Santiago Plan

Stage 7 of 10 · Camino Vadiniense y Lebaniego

Riaño → Crémenes

León

Distance
20 km
Time
5 h 44 min
Ascent
+582 m
Descent
−620 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Etapa junto al río Esla, entre desfiladeros y pueblos de la montaña leonesa.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+582 m

Descent

−620 m

Altitude

1046–1524 m

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Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 2 water fountains✚ 0 pharmacies🏧 0 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

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 7?
The stage from Riaño to Crémenes is about 20 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 44 min at a moderate pace (20 km and +582 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +582 m of ascent and −620 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 29 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 Crémenes?
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 Crémenes.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?
On the stage we found 2 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

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