitude

1104–1832 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

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A descent toward the Riaño reservoir, amid the peaks of the eastern León highlands.

🧭 How to get there

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Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 6?
The stage from Portilla de la Reina to Riaño is about 36 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 10 h 23 min at a moderate pace (36 km and +1089 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +1089 m of ascent and −1235 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 30 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Riaño?
We list 1 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Riaño.

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